Tuition and Assistance

The SLA Financial Model

We want every family to know that regardless of their financial circumstances, an SLA education is completely within reach. SLA covers over forty percent of the overall cost of tuition with need-based tuition assistance, a nearly unparalleled commitment in LA independent schools. This means that approximately sixty percent of our student body receives some form of aid, with many families receiving nearly full scholarships. This allows the school to recruit and enroll the most dedicated students from all walks of life. 

Each year we enroll a significant number of students who know what it means to live in the most trying financial circumstances. Our model is founded upon the belief that the best educational tool for any young person is the collaboration and camaraderie of peers from different backgrounds—peers who have stories and perspectives to share, the stuff of life that simply cannot be gleaned from a textbook.


Family Guide to Tuition Assistance

The application process for Tuition Assistance can seem daunting, but we’re here to support every step of the way. Please click below to read our overview and guide to Tuition Assistance at SLA. If you have any questions at all, please contact Will Litton, Director of External Relations, at admissions@school.la and he will be more than happy to assist you through the process!

The School of Los Angeles uses the National Association of Independent Schools’ School & Student Services (SSS by NAIS) platform to process our applications for tuition assistance. Please visit the SSS by NAIS parent portal and either login or create a new account to complete your Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS). After creating an individual profile, you will be able to add ESLA as a school to which you would like your application sent. Our school code is 147592. All application requirements can be found on the SSS website.


Tuition 2024-2025

Annual tuition: $40,896

  • Annual student fee: $1,500

  • New student fee: $2,000