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Tuition and Fees for 2026-2027

Tuition$54,900
New Student Fee$2,500
Bus Service (optional)$3,800 - $4,000
Middle School and Upper School service. Upper School receives a 50% fee credit subsidy.
Other Estimated Costs$2,500 - $3,500
Books, meals, activities, etc. Typical, but subject to variation.

Financial Aid

Financial aid at Harvard-Westlake exists to attract and enroll the best students in Los Angeles regardless of their financial profile. Every grant is need-based and customized to the circumstances of each family.

Every Grant Includes

New student orientation
$1,500 draw account for cafeteria and school store
$1,500 computer stipend
Class retreats
Books and course-related materials
Help with SAT/ACT test prep
Reduced school transportation cost
Club and student group equipment/clothing
Required athletic uniforms and equipment
Yearbooks
School special events
Leadership program opportunities
Study-travel opportunities
Summer program opportunities
Course- and athletics-required trips

Financial Aid at Harvard-Westlake

How We Have Grown

Total Aid Offered

1995–1996
$2 Million
13% of the student body receives financial aid
197 students receiving financial aid
2011–2012
$8 Million
17% of the student body receives financial aid
279 students receiving financial aid
2026–2027
$16.8 Million
21% of the student body receives financial aid
340 students receiving financial aid
HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

Harvard-Westlake partners with Clarity Financial Aid to process financial aid applications. When you click the link below, you will be prompted to create an account. After that, you will fill in your information and an evaluation will be made. Although Clarity collects information and documents, grants and eligibility are determined by the Financial Aid Committee here at Harvard-Westlake.

Apply for Financial Aid

CLARITY RESOURCES

Clarity offers several resources to help with the application process.

If you have questions at any point, you can email Clarity at any time or call Clarity at 206-210-3752.

RECURSOS DE CLARITY EN ESPAÑOL

Clarity ofrece varios recursos en español.

Puede enviar un correo electrónico a support@clarityapp.com. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a financialaid@hw.com.

Financial Aid Important Dates

Financial Aid Important Dates

Financial Aid Important Dates

All families

Financial aid applications open for applicants and returning families. Please click the link to start the application process Clarity (clarityapp.com)

Enrolled families

Financial Aid Online Parent Orientation for Newly Enrolled Families

Enrolled families

Financial aid application deadline for returning families

Prospective families

Financial Aid Online Workshop for Applicant Families

All families

Financial aid application deadline for applicant families. (Admission application deadline also January 15)

All families

Admission and financial aid decisions posted online

TUITION PAYMENT PLANS

TUITION PAYMENT PLANS

TUITION PAYMENT PLANS

Harvard-Westlake offers the following payment plans for families:

  • Annual: Pay in one installment, due on July 1, 2026
  • Semiannual:  Pay in two installments, due on July 1, 2026 and January 1, 2026
  • Quarterly: Pay in four installments, due on July 1, 2026; October 1, 2026; January 1, 2027; and April 1, 2027
  • Monthly: Pay in 10 monthly installments, commencing July 1, 2026 and concluding April 1, 2027

Please contact Student Billing at studentbilling@hw.com or 818-487-5426 if you have any questions.

Financial Aid Estimator

Financial Aid Estimator

Financial Aid Estimator

This estimator may help you get an idea of what tuition might be for your family. We work in partnership with applicants to tailor financial aid packages that are fair and reasonable for each family and for the school. The financial aid office makes the ultimate decision on eligibility and grants. If you have specific questions, please contact our office; we look forward to working with you!

Financial Aid Team

Greg Gonzalez
Director of Financial Aid

Greg joined Harvard-Westlake in 1994 and has worn many hats during his time at the school. He currently serves as Director of Financial Aid, teaches 10th grade Art History, and advises sophomores. Over the years, you might also have found him in the Dean’s Office, on the football field as a coach, or even on the pool deck as manager of the girls water polo team. A native of Boyle Heights in Los Angeles, Greg earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Columbia University in History and Journalism. Outside of school, Greg enjoys playing tennis, swimming with the Los Angeles Masters Swim Club, and cooking for his family.

Citlaly Madrid
Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Citlaly joined Harvard-Westlake in 2022 and spent her first four years working with the Admission Office and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team. She now serves as Assistant Director of Financial Aid and is happy to help families navigate an important part of their journey to HW. Before coming to Harvard-Westlake, Citlaly was a high school Spanish teacher in East Los Angeles. She earned her B.A. in Latino/a & Latin American Studies from Occidental College and is currently pursuing her M.A. in Equity, Education and Social Justice at Cal State Long Beach. Outside of work, Citlaly enjoys running and exploring new trails, visiting coffee shops, and spending time with friends. And if you have thoughts on the best matcha in town, she’s always happy to compare notes!

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