Tuition & Financial Aid
the value of a Mason Prep education
It’s not just the experiences your child has today; it’s about who they will become tomorrow.
When looking for the right school for your child, of course you want a strong academic foundation, but a well-rounded education is about more than academics - it’s about your child developing the skills, maturity, and strength of character that will stay with them for life. That’s the true value of a Mason Prep education.
The Mason Prep Difference Is Personal.
We Believe…students thrive when they feel connected to their school and valued by their community.
You’ll See It In…Castles, strong teacher-student relationships, open parent communication, and school traditions that bring students together.
How much is the cost of tuition?
As you search for the right school for your child, we encourage you to ask questions about tuition, financial aid, payment plans, or anything else that comes to mind. Our admissions team is here to help you through this process so that you can make the best decision for your child’s future.
Mason Prep families can expect to pay for the 2026-27 school year (new students, please add a $500 New Student Fee):
Included in Tuition:
1:1 Chromebooks
Students in grades 3-8 are provided with their own Chromebook laptop for use throughout the year in all classes.
K-2 students have access to class sets of iPads.
School-day Field Trips
Students in grades K-8 enjoy multiple local field trips throughout the year, including Drayton Hall, Bee City, Boeing, Boone Hall, and much more!
Textbooks
All students' textbooks are supplied by the school.
Academic Enrichment
Speakers, performances, author visits, and more provide students with experiences that enrich and support their academic lessons.
payment plans & financial aid
Affording Mason Prep
We realize that sending your child to an independent school requires a great financial commitment, and we deeply appreciate our parents placing their trust in Mason Prep for their children's education. Our administration and Board of Trustees are committed to maintaining Mason Prep’s affordability for our current families and to making Mason Prep more accessible to new families.
Payment Plans
Mason Prep offers three options for paying tuition:
- One-time payment | full tuition
- Two-time payment plan | semi-annual payments*
- Ten-payment plan | June-April*
* A tuition assurance fee is applied to multi-payment plans. Tuition assurance reduces or eliminates a family's tuition obligation if a student leaves the school mid-year.
Financial Aid
Mason Prep offers financial assistance to our families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. Mason Prep uses Clarity Financial Aid to make the financial aid application process as straightforward as possible and to manage the application process in a fair, consistent, and confidential manner.
Financial aid applications are due in February, prior to the beginning of the upcoming school year.
Applying for Financial Aid is Simple
Step 1: Prepare.
Take a look at the Clarity Quick Reference Guide and the Family Application Guide to learn more about the process, see what the application looks like, and review what information and documents you will be asked to provide.
Step 2: Complete your application.
- The application typically takes less than 30 minutes, and you can save your progress and come back to finish it at any time.
- Go to the Clarity website and create an account. Mason Prep's code is 0447.
- Clarity will walk you through the steps to complete your application.
- Once your application is complete, you’ll pay a $65 application fee and follow a few simple steps to securely share your financial documents.
- Clarity will ask you to verify your identity and authorize the IRS to provide your tax transcripts. This is a one-time security step required by the IRS to help protect your personal information.
- Mason Prep requires 2025 IRS Form 1040s and 2025 W-2s to be provided directly by the IRS through Clarity. Once you complete the authorization process, Clarity takes care of securely obtaining these documents for your application.
Step 3: Mason Prep will follow up with you.
- We will let you know if any other documentation is needed.
- Financial aid decisions are typically made in February , and you will be notified about your financial aid decision before the contract renewal deadline.
Come Experience the Difference. Schedule a Tour.
If you’re looking for a positive atmosphere of joyful learning and meaningful experiences that your child will carry with them for life, we invite you to visit our campus and see for yourself what an MPS education could look like for your child. Schedule your personal tour today.
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Mason Preparatory School is committed to the education of the whole child in preparation for secondary education through the cultivation of respect, integrity, and personal responsibility within a nurturing environment that results in a productive citizen of a global community.