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A Pomfret education
is within reach.
For generations Pomfret has been committed to enrolling the most outstanding applicants, regardless of their ability to pay. Through our commitment to affordability, we offer institutional grants, flexible payment plans, and parent loans to help families get the most from their investment. This year, we awarded over $6 million in need-based financial aid to 40 percent of the student body.
For Academic Year 2026–2027
Boarding
Tuition $79,500
General Fee $1,500
International Fee $4,000
For Academic Year 2026–2027
Day
Tuition $49,000
General Fee $950
Financial Aid
Pomfret’s Financial Aid program is designed to make a Pomfret education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds.
Tuition assistance is available to families that demonstrate a need for support by completing a financial aid application. When you submit your admission application, be sure to indicate that you will be applying for financial aid.
The deadline for completing the financial aid application is December 1st for new families applying Early Decision and February 1 for families applying in the standard application pool. Returning families to Pomfret must reapply annually for financial assistance by December 15.
All financial decisions are communicated at the same time as admission decisions to provide admitted families all relevant information as they consider enrollment at Pomfret.
How to Apply
Pomfret uses a nationally standardized system for financial aid offered by a platform called Clarity.
The Clarity Application determines a family’s level of financial need based on the information that the family shares, which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete and a flat fee to submit the forms. Pomfret may require you to upload additional tax documentation including, but not limited to, W-2 forms (if applicable) and a 1040 for the application year.
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Payment Plans
In addition to financial aid, Pomfret offers several other kinds of financial support.
Pomfret School has partnered with FACTS Management for the collection of all tuition and fee billing payments. Payment options available include recurring automatic withdrawal through checking or savings.
Merit Scholarships
We want outstanding scholars and citizens at Pomfret School.
Given annually, Merit scholarships are awarded to applicants with proven potential to make a substantial contribution to the school through academic excellence, leadership in curricular and co-curricular activities, and service to the Pomfret community.
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James Pinkham
Titles:
Director of Financial Aid, Associate Director of Admissions
Email:
Biography:
James is a 2006 graduate of Pomfret School and returned to the hilltop in 2025 as Associate Director of Admissions before being named Director of Financial Aid in 2026. His experience includes teaching history, running a dorm, advising, and coaching lacrosse, football, and wrestling at the high school and middle school levels. Before returning to Pomfret, James was the Director of Enrollment Management at Rocky Hill Country Day School (RI) with other stops at New Hampton School (NH), Ridley College (Ontario), and Forman School (CT).
Growing up in Rhode Island where his father worked in boarding school admissions, it's not surprising that James was drawn to independent schools himself and got involved on campus as a two-year Key Head among other roles. After Pomfret, he attended St. Lawrence University and graduated with a degree in history and minor in education while competing on the football team. He later received his Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of New England in 2014. First teaching after graduation, the pull back to admissions was strong and he's spent most of his career focused on enrollment.
The Pinkhams live on campus. In addition to admissions work he is the Assistant Coach for the Boys' Varsity Lacrosse team, a dorm parent, and an advisor. You can find him cheering on Pomfret students all over campus, planning his next travel, cooking, or hitting golf balls with varying levels of success.