Tuition & Affordability
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 2026–2027 School Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,870 |
| Other Fees | Technology fee: $150 Approximate textbook cost: $250 Senior class fee (as applicable): $275 |
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
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Tuition Assistance
About Tuition Assistance
We want students who see themselves at Pres to have the opportunity to be part of this community. We understand that choosing a high school is a significant investment and that applying for tuition assistance is a personal process. Every request is handled with care, integrity and confidentiality.
The Presentation High School Tuition Assistance Program provides need-based assistance to help make a Pres education possible for qualified students. Awards are based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds.
Presentation partners with Clarity to help assess each family’s financial need. The application considers information including income, assets, expenses and debts to provide a comprehensive picture of a family’s financial circumstances.
Families seeking tuition assistance must complete the online application. Current students receiving tuition assistance must reapply 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 1, 2027.
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
Clarity offers family information webinars each fall. These webinars review the family application and tax verification process and our team will respond to attendee questions. Below are the dates and registration links. Families should register to receive the zoom link to attend.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 10pm ET
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 6pm ET
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 10pm ET
FAQ
- Will we qualify for tuition assistance?
- When are deposits due for incoming students?
- What if I miss the deadline?
- When will we know if we will receive tuition assistance?
- What if the parents are divorced or separated?
- 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?
Will we qualify for tuition assistance?
Presentation gives assistance based on the Clarity analysis of your application; tuition assistance is awarded solely on financial need. Clarity determines your need based on the information provided, including household salary, income tax return, and number of children in secondary tuition schools. Only by applying will you find out if you qualify.
When are deposits due for incoming students?
Once a student has been accepted to Presentation, $1,650 is collected. This includes a non-refundable tuition deposit of $1,500 and a non-refundable registration fee of $150. The $1,500 deposit is deducted from the overall tuition amount for the year. Deposits and registration fees for incoming freshmen are due by midnight on March 23, 2027.
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 1, 2027 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?
The grant is for one year only. You will need to submit a Clarity application each year to qualify for tuition assistance. However, Clarity retains your information from previous applications, so it will be even easier to reapply.
Every effort is made to assist you in the cost of educating your daughter.
What if I did not qualify through Clarity, but my circumstances changed and I feel we do qualify?
Contact Accounting Manager Lisa Bunnell (lbunnell@presentationhs.org), (408) 264-1664, ext. 2431) regarding the appeal process. You will need to provide specific documentation showing the change in financial status. Tuition assistance will not be considered if you are not in the Clarity system.
Are admissions and tuition assistance kept separate?
How are extra-curricular activities and other expenses covered?
What if I have more questions?
We’re here to help. For questions about completing your Clarity application, contact Clarity Customer Care at (206) 210-3752 or support@clarityapp.com. Support is available in English and Spanish.
For questions about Presentation’s tuition assistance program or your family’s circumstances, contact Accounting Manager Lisa Bunnell at lbunnell@presentationhs.org or (408) 264-1664, ext. 2431.
Clarity Resources
Clarity Resources
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?
- Can I complete my Clarity application on my phone or tablet?
- When do I need to apply?
- Will I still need to apply every year?
- Is my information secure with Clarity?
- I have a choice to verify through Clarity or the IRS. Which should I use?
- I do not want to do the tax verification process. Can I upload my 1040 and W2 instead?
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 a 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. 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 unsecured on your desktop or in a folder on your computer, or in an email server, etc.
Can I complete my Clarity application on my phone or tablet?
When do I need to apply?
Will I still need to apply every year?
Is my information secure with Clarity?
Presentation High School 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.
I have a choice to verify through Clarity or the IRS. Which should I use?
Both options will retrieve your tax returns from the IRS, and both require an identity verification step. Families who select the Clarity pathway will sign a tax request form (PDF) that is transmitted to the IRS for a human at the IRS to approve. This process can take 3-5 business days for verification. Families who select the IRS pathway will log into their IRS.gov account to sign and submit the tax authorization electronically. This process leads to verification in less than 24 hours.
I do not want to do the tax verification process. Can I upload my 1040 and W2 instead?
There isn't a way to bypass this part of the process.
Clarity utilizes IRS forms to securely obtain digital transcripts (not originals or copies) of your W2 and 1040 filings. These are standard forms used across the financial industry. If you've ever applied for a mortgage, refinanced, gotten a car loan, or any other personal loan, you likely filled out a similar form as part of that application. These are standard forms that those companies will use to determine what size loan you qualify for by retrieving transcripts of your most recent tax filing information. In fact, if you plan to use the FAFSA to apply for college financial aid, they will also ask you to complete these forms to obtain your tax transcripts just like Clarity does.
Clarity provides the forms in a secure docusign format where you'll enter your SSN (this is completely masked and is only visible to you and the IRS), confirm your address and name are accurate, and the e-sign. The form then goes directly to the IRS, which then processes the request and provides the data and transcripts to Clarity within your application file. 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, so those copies or PDFs are not sitting on your desktop or in a folder on your computer, or in an email server, or at the school office, etc.