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Affording a Mayfield Education

You want the absolute best for your child—so do we.

At Mayfield, our students are everything. Our whole child program is designed to see your child be their best self—helping them develop a love of learning, discover their unique gifts, and gain the skills and confidence needed in our rapidly changing world. And it all takes place in a joyful community with caring teachers and the space to grow with intention and kindness.

We understand that choosing an independent school education for your child is a significant financial commitment. Let’s work together to provide your child with an exceptional education.

In the 2024-2025 school year, Mayfield provided financial assistance to 20 percent of our students, with awards that range from 7 to 98 percent of tuition.

Tuition and Fees 2025-2026

Tuition
Grades K-4: $31,505
Grades 5-8: $33, 025

New Student Fee
Grades K-8: $2,000

Parents' Association Dues
$100 (per family)

Our tuition is comprehensive, covering the full cost of attendance. This includes school supplies, field trips, textbooks, yearbooks, and iPads. Items requiring additional fees include uniforms, hot lunch, extended care, and possible special overnight trips.

Tuition Payment Options

A 10 percent deposit is required each year to reserve a space. This payment is due when you enroll or re-enroll and is applied to tuition in the new academic year.

Tuition may be paid using one of four payment plans:

Annual payment (100% due on August 1)
Semi-annual payments (60% on August 1 and 40% on January 1)
7-Pay Monthly (Monthly payments August - February)
10-Pay Monthly (Monthly payments May - February)

Financial Assistance

Mayfield offers need-based financial assistance. All families who are applying are encouraged to apply for financial assistance. We commit more than one million dollars in need-based financial aid each year.

The financial assistance process and the application process occur at the same time and are independent of one another. The process is confidential. You must complete the financial aid application before you can be considered for tuition assistance. We encourage all applicants not to wait for notice of acceptance to apply for financial aid. In doing so, the available monies may already be allocated.

Applications for Financial Assistance for the 2026-2027 year open November 1, 2025.

If you have any other questions regarding financial assistance or tuition payment options, please contact Linda Rabitoy, Director of Finance at lrabitoy@mayfieldjs.org or Alex Lewis, Controller at alewis@mayfieldjs.org.

Apply for Financial Assistance

How to Apply for Financial Assistance

Mayfield Junior School uses an outside firm to process financial assistance applications. Families seeking financial assistance will file an application through the Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) program. FAST is operated by Independent School Management, an organization that has been working with independent schools in all areas of school management since 1975. An important part of the service that FAST provides ensures that our process for establishing financial need adheres to nationally established standards of best practice.

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Dates and Deadlines
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Please submit all requested information by the stated deadlines. Late or incomplete applications may not be accepted. If considered, late applications will be evaluated with no guarantee of available funds for awards.

Submit by January 16, 2026
- Completed FAST application
- 2025 final paystub(s)
It is required to provide consent and approval to have your 2024 federal and state tax information uploaded directly from the IRS into your application. Providing consent and approval is mandatory, even if you didn’t file a tax return or filed a tax return outside the U.S.

Submit by February 6, 2065
- 2025 Form W-2s and/or Form 1099s
Submit by February 20, 2026
- 2025 federal and state tax returns, with all supporting schedules
Note: These documents are no longer required but are useful in understanding your current financial situation.

Financial assistance award information will be distributed March 13, 2026.
General Instructions
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When you are ready to start the process, click on the FAST link found below.

http://apply.ismfast.com/

The application process is self-guided. You may navigate in and out of the program allowing you to partially complete an application and go back to it at another time. For reference and preparation, we recommend that you download a copy of the FAST Parent User Guide. The FAST Parent User Guide is an invaluable resource to help you complete your tuition assistance application.

If the FAST Parent User Guide does not answer your questions, please email familysupport@ismfast.com.

A $60 application fee is paid to FAST via credit card in order to submit your completed application.
Uploading Tax Documents
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2024 Taxes:
Will be uploaded directly to your application from the IRS.

2025 Taxes:
Once you have submitted your application, you will have access to Upload My Documents.
- The accepted file types for tax documents are PDF, JPEG, PNG, GIF and TIFF.
- Use 8 ½ x 11 size paper to scan and upload your documents.
- Scan each document separately, rather than all your documents in one large batch. For example, if you have federal tax returns, state tax returns and a Form W-2, you would have three separate documents to scan.
If we require additional tax documentation:
- You may receive requests to upload further documentation if not all necessary documents were submitted.
- To avoid delays in processing your application, ensure you promptly respond to these requests by uploading the necessary additional documentation.
Timely submission of any additional documents is crucial to ensure that your application is reviewed and processed without unnecessary delays. Always check your email and application portal for updates and follow any instructions provided.
After Completing a FAST Application
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Based on the information you submit; FAST provides Mayfield with an estimated amount your family can contribute toward educational expenses. The FAST analysis of a family's estimated contribution is just one component of our financial assistance deliberations and is not a guarantee of an award amount. To make our final financial assistance award decisions, we use the FAST figures as the baseline for our own additional review, taking into consideration our total financial assistance budget, other information we may have collected, our school’s policies and priorities, and the needs of our entire applicant pool.

The request for financial assistance for new students is separate from the admissions process and does not affect one’s application for admission to the school.

Financial assistance awards are need based and made for one year only. Parents are required to complete a financial assistance application each year for which they are seeking support.

In the case of divorced or separated parents, the school considers the assets of both parents. Both parents are expected to submit all financial assistance forms. The school cannot be bound by the assertion that one parent has disclaimed responsibility for educational expenses. If either parent has remarried, the school also considers the assets of the stepparent, bearing in mind the obligation of that stepparent to his or her other children.

All application information, decisions and awards are held in strict confidence.

Financial Assistance FAQs

List of 10 frequently asked questions.

How do I apply for financial assistance?

Review deadlines for the upcoming school year and complete the FAST application linked on this page.
What is the size of a typical award? Is there a dollar limit?

There is no “typical” award; awards range from a few hundred dollars to an amount close to covering full tuition. For an individual student, there is no specific dollar limit.
What factors are considered?

Mayfield Junior School follows the best practices of the National Association of Independent Schools for Financial Aid. Mayfield’s financial assistance awards are strictly need-based. No awards are given for academic merit or special talents. Although family income is an important consideration, many factors enter the decision-making process, such as the number of children in the family, number of children attending schools for which tuition is paid, other family dependents, assets (including housing), liabilities and unusual expenses. The school will gain an understanding of these special considerations from the information you provide.
To what extent will I be expected to use my own resources?

We begin the review of each family’s financial circumstances with the assumption that family resources will be used to the maximum extent possible. We anticipate that this will involve some degree of sacrifice. We ask that you give careful thought to the maximum amount of tuition that you can reasonably pay and apply for that which cannot realistically be paid from your own resources or those of your extended family.
What if I do not qualify for sufficient financial assistance?

While financial assistance awards are based on the school’s assessment of family need, you may still feel the need to seek additional assistance. You may wish to explore the option of a scheduled payment plan.

All families pay tuition through FACTS, a web-based platform. There are four payment plan options and three payment methods.
Will my application for financial assistance affect my child’s chances for admission?

No. Mayfield maintains a need-blind admissions policy; that is, students are admitted based on individual merit, not on the ability to pay. Financial assistance applications are handled by the Business Office and are separate from the admissions process.
Will my records be confidential?

Yes. The Business Office maintains strict confidentiality over financial assistance files. The board, teachers, and students are not informed of financial assistance recipients and/or decisions.
What if I am separated or divorced?

If you are divorced or separated, each parent needs to file a separate but linked application. All information provided will remain private and will not be seen by the other parent. While recognizing that divorce can create challenging situations, it is expected that the resources of both parents will be committed to the Mayfield education. Unique or unusual circumstances may be considered.
What if I have remarried?

It is the school’s policy to consider the resources of a stepparent in making an award determination.
If I receive financial assistance this year, how much will I pay in future years?

When your family is initially enrolled at Mayfield and the Financial Assistance Committee has approved the award for your family, we anticipate that you will likely need the same level of assistance for each year thereafter. However, we are unable to make any guarantees. If your financial circumstances change, you may receive a greater or lesser amount of assistance.

Mayfield Junior School

405 South Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 626.796.2774

Located in Pasadena, California, Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus is a K-8 Catholic coeducational private school. Our kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school experience best prepares students for high school education and beyond.