The largest independent school on Martha's Vineyard
VMS is committed to socio-economic diversity, and believes all children should have access to quality education and care. Every family applying to Vineyard Montessori School is invited to apply for numerous tuition-assistance opportunities.
For children aged between 0– 6; maximum award may cover the entire cost of your child’s tuition; eligible families earning less than 85% SMI may qualify.
For children aged between 0– 5; may not be used in conjunction with any other childcare subsidies; first come, first serve basis; eligible families may receive up to $7,000 per child, though the initial award likely ranges from $2,000-$3,000.
For children aged between 0– 6; may not be used in conjunction with any other child care subsidies; first come, first served basis; designed to assist families with income greater than 80%– 125%
of the Annual Income Range (AMI); eligible families may receive up to $5,000.
Serves tribal children from age 3 through 12th grade; assistance determined by income.
This is a DoD and U.S. Coast Guard fee-assistance program for eligible families who cannot access military-operated child care due to distance or waitlists; pays a portion of childcare costs.
For children ages 0– 6 whose families do not meet income eligibility requirements for the options above; awards typically range between $1,000– $3,000 per child and are calculated using a sliding scale; awards are granted on a 3-year commitment to families.
For children aged between 6– 14; awards typically range between $1,000– $3,000 per child and are calculated using a sliding scale per the information on your application; awards are granted on a 3-year commitment to families.
You may deduct 4% off of the lower tuition of an enrolled sibling. The sibling discount cannot be combined with the prepayment discount given in Option A. All deductions will be verified by VMS before payment will be accepted.