Oakwood is pleased to be able to offer financial aid to qualifying families who would otherwise not be able to attend Oakwood. While Oakwood’s financial aid budget is limited, we encourage families who need assistance to apply. The financial aid application is managed separately from the general admissions process, however both must be done during the admissions season if a family anticipates the need for aid. Aid applications are submitted directly to Clarity, a third-party vendor, who verifies the financial data provided by each family.

Financial Aid is available for Oakwood students beginning in Kindergarten. Oakwood does not provide financial aid for students in Preschool and Junior Kindergarten. 

The deadline to apply for financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is Friday, January 31, 2025.

Financial Assistance Process for Prospective Families

1. Begin the general admissions application.
2. Submit a financial aid application and tax documents through Clarity at oakwoodway.org/aid. 
3. Receive notification of any aid awarded at the time of the admissions decision. Please note that eligibility for admission to Oakwood is determined entirely independent of the aid application submitted.

 

reference documents

1. Clarity Family Application Guide
2. Oakwood's Financial Aid Procedures and FAQ

All information concerning financial aid is held in confidence by Oakwood School. Only the Financial Assistance Committee will review this information.

Oakwood provides merit scholarships to new students entering grades 6 through 11 for academic excellence, outstanding citizenship, and positive contribution to the school and community. Scholarships are merit-based and not need-based. Currently enrolled Oakwood students are not eligible to apply for merit scholarships.

The Oakwood Scholarship Program is designed to make it possible for top students to attend Oakwood. Scholarships are granted by recommendation of the Scholarship Committee, after interviews with the candidates and review of their qualifications. Scholarship applications are accepted for students who are new to the school, and are submitted as part of the Admissions application. Applications submitted by the deadline receive full consideration and all awards are confidential.

Criteria:

• Outstanding academic standing and citizenship record at current school
• Extracurricular activities with a positive contribution to the school or community
• Apply for admission and merit scholarship by Wednesday, January 8, 2025 (high school) or Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (middle school)

Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $16,000 per year, and recipients complete a renewal process annually.

Please contact the Admissions Office for more information about the Scholarship Application process.

Oakwood offers a full-ride, four-year scholarship for incoming 9th grade students who are new to the school. Students must have demonstrated academic potential and outstanding citizenship, as well as meet family income qualifications. Learn more about the Hawks Scholarship!