Tuition and Financial Aid
Your child's education is an investment that often requires careful financial planning, therefore we offer payment plans and need-based financial aid.
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Tuition and Financial Aid
Payment Plans
| 2026-2027 Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | $15,184 |
| Kindergarten | $17,340 |
| First-Fifth Grade | $19,389 |
**Annual tuition is comprised of the $500.00 non-refundable enrollment deposit due with the contract and the balance of tuition. Tuition for the 2027 - 2028 school year will be set by our Board of Trustees in January 2027.
Financial Aid
Manzano Day School offers financial aid based on demonstrated need and available funds. The maximum award covers 50% of the total tuition. Manzano Day School uses the Clarity platform to determine a family’s financial need. The financial aid application process is separate from the admission process. Families are encouraged to discuss this opportunity with the Admission Department.
- Financial aid awards will be issued at the same time as the (re)enrollment contract for new and returning students.
- For returning students, the Clarity financial aid application for the 2026–2027 academic year must be completed and submitted by the deadline: December 1, 2025.
- For new students applying for admission to Manzano Day School in the early and general applicant pools, the Clarity financial aid application for the 2026–2027 academic year must be completed and submitted by the deadline: December 1, 2025.
- For new students who are applying for admission after December 1, the Clarity financial aid application will be due as soon as a possible. Subsequent applications will be considered on a rolling basis and as financial aid funds are available.
The 2026-2027 Clarity financial aid application(including the Wings scholarship application) is available October 1, 2025. If interested in Wings, please contact the Admission Office for the application.
New and returning families are required to apply by December 1 in order to be considered in the first round of consideration; late applications from returning families may not receive a full award, depending on financial aid funds available at the time of application. New families whose children apply for admission to Manzano Day School the early and general admission pool deadlines are encouraged to apply for financial aid as soon as possible. Financial aid is awarded based on a family's demonstrated need and funds available.
If you are interested in learning more about the financial aid application process, please contact the Admission Office at admission@manzanodayschool.org or (505) 243-6659.
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about the Clarity financial aid application process.
Wings Scholarship
Established in 1988, the Wings program provides full scholarships and related support to students from families with limited economic resources. One Pre-Kindergarten student is awarded the Wings Scholarship each academic year.
Please contact the Admission Office for more information or to request a Wings application. To donate to the Wings Scholarship program, please visit Philanthropy and Engagement.
*Please note: The Wings Scholarship has been awarded for the 2026–2027 school year. Please check back for updated information on Wings Scholarships for the 2027–2028 school year.