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Tuition and Affordability

Miriam is the leading educational hub for children with learning differences in the St. Louis area. We specialize in fostering confidence and a foundation for success for unique learners. Our students often face challenges such as specific learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, speech/language disorders, anxiety, and sensory processing differences. Miriam is committed to supporting families with unique learning needsWhile full tuition is set at $42,800, Miriam is deeply committed to supporting families of all backgrounds and fostering an economically diverse community where families across a wide range of income levels are welcomed and represented. In alignment with this commitment, we offer financial assistance to qualifying families, ensuring our comprehensive support services remain accessible to as many students as possible.
 

Admissions Process

To help us determine if we're the right match for your student, we've created a four-step process designed to ensure that every child's unique needs are met. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through each step and answer any questions you may have along the way.

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Variable Tuition Program

Variable Tuition is Miriam School and Learning Center's need-based financial assistance program. Reductions in tuition costs are given on a first-come, first-served basis to newly accepted and re-enrolling families – based on available funds. Application and acceptance into the school program is a prerequisite to receiving individual variable tuition information, and new families should contact our Admissions Office to begin the process.

Following an online financial application and review of tax and financial documents, your family’s tuition rate is set within the annual range established by our Board of Trustees based on your unique financial position. Once a family enrolls, parents are also offered convenient payment plan options to control the timing and distribution of their tuition payments throughout the school year.  Variable Tuition is applied for annually and is typically awarded to families making less than $250,000 in income. Miriam awards over $2.2 million in Variable Tuition each year.

 

 

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Variable Tuition Cost

Our tuition is based on a sliding scale ranging from $12,800 to $42,800, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our families. We offer a Variable Tuition (VT) program that adjusts tuition rates based on each family’s financial situation, ensuring that our education remains accessible and affordable. Below, we provide case studies illustrating how the Variable Tuition program and the MO Scholars Award can reduce tuition costs for different household scenarios.

We are committed to making our programs accessible while also honoring each family’s privacy and dignity. That’s why we partner with FACTS, a secure third-party financial services platform, to collect and review household financial information. Using FACTS allows us to:

  • Ensure fairness and consistency – Every family is reviewed using the same standardized process.
  • Protect your privacy – Your sensitive financial information is submitted directly to FACTS and is not broadly shared within Miriam.
  • Maintain confidentiality – FACTS provides encrypted, secure data handling that meets industry standards.
  • Support objective decision-making – Their independent analysis helps us make informed, equitable tuition assistance determinations.

If you ever have questions about how your information is used or protected, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Please note that the admissions application must be submitted prior to receiving a finalized financial aid determination. To ensure a comprehensive review, both legal parents are required to complete the financial aid application, including in cases of divorce or separation. To start the process, submit an inquiry.

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We think that the money we spent sending him to Miriam was the best investment we could have made for our son's future.

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Miriam understands the needs of kids who learn differently! At public school, I was made to feel like I was just an overprotective mother. At Miriam, they understood and agreed that my child needed extra help and wasn’t just lazy.

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Miriam was the only school that was willing and able to positively address and be keenly focused on my child's needs and met him where he was.

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Miriam cares about each student and their individual needs.

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