Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the admissions application deadline?
Applications are accepted on rolling basis. We encourage families to apply early based on limited openings.
What is the financial aid application deadline?
Need-based financial aid is offered to elementary students and families. We accepted financial aid applications on rolling basis. Due to limited funds, we encourage families to apply early.
What are the fees involved for applications?
For admissions applications, an online application fee of $50 is charged per student.
For financial aid applications, an online application fee of $39 is charged per household.
How do I know if my family qualifies for need based financial aid?
You are always welcome to have a preliminary conversation with the Head of School before applying. Email the Head of School at Info@MontessoriDuluthMN.org.
How soon will families be notified of admissions and financial aid decisions? How will families be communicated decisions?
For Children’s House applicants, families should expect to hear admissions decisions the week after March 1.
For Elementary grades 1-6, upon the submission of completed admissions and financial aid applications, families should expect to be notified of decisions within 2-3 week.
Families are likely to be notified via email.
Upon acceptance, families are expected to reply within the allotted time stated in the offer letter.
What supplemental paperwork is required for admissions applications? Where do I send the supplemental paperwork?
| Program | Supplemental Materials |
|---|---|
| Children’s House | If your child has experience attending any sort of educational or childcare institutions, please submit 1-2 Teacher Recommendations and their school record(s). Download Teacher Recommendations and School Record Release forms. |
| Elementary Grade 1 | Two Kindergarten Teacher Recommendations, and their school record(s). Download Teacher Recommendation and School Record Release forms. |
| Elementary Grade 2-5 | Two Teacher Recommendations, and their school record(s). Download Teacher Recommendation and School Record Release forms. |
What supplemental paperwork is required for financial aid applications? Where do I send the supplemental paperwork?
Required supplemental documents can vary slightly from family to family. Generally speaking, these supplemental documents are expected to be provided by families:
- If financial aid application is submitted before April 15, the families previous-year tax return is accepted. After April 15, the families current-year tax return is expected.
- W-2 statements or 1099 from employer(s) to demonstrate income. If you are self-employed or own your own business, you can submit 1120 or 165 to demonstrate income.
- The most recent paystub (just one is OK) to demonstrate regular incoming stream.
- Debt documentations to show your overall balance owed.
- Any documents to demonstrate income that are not revealed on your W-2/1099 statements, such as military housing allowance, social security income, disability income, etc.
How many applications do I fill out if I am looking to enroll more than one child at MSD?
If you are looking to enroll more than one child at MSD, fill out one financial aid application. The application will ask you to indicate sibling information.
How many applications should I fill out if the parents are divorced or separated?
TUIO by default requests separate applications from divorced or separated families. There is no way to combine two households on one application and calculate a reasonable result.
Once we're enrolled, do we need to reapply for admissions and/or financial aid every year?
Once a student is accepted and enrolled, your contract will automatically renew each year. There is no need for families to reapply for admissions each year.
Families are expected to reapply for financial aid each year to submit documents to reflect their most current financial status and new awards are granted each year. Current families are given priority to be allocated financial aid to secure their children’s uninterrupted educational career at MSD.