Financial Aid

The Mountain School at Winhall believes in making an independent school education accessible to all families. Annually a limited amount of need based financial aid is available for families who live in non-school choice towns.

All families requesting financial aid need to fill out a FAST application annually to determine need. Currently, over 50% of families who privately pay tuition receive need based financial aid.

FAST APPLICATION PROCESS:

MSW utilizes the online service of ism's Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) to process financial aid applications. FAST is the standard submission format for all applications.

FAST provides a need-based financial aid analysis service which includes a recommendation of what a family should reasonably contribute toward tuition. All information from FAST is kept confidential. All awards are based on demonstrated need.

To start the process, please do the following:

  • Click on the FAST Icon above to begin.

  • The application process is self-guided. FAST has a 24/7/365 helpline available to you should you have any questions, which can be reached by calling 1-877-326-FAST (3278).

  • The charge for the application is $53 and to be paid by credit card after all sections have been completed. If you do not have a credit card or the fee will be a financial hardship, please call us for assistance to obtain a Voucher.

  • After completing the online application you will be required to upload tax documents to FAST for verification purposes. Or, you may mail the documents to the following address:

    Independent School Management
    Attn: FAST Processing Center
    2207 Concord Pike #417
    Wilmington, DE 19803


The Mountain School at Winhall does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, political affiliation or marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.  MSW complies with all applicable state and federal nondiscrimination statutes, including the Vermont Public Accommodations Act (9 V.S.A. Chapter 139), the Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act (21 V.S.A. Chapter 5, Subchapter 6) and Vermont State Board of Education rules 2226.6 and 2229.1.