Tuition & Affording Vistamar
An Investment in the Future
Investing in a Vistamar School education is an investment in your student's future. With small classes, dedicated teachers, and advanced college-prep programs, Vistamar offers the resources and opportunities to help students thrive academically and personally. The community, connections, and leadership opportunities prepare students not just for college, but for lifelong success.
If the cost of a Vistamar education seems out of reach given your family's financial situation, we believe it is worth exploring a moderated tuition application. The application takes about 20 minutes to complete using the Clarity Tuition app, below.
We love the amazing academics and how our son is challenged to excel.
--Vistamar Parent
Who Receives Financial Aid?
The charts below show the wide range of family circumstances qualifying to receive Moderated Tuition, our version of financial aid. We are committed to making Vistamar accessible to as many families as possible.
Introducing “Moderated Tuition”—Vistamar’s exceptional take on financial aid.At Vistamar, we are deeply committed to working with qualified students from all socioeconomic backgrounds to assist with tuition costs. To do this, we’ve developed a robust, need-based program we call Moderated Tuition. Many schools refer to these programs as financial aid, but Vistamar’s program is preferable because it serves a wider variety of family circumstances including families who have moderate need.
Moderated Tuition Facts
36%
Students on Moderated Tuition
$2.7 Million
Annual Moderated Tuition Total Budget
$39,000
Average Moderated Tuition Award
Tuition
Vistamar School’s tuition falls within the median range of independent schools throughout greater Los Angeles. Our tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is listed below:
| Domestic Students: | $47,514 |
| International Students: | $51,587 |
The cost of tuition includes daily lunch, athletic fees, and most other student expenses that are charged separately at other schools.
Payment Plans
Families have the option of making a single payment for annual tuition, due in June, with the option to purchase Tuition Refund Insurance.
Or, families may choose a range of multiple payment plans. The first payment is due in June. A processing fee of $25 per payment will be added. Purchase of Tuition Refund Insurance is mandatory if choosing to use a multiple payment plan.
How to Apply for Moderated Tuition
Vistamar uses the services of a third-party financial group, Clarity, to assess a family’s financial capacity to pay tuition. It is important to note that the final decision rests with our Moderated Tuition Committee.
For the 2025-2026 Academic Year:
For New Families: Moderated Tuition applications are due January 24, 2025.
For Current Families: Moderated Tuition applications are due on December 6, 2024.
Steps to Apply for Moderated Tuition:
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Tuition and Affordability FAQs
- Will a student's grades affect determination of moderated tuition?
- How does my home equity affect the calculation of my tuition obligation?
- Once a family has qualified for moderated tuition, is that tuition level guaranteed for all four years of the student’s attendance?
- How does the school deal with divorced parents in determining financial capacity?
- Will my child’s chance for admission be hurt if I apply for moderated tuition?
- Does Vistamar offer scholarships based on talents or attributes?