Private School Financial Aid in Vermont
2026 programs, income limits, and how to apply
Vermont has no state voucher program, but 40% of private school families still get aid through school-based financial assistance. Average tuition: $15,400/year.
Check Your Eligibility
Enter your household income to see which Vermont programs you might qualify for.
Gross income before taxes. Income limits shown for a family of 4; actual limits scale with household size.
Vermont Financial Aid Programs
All available programs for private school families in 2026
Town Tuitioning Program
Towns without public high schools pay tuition at approved schools. Available in ~90 Vermont towns. Full tuition coverage
$16,000
/year max
School-based financial aid
Vermont independent schools offer endowment-funded aid
Varies
by school
The Full Picture in Vermont
Vermont has the same town tuitioning system as Maine — about 90 towns have no public high school and pay tuition at the school of the family's choice. After the 2022 Carson v. Makin ruling, this includes religious schools. If you live in a tuitioning town, private high school can be free. For elementary school and families in non-tuitioning towns, aid is school-based. Vermont's independent schools (St. Johnsbury Academy, Burr and Burton) have substantial endowment-funded aid.
How to Apply for Aid in Vermont
Apply for state programs first
Vermont has no state-funded program. Skip to step 2.
Apply for school-based aid at every school
Most schools use TADS, FACTS, or SSS for financial aid assessment. Apply by January-February for the following school year. School aid stacks with state programs.
Check private scholarship organizations
Local nonprofits, community foundations, and religious organizations often provide additional scholarships. Search "[your city] private school scholarships" for local options.