Tuition & Affordability

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A Pres Education is More Affordable Than You Think.

Our foundress, Nano Nagle, was committed to providing access to education for all, grounded in faith and a transformative Catholic education. She inspired generations of students to create positive change in the world. At Presentation, we carry on that legacy by offering a comprehensive tuition assistance program that meets a wide range of financial needs. Our need-blind admissions process does not consider an applicant’s ability to pay when evaluating applications.

Tuition

We recognize that an independent school education is a significant financial commitment, perhaps the most important one you can make.

Information for the 2025–2026 School Year
Tuition	$31,220
Other Fees	Technology fee: $150 Approximate textbook cost: $250 Senior class fee (as applicable): $250

Scholarships

Scholarships

Presentation is proud to offer two scholarships for incoming freshman students. Scholarships are awarded to students who exemplify the characteristics outlined by Presentation. Recipients are selected by the admissions review committee and, once granted, these awards are guaranteed for four years as long as students remain in good standing.

The Nano Scholars Program provides additional financial support for families who qualify, helping ensure full access to the Presentation experience. This support can cover items such as textbooks, co-curricular fees, athletic uniforms, school lunches, and other program-related expenses. Families can find more details and guidelines in the drop-down below.

An additional scholarship, Bay Scholars, is also available to support under-resourced students in the Bay Area.

Presidential Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to students who exhibit academic excellence. The number of awards and the award amounts are determined by the Admission Committee each year.

To be considered for this award, students must have a GPA equal to or greater than 4.0, have above-standard scores on standardized tests, and have excellent rankings and outstanding remarks on their letter of recommendation(s).

Panther Pride Scholarship

The Panther Pride Scholarship is presented to students who embody Presentation's Mission, Not Words, But Deeds. The number of awards and the award amounts are determined by the Admissions review committee.

Students who possess the following qualities will be considered for this scholarship- unique demonstrations of leadership and innovation, dedication to service and helping others, a commitment to their faith and personal development, and other factors. This award helps ensure that our selected class is well-rounded, diverse, and talented.

Nano Scholars Program

The Nano Scholars Program supports students whose families qualify for the federal reduced lunch program and are receiving 90% or more in tuition assistance when they first enroll at Presentation High School.

Nano Scholars receive additional financial support to ensure full access to the Presentation experience. Examples of this support include school lunch funds, required textbooks, co-curricular participation fees (including related tournament or travel costs), required athletic uniforms, school-sponsored service and immersion trip fees, Ignatian Family Teach-In (DC trip) fees, Morning Bus Service fees, and basic school uniform expenses.

This program reflects Presentation’s commitment to providing equitable access to every part of student life—academic, extracurricular, and community-based.

Bay Scholars

Bay Scholars exists to make it possible for promising under-resourced scholars across the Bay to have access to and flourish at successful private college preparatory high schools. The 4-year scholarship makes college-prep high schools a reality for scholars. This scholarship totals $14,000 - divided up over the recipient's 4 years of high school.

Applications are available on the Bay Scholars website and are due Friday, February 2, 2024. Scholarship recipients will be notified after Friday, March 15, 2024.

Affording Pres

Did you know?

30% of the student body qualifies for and receives tuition assistance.
$21,400 is the average grant given per student.
$3,100,000 is available in tuition grants
$158,000 is available in non-tuition assistance

Attending Presentation helped prepare me for college-level academics and to better discover how I want to serve my community through my passions. The never-ending support I had from my teachers, friends, and peers is something I would not be able to find anywhere else and I am truly thankful for them and their support.Pres Alumna
CLASS of 2022

Tuition Assistance

About Tuition Assistance

Presentation handles each request with integrity and confidentiality. We understand it is a personal process, and we work with each family to make the experience comfortable and clear. We are committed to enrolling the most outstanding applicants and creating the best possible educational opportunities for them, regardless of their ability to pay.

The Presentation High School Tuition Assistance program is designed to make a Pres education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. Presentation is proud to partner with Clarity 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.

All families interested in receiving tuition assistance must submit the online application. Students who currently receive tuition assistance must re-apply each year.

How to Apply

Step by Step Instructions for Completing the Clarity Financial Aid Application:

Step 1: Go to https://app.clarityapp.com/sign-up and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly, so you can complete it from anywhere. You can also save your progress and return at any time.
Step 2: Begin your application and add Presentation High School to your student applicant entry. You can log out of the application at any time and return later to complete it.
Step 3: Complete your application and pay the $65 Clarity application fee.
Step 4: 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.

Please remember to return to your dashboard after you complete and submit your Clarity Application, as you may be required to upload additional documentation.

The deadline for completing the tuition assistance application for new and returning families is February 2, 2026.

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 at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.

Click the button below to apply through the Clarity application platform.

Timeline

Family Info Webinars

FAQ

Will we qualify for tuition assistance?

When are deposits due for incoming students?

What if I miss the deadline?

Completing the application by the deadline is crucial for receiving tuition assistance. Missing the deadline may result in no tuition assistance awarded to qualified families. Incoming parents should not wait to receive their daughter’s acceptance letter before applying for tuition assistance. You must submit your application by the February 2, 2026 deadline, to be considered for tuition assistance.

When will we know if we will receive tuition assistance?

What if the parents are divorced or separated?

Both parents are assumed to have financial responsibility for the student’s education. Separated or divorced parents requesting tuition assistance are required to submit a separate Clarity application to be considered for assistance, and the financial responsibility for the cost of education must be clearly defined. If only one parent submits an application, only a partial grant based on the prorated share of tuition will be considered.

Will my daughter receive the same amount of tuition assistance all four years?

What if I did not qualify through Clarity, but my circumstances changed and I feel we do qualify?

Are admissions and tuition assistance kept separate?

How are extra-curricular activities and other expenses covered?

What if I have more questions?

Clarity Resources

Family Application Guide
Family Application Guide (Spanish)

Clarity Application Quick Reference Guide
Clarity Application Quick Reference Guide (Spanish)

Clarity Tax Verification Guide
Tax Verification - Video Walkthrough
Tax Verification - Video Walkthrough (Spanish)

Family Support Contact Info

All available in English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish using the drop-down in the lower left corner.

In-app support through the “Help” button in the lower left corner
Email support at support@clarityapp.com
Phone support at 206-210-3752

Standard (April through September)

Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm ET

Extended Peak (October through March)

Email and Chat Support
- Monday to Friday, 8 am to 11 pm ET
- Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm ET
Phone Support
- Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm ET
- Saturday, 9am to 5 pm ET

Clarity Parent/Guardian FAQs

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?

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.