Enrollment at Compass
Steps to Enrollment
Step One — initial Inquiry
Send us an email or give us a call and we’ll get the process started with a conversation. A good dialog is the first step to building a strong and successful relationship. In the initial conversation, we’ll review the student’s recent educational experiences and discuss the unique Compass approach to education.
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Step Two — Visit with Us
The best way to get a sense of all we do here is to schedule a tour and meet with us. Tours last between 45min and 1 hour. Parents can request to meet with the Co-Heads of School at that time.
We want to help interested students get a good sense of school life so our next step would be to schedule a day long visit. Shadow days are a great way to experience Compass School’s distinctive character and approach to learning that is best understood through this personal experience.
Step Three — Enrollment forms
Once the family we will provide you with our Enrollment Packet with includes:
Parent Forms: The Parent Enrollment Forms are an opportunity to share important information with the school to deepen our understanding of the student so we can serve them best right from the start.
Student Forms: We ask students to think about how they learn, what challenges they might face as a student, and in what type of environment they feel they would flourish. Students are encouraged to have fun with the enrollment submissions and consider writing, works of art, or other projects they feel represent them best.
Step Four — Enrollment Review
Once all materials have been received and a school visit completed, we’ll review everything and ask for any additional information needed to ensure Compass is the best fit. Typically, you can expect an enrollment confirmation within three weeks.
We enroll students from a wide geographical area, including over 20 towns in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Compass is part of the Current Bus route serving towns from Brattleboro to Springfield, and many families carpool from Marlboro and Keene.
Compass School does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or national origin.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
Our mission is to be a publicly accessible option. To this end, Compass sets its tuition at the Vermont public school average. While we have limited financial aid, we strongly encourage all families to inquire about the possibility of financial aid.
Vermont Town Pay Tuition: Towns without age-appropriate educational facilities (“tuitioning” towns) pay a set tuition for their students to attend local public and private schools. This means that if you live in a tuitioning town, your Compass tuition is paid in full by your town (Enrollment and Required Fees remain the responsibility of the family).
Need-Based Financial Aid : We want our program to be accessible to students from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds, and we are committed to working with families as much as possible to make affording Compass a possibility.
Limited financial aid is available for Compass families based on demonstrated need as determined by information provided by the family to TADS (Tuition Aid Data Service). Families seeking financial aid need to submit an online application to TADS in order to be considered. We encourage families seeking aid to apply early, and more information about submitting materials is provided during the enrollment process.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN THE FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS
Tuition and Fees
2025-2026 Tuition and Fees
Application Fee: $50
Tuition : $20,901
Enrollment Fees (payable at time of enrollment)
Deposit/Student Activities Fee: $300
Technology Fee: $50
Financial Aid Information and Getting Started
We use a third-party, Tuition Aid Data Service, to facilitate the financial aid process. The link below leads to TADS, where you can begin by creating an account and review the worksheet and application process.
Let’s Begin . . . .
Let’s begin the conversation about enrollment at Compass
Fill out the form below to schedule a visit.
General Inquiries: enrollment@compassvt.org
7892 U.S. Rte. 5
Westminster, Vermont 05159
“My son has grown and flourished because of the caring and supportive nature that is found at this organization - I can’t say enough about the school and the staff. I would recommend this school to anyone who is searching for an education that promotes a love of learning and individuality.
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