Admission
Affording Milken
Affording Milken
At Milken, we believe every Jewish student deserves access to an exceptional Jewish education.
We understand the barriers to entry are high. The cost of raising children in Los Angeles can feel daunting, and private school tuition may seem out of reach. That’s why we are committed to a generous tuition assistance program that helps Jewish families afford this extraordinary educational opportunity.
Milken is an economically diverse community. Nearly 40% of our students receive tuition assistance, and we give out more tuition assistance – when measured in total dollars – than any other independent school in Los Angeles.
The reason is simple: By educating our children so they can surpass us, we help build a strong Jewish future. Learning at Milken equips them with the tools to thrive, creating talented, knowledgeable, compassionate young adults who are poised for success and prepared to be the Jewish voices of their generation. This is undergirded by one of our core values is Kehillah, building a joyful, and welcoming community.
We understand the barriers to entry are high. The cost of raising children in Los Angeles can feel daunting, and private school tuition may seem out of reach. That’s why we are committed to a generous tuition assistance program that helps Jewish families afford this extraordinary educational opportunity.
Milken is an economically diverse community. Nearly 40% of our students receive tuition assistance, and we give out more tuition assistance – when measured in total dollars – than any other independent school in Los Angeles.
The reason is simple: By educating our children so they can surpass us, we help build a strong Jewish future. Learning at Milken equips them with the tools to thrive, creating talented, knowledgeable, compassionate young adults who are poised for success and prepared to be the Jewish voices of their generation. This is undergirded by one of our core values is Kehillah, building a joyful, and welcoming community.
Tuition & Payment Options
2026-2027 Tuition: $57,450
One-time new student fee of $2,500 per student
Annual security fee of $2,700 per student
A non-refundable deposit of 8% is required upon enrollment
Annual security fee of $2,700 per student
A non-refundable deposit of 8% is required upon enrollment
Tuition includes: books, digital classroom materials, athletic spirit packs, Shabbatonim, overnight retreats for grades 6, 7, 9, and 12, and service-learning day trips.
Supplemental Fees
Additional expenses not included in tuition: grade level tiyul (experiential learning overnight trips; fee varies per grade), Macbook laptop, and required Milken Merch clothing. Optional items include bus transportation, on campus pre-ordered meals, and mart purchases.Payment Options
Admitted families have several options for structuring their tuition. At Milken, our philosophy is that of financial partnership with our families in the journey from enrollment to graduation. We want to work with our families to the greatest extent possible to make a Milken education affordable and manageable, within the context of the financial realities of providing our students with truly excellent faculty and facilities. To that end, we offer several payment plan options. Additionally, in the event of unforeseen circumstances tuition insurance is available.
- A one-pay plan, due in May
- A two-pay plan, due in May and August
- A ten-month payment plan, due monthly May to February
Tuition Assistance at Milken
Milken Community School is committed to making a Milken education possible for families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. Beginning with the 2027–2028 school year, Milken is partnering with Clarity Financial Aid to help assess each family's financial need. Please see the detailed steps and key dates below.
Our Tuition Assistance Committee reviews all applications and offers tuition assistance within our own budgetary constraints to families who qualify based on demonstrated financial need.
We welcome your questions about our tuition assistance program, which is available without regard to race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender or sexual orientation. Please reach out to our office with any questions at admission@milkenschool.org.
Our Tuition Assistance Committee reviews all applications and offers tuition assistance within our own budgetary constraints to families who qualify based on demonstrated financial need.
We welcome your questions about our tuition assistance program, which is available without regard to race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender or sexual orientation. Please reach out to our office with any questions at admission@milkenschool.org.
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROCESS & DATES
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STEP 1: Create Your Clarity Account
Beginning October 2, visit the Clarity website to create your account and begin the Tuition Assistance application.The Clarity application is mobile-friendly and can be completed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. -
STEP 2: Add Milken Community School
Begin your application and add Milken Community School to your student applicant profile.You may save your application at any time and return later to complete it. -
STEP 3: Complete Tax Verification
Complete the Clarity Enhanced Tax Verification (ETV) process to securely release your W-2 and personal tax return transcripts from the IRS.As part of this one-time identity verification, you will authorize the release of your tax information to Clarity. This security measure is required by the IRS to help protect against identity theft and unauthorized access to personal information.Clarity offers two verification options: Clarity and IRS. Please review the Tax Verification Guide for details about the process. -
STEP 4: Complete and Submit Your Application
Enter your financial information, carefully review your application, and submit the $65 Clarity application fee.All required steps must be completed for your Tuition Assistance application to be considered. -
STEP 5: Upload Additional Documentation
After submitting your application, return to your Clarity dashboard to review and upload the additional documentation requested by Milken.Returning applicants:- Complete 2025 Federal Form 1040, including all schedules and worksheets, due December 4, 2026.
New applicants:- Complete 2024 and 2025 Federal Form 1040 tax returns, including all schedules and worksheets, due January 15, 2027
Partnerships and S-Corporations:- Upload all relevant K-1s to your student's folder in the Clarity portal.
- If your ownership share is 25% or greater, also upload the corresponding Form 1120 and/or Form 1065.
Milken may request additional documentation through the Clarity portal after reviewing your application.Please do not send documents directly to Milken. To protect your confidential information, any financial documents sent directly to Milken will be immediately deleted. -
Key Dates
December 4, 2026
Returning families: Clarity application and required supporting documentation due.January 15, 2027
New families: Clarity application and required supporting documentation due.Clarity Family Information Webinars
Clarity offers webinars to walk families through the application and tax verification process and answer questions.- Tuesday, September 29 | 7:00PM
- Wednesday, September 30 | 3:00PM
- Tuesday, October 27 | 7:00PM
- Wednesday, October 28 | 3:00PM
- Tuesday, December 8 | 5:30PM
NEED HELP?
For assistance with your Clarity application, use the Help button in the lower-left corner of the application or contact Clarity directly:Email: support@clarityapp.com
Phone: 206-210-3752We encourage families to begin the process early to allow sufficient time to complete the application, tax verification, and all required documentation.
Office of Admission
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We are so grateful that our family is at Milken. It is because of the immense generosity of the Milken community that our kids are thriving and will go on to make an impact in the Jewish community and beyond.
Tuition Assistance Deadlines
The Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) opens October 2, 2026. To receive a preliminary tuition assistance award with your 2027–2028 Enrollment Agreement, submit the PFS and all required documents by:
- December 4, 2026: Current Milken families
- January 15, 2027: New-to-Milken families
- April 15, 2027: 2026 tax return or tax-filing extension due for all families
Download the Tuition Assistance Guide
Our Partner: The Jewish Federation
Eligibility for a Federation Scholarship to attend a Jewish Day School
JFEDLA acts on shared values to create safe, joyful, and connected Jewish life in Los Angeles, Israel, and around the world. The Jewish Federation has partnered with Jewish day schools for over 30 years to provide financial aid to offset the costs of attending a Jewish day school. Partnering with elementary, middle, and high schools across all denominations, the Federation’s goal is to help make Jewish day school accessible to more families.
Milken is one of those partners. We are proud to work with the Jewish Federation to provide financial aid to offset the cost of attending Milken.
At Milken Community School, we think education is more than what you know. Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.
Non-discrimination Policy: Milken Community School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, athletic, and other school-administered programs.
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