Affording Altamont

Tailored Tuition's Clarity Financial Aid

We understand that the cost of an excellent independent school education requires a financial commitment from your family. With Tailored Tuition's Clarity Financial Aid, an Altamont education is more affordable than you might think!

This aid program takes into account each family's unique income and expense portfolio and adjusts tuition accordingly. Applicants submit information for a confidential financial assessment. Following that analysis, a tuition recommendation is made and reviewed by the Tailored Tuition team.

Clarity Financial Aid is offered separately from admissions decisions and is based on availability. Application for both should be made concurrently. Preference will be given to those applicants who complete the process by Jan. 24.

Applications for currently enrolled students are due Nov. 1.

Our goal is to put an Altamont education within reach of all families who want exceptional academic and extracurricular opportunities for their children!

Tuition and Fees 2025-26

Tuition and Fees 2025-26

Grade	Yearly Tuition	Monthly Tuition
5th & 6th Grades	$24,788	$2,024*
7th & 8th Grades	$27,788	$2,274*
9th - 12th Grades	$30,632	$2,511*

At Altamont, basic tuition covers many things that are additional costs at other schools:

after school academic help sessions
most athletic uniforms
healthy lunches offering hot food, soup and salad bar, baked potato bar, sandwich bar, and vegetarian options daily

There are additional charges for things such as:

textbooks (which average $250/year)
School-determined laptop
P.E. uniforms, grade level fees, spirit packs, field trips, debate fees, etc.
Fall Project Week

*When monthly tuition is multiplied by 12, it is $500 lower than the annual tuition total. A $500 deposit is required with the enrollment contract. This deposit reduces total tuition by $500 and is not an additional fee.

View the detailed Schedule of Tuition and Fees.

Clarity Financial Aid Application and Support

Step-by-Step Instructions

Altamont is proud to use the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete and is mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. Get started below!

Begin your application here and add Altamont to your student applicant entry. You can save your application and log out at any time and return later to complete it.

Complete your application and pay the $65 Clarity application fee.

Complete the Clarity Enhanced Tax Verification (ETV) process to release your W2 and personal tax return transcripts from the IRS. This is a one-time security measure required by the IRS to protect against identity theft and the compromise of personal information. Please review the Clarity Tax Verification Guide for assistance. Only those filing US taxes will be prompted to complete this step.

Submit your Clarity application and follow the link to return to your dashboard to upload any additional supporting documents requested by schools. Non-U.S. tax filers may be prompted to upload income verification and other necessary documentation. Keep in mind that at a later date, you may be prompted by the school via Clarity to upload additional documentation as needed.

FAQ

How does Clarity make it easier for me to apply for financial aid?

Clarity offers a streamlined, mobile friendly application that can be completed in as short as 30 minutes. Additionally, Clarity removes the need to upload your personal tax return(s) and W2(s)by transferring them directly from the IRS. When you authorize the IRS to share the documents via your IRS.gov account, the school will receive your tax returns within an hour. This saves you time so that you aren’t pulling out all of your tax returns and transposing numbers from the returns into the application. It is also more secure because you are not uploading copies of original documents, needing to redact the SSNs, and those copies or PDFs are not sitting on your desktop or in a folder on your computer, or in an email server, etc.

Why do I need an IRS.gov account?

Only US taxpayers will need an IRS.gov account. The IRS.gov site offers a secure, standard method designed to protect your identity and ensure that no one else can access your sensitive information. Clarity’s Enhanced Tax Verification process will allow you to provide authorization for the IRS to share your transcripts with Clarity. Transcripts are the most secure way of sharing your financial data, and they do not include SSNs. In fact, if you plan to use the FAFSA to apply for college financial aid, you will follow a similar process to obtain your tax transcripts just like Clarity does.

How do I set up an IRS.gov account?

Go to IRS.gov. Click on “Sign in” in the top right corner.

Find the box labeled “Individual” and click on “New to individual account? Get started.” Individual is anyone who files their personal taxes single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household, or qualifying widow/widower.

Click “Sign in or create an account” to get started. The account creation process will require users to verify their identity by using a form of official identification and taking a selfie. This is a one-time step that is a security measure required by the IRS to protect against identity theft and the compromise of personal information. Once their account is set up, this step will not be required for subsequent logins.

Is my information secure with Clarity?

Altamont takes the privacy and security of your personal information very seriously. Clarity is certified for both GDPR and SOC2 and uses enterprise-level security standards including end-to-end encryption of all personally identifiable information. For more information, please refer to Clarity’s Privacy Policy.

How will this impact my award?

Just as in prior years, if your financial circumstances have not changed, you will not see significant changes to your award. If you have any questions about your individual circumstance, please reach out to us.

Will I still need to apply every year?

Yes, you will need to submit a Clarity application each year as part of a school’s standard financial aid process. Clarity retains your demographic information from previous applications, so it will be even easier to reapply.

Can I complete my Clarity application on my phone or tablet?

Yes! Clarity’s application is fully mobile-friendly so you have access wherever you are.

When do I need to apply?

You must submit your full completed application by Jan. 24.

I live outside the United States. Can I still apply for financial aid through Clarity?

Yes, along with the student's application, all families must fill out the Clarity application to the best of their ability including the Non-US Tax Filer Verification upload.

If you live in Canada, you will be prompted to upload your T4, T1 and Notice of Assessment.

Support

Quick Reference Guide

Family Application Guide

Guía de Aplicación Para Las Familias

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If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.

Email: support@clarityapp.com

Phone: 206-210-3752

Regular Support Hours (April-September): Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET

Email and Chat Extended Peak Hours (October through March)

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET

Saturday/Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

Phone Extended Peak Hours (October through March)

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET

Saturday, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

Scholarships

38% of current Altamont families pay reduced tuition. Explore your options below.

Please note that according to Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) rules any student who enrolls at any tuition-charging school after the start of his or her Seventh Grade year and receives any financial award (including both need-based tailored tuition and merit scholarships) is not allowed to play on a junior varsity or varsity athletic team for an entire school year.

How to Apply for Merit Scholarships and Fellowship Awards

Merit Scholarships

Merit Scholarships are intended for Altamont students with exceptional academic ability and leadership achievement. Eligible students will have a 92 or above in all classes.

Altamont Fellowship Awards

Fellowships are intended for Altamont students who possess personal integrity, strong character, leadership achievement, and academic excellence. Eligible students will have an 82 or above in all classes.

Submit the Merit Scholarship and Fellowship Award application below by January 23^rd.
As part of the application below, your child will write a 500-word personal essay. The purpose of the essay is to get to know your child and his or her achievements.

Merit and Fellowship Awards have a maximum of $1,000 and are not eligible for increase. Scholarships renew yearly if recipients continue to meet academic requirements and maintain Altamont’s expectations for personal conduct. Rising fifth graders are not eligible for merit and fellowship awards. Awards are not need-based and are granted at the discretion of the Tailored Tuition and Scholarship Committee.

Merit Scholarship and Fellowship Award Application

Required

How to Apply for Legacy Awards

Alabama Accountability Act

In November 2017, Altamont joined the Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) Renaissance Scholarships, Inc., organized under the Alabama Accountability Act, which gives children zoned for priority schools the opportunity to attend a better school.

Those who fit the household income criteria specified by the Alabama Accountability Act are eligible to receive scholarship funds to cover $10,000 of Altamont’s tuition and fees.

Students from non-priority schools are also eligible to apply for scholarships, but will not find out if they are awarded any funds until after June 30. Students enrolled in private schools in a prior year are also eligible to apply for a limited number of these scholarships.

Please visit the Renaissance Scholarships website renaissancescholarships.org/parents to see if you meet the Alabama Accountability Act criteria. Please note that BEFORE applying for a Renaissance scholarship you must first apply and be admitted to The Altamont School. Please also note that the application for this scholarship is separate from the application for an Altamont-administered scholarship or for Tailored Tuition.

Payment Plan Options

We offer several payment options, all administered by FACTS.

One Payment: Full payment is due by April 20th for the school year beginning the following August. A $200 discount is given for full payment. Families selecting the one payment option will choose this option when enrolling with FACTS.

Two Payments: One half of the total tuition is due by April 20th for the school year beginning the following August, and the balance is due on or before September 20th. A $100 discount is given for two payments. Families selecting the two payment option will choose this option when enrolling with FACTS.

Monthly Payments: Payments are due by the 20th of each month beginning April for a period of twelve months for the school year beginning the following August. Families selecting the monthly payment plan will choose this option when enrolling with FACTS.