Tuition & Financial Aid

Bullis uses a standardized process to evaluate each family’s financial need for Financial Aid.

• All financial aid at Bullis is need‑based. Awards are determined solely on demonstrated financial need.

• Each year, the Bullis Board of Trustees approves the financial aid budget. While we strive to support as many families as possible, we cannot always meet the full demonstrated need of every applicant. In some cases, we may not have the resources to provide any aid, even when a student qualifies.

• As a nonprofit school with limited resources, Bullis expects families to explore all personal funding sources before applying for aid. This ensures that funds are directed to families with the greatest need.

What We Consider

The evaluation looks at a wide range of factors, including:

• Family income (both taxable and non‑taxable)

• Assets such as home equity, other real estate, savings, stocks, and investments

• Number of dependents

• Age of parent(s)

• Number of children attending tuition‑charging schools

In addition, Bullis reviews other circumstances that may affect a family’s ability to contribute to tuition, such as:

• Consumer debt

• Potential income of a non‑working spouse

• Sponsorships or NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) agreements

• Automobiles (fair market value or lease costs)

• Recreational vehicles, second homes, and vacation expenses

• Student travel and enrichment activities

The evaluation looks at a wide range of factors, including:

• Family income (both taxable and non‑taxable)

• Assets such as home equity, other real estate, savings, stocks, and investments

• Number of dependents

• Age of parent(s)

• Number of children attending tuition‑charging schools

In addition, Bullis reviews other circumstances that may affect a family’s ability to contribute to tuition, such as:

• Consumer debt

• Potential income of a non‑working spouse

• Sponsorships or NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) agreements

• Automobiles (fair market value or lease costs)

• Recreational vehicles, second homes, and vacation expenses

• Student travel and enrichment activities

Bullis is proud to offer need-based scholarships for Upper School students who are:

• Children of active or retired military families, or

• Students with a strong passion for entrepreneurship and a desire to explore it deeply at Bullis.

DDSF Scholarships automatically renew each year as long as the student remains in good standing and the family’s financial need continues, as assessed through the annual financial aid application. If a student’s calculated financial need exceeds the scholarship amount, they will automatically be considered for a general financial aid grant in addition to the scholarship.

These scholarships do not alter a family’s expected contribution. Recipients join a larger community of DDSF scholars and are encouraged to engage with the Foundation and fellow recipients at Bullis.

How to Apply

1. Complete a financial aid application via Clarity.

2. For children of active or retired military families: Email a description of the parent’s military service history to DDSF@bullis.org. Include the student’s name and the grade to which they are applying or re-enrolling.

3. For students with a passion and interest in entrepreneurship: Email a 250-word description of your experience with entrepreneurship and your goals for pursuing it at Bullis to DDSF@bullis.org. Include your name and the grade to which you are applying or re-enrolling.

Both new and returning Upper School students are eligible to apply.

The cost of a private school education is a substantial investment. The Tuition Refund Plan provides insurance to protect your investment. Because student withdrawals are sometimes unavoidable, the Tuition Refund Plan is a welcome resource for families who commit to a full annual tuition.