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Flexible Tuition at Westland

We recognize that every family’s situation is unique. Our Flexible Tuition process is thoughtful, confidential, and guided by our commitment to equity and inclusion.

  • Decisions are made with care and a focus on fairness. We look at income, assets, and expenses to understand each family’s financial picture. Clarity, the online service that processes our applications, provides a recommended tuition range that we review alongside each family’s stated ability to pay.

    While we strive to meet each family’s needs, our available funds and overall budget limit what we can offer. We approach each decision with respect for families and responsibility to the school community.

  • We review a combination of factors, including gross and net income (from tax returns), housing costs, taxes paid, and savings or investments. We also consider how families manage expenses such as housing, transportation, and children’s activities to understand overall financial capacity.Item description

  • We take our responsibility to administer Flexible Tuition equitably very seriously. The same standards apply to every family, and we evaluate each situation confidentially and without bias. We ask families to take this process seriously in return and to approach it with honesty and care.

  • All financial information shared in the Flexible Tuition process is kept strictly confidential. We discourage families from publicly sharing their award information, as doing so can affect future eligibility and confidentiality for others.

  • Westland partners with Clarity to manage Flexible Tuition applications for the 2026–2027 school year.

    The Clarity platform provides a secure, mobile-friendly experience where families can complete and submit their applications online. A $65 application fee is charged by Clarity.

    Once you submit your Clarity application, you’ll log back in to upload any remaining 2024 or 2025 documents.

    Timeline Highlights:
    • Applications open: December 1, 2025
    • Returning families due: January 9, 2026
    • New families due: January 30, 2026
    • Final tax forms due: February 10, 2026

    For full details and support, visit Clarity Tuition Website or contact
    Carole Barber, Director of Finance
    cbarber@westlandschool.org