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We are committed to ensuring that every student has access to the full educational experience, regardless of financial circumstances. Our financial aid budget is one of the largest among peer schools in New York City, supporting our mission to build an inclusive community that represents a diversity of cultures, experiences, and economic backgrounds.

We offer financial aid to students in the 4s through twelfth grade. Financial aid decisions are made independently of admissions decisions, and awards are based solely on financial need. Financial aid applications are available on the Ravenna Financial Aid Website. Due by December 15, 2026.

*Please note that the Preliminary Application Form to apply to LREI is due on December 1, 2026. Applicants interested in applying for financial aid should check the appropriate box on the application. An application fee waiver code is available upon request. Applicants from partner programs will receive a fee waiver directly from their program directors. Please submit all waiver and reduction requests by email to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Families from a wide range of income levels qualify for financial aid, and aid is available to students at all grade levels. Financial aid is awarded based on need and the availability of funds.
LREI uses an all-inclusive tuition model, which means that there are no additional fees or costs for students to participate in the academic and extracurricular program. For families receiving financial aid, the parent contribution will include all access to technology, books, domestic overnight travel and much more. Please visit the Tuition section of the website to see what is included.
No. Financial aid decisions are made independently of admissions decisions. Decisions regarding aid awards are based solely on financial need and do not affect an applicant's admissions eligibility. All financial information submitted is kept confidential.

Financial aid awards are granted for one year and must be applied for annually; however, LREI commits to providing financial support to families based on their demonstrated need for the duration of their child’s enrollment.

  • Families that enroll at LREI without financial aid are not eligible to apply for aid until three years of attendance have elapsed.
The deadline for submission of all materials to LREI is December 15, 2026. Due to the high volume of requests, it is critical that families submit all requested materials in a timely manner.

Financial aid awards are communicated in conjunction with acceptance notification according to the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY) guidelines.

All tax documentation as listed below should be uploaded to the Ravenna Financial Aid: 

  1. 2024 United States 1040 form(s) and all schedules 
  2. 2025 United States 1040 form(s) and all schedules
  3. 2025 State Tax Return 
  4. 2026 W-2 forms (by February 1, 2027) 

Please be aware that additional IRS documentation (IRS 1065, 1120S or K-1) is required for business owners.

All parents are expected to complete a PFS for the assessment of financial need. Non-custodial parents (i.e., the parent with whom the child does not reside) should complete a separate PFS with Ravenna Financial Aid and upload documentation as listed below. 

For questions not answered by online instructions, contact the Ravenna Financial Aid Support through your parent portal.

The PFS form and instructions are available in Spanish on the Ravenna Financial Aid portal. 

If you have any questions, please contact Michele Blackwell, Director of Financial Aid, at [email protected] or 212-477-5316, ext. 307.

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