Cranbrook Schools is committed to making an exceptional education accessible to qualified students from a wide range of backgrounds. At the Upper School, financial aid grants may cover up to 70% of tuition costs. Grant amounts are determined by each family's demonstrated need and are based on a comprehensive review of income, assets, investments, and other available financial resources.

Financial Aid Process Overview

Applications

New Families: January 31
  • Your application should be completed with your enrollment application to be considered in the first round of decisions
  • Please indicate that you are applying for financial aid in your enrollment application
   
Returning Families: November 2
  • You must apply for financial aid every year you wish to be considered.
  • Your financial aid decision will be available Mid-January in your Annual Update

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Webinars

Our next Financial Aid webinar is scheduled for October 13, 2026. Please watch this space for registration information.

Our next Merit Scholarship webinar is scheduled for November 17. Please watch this space for registration information.

Archived Webinars

How to Apply

Applying for Financial Aid 
"We are extremely grateful for the generous aid package we were given that allowed our children to attend Cranbrook. It has truly been the opportunity of a lifetime."

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