Shuja Khan
Director of Enrollment Management
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We’re thrilled you’re considering your child’s future at Rowland Hall, where every student is empowered to reach their full potential.
Director of Enrollment Management
Associate Director of Admission, Lincoln Street Campus (grades 6–12)
Associate Director of Admission, McCarthey Campus (grades 3PreK–5)
Assistant Director of Admission and Director of Financial Aid
Admission Associate
How Rowland Hall Fulfills Each Student's Potential
Welcome to Rowland Hall. I’m delighted that your family is considering our school—a place where students are encouraged to choose their challenges, find their passions, and express their individuality. For over 150 years, Rowland Hall has ignited minds, graduating thoughtful citizens who are ready to face a dynamic world.
Our goal as an admission team is to do two things: to help guide you as you discover Rowland Hall and learn what’s most important and enduring about our beloved school, and to get to know you. We understand that every family is unique and that every student has different goals, and we believe that choosing a school requires partnership and trust built around the shared value of education. We hope you enjoy getting to know our inclusive community of engaged learners who think critically and deeply, learn to push the boundaries of who they are and who they want to be, and become global citizens committed to making the world a better place.
Admission and financial aid applications for the 2023–2024 school year are due January 30, 2023. Rowland Hall also considers applicants throughout the school year for grades where openings exist, and we offer a robust tuition assistance program that makes pursuing a Rowland Hall education a possibility for every family. We encourage you to reach out with questions as you begin this journey.
We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Shuja Khan
Director of Enrollment Management
801-355-7485
shujakhan@rowlandhall.org
Rowland Hall was the right decision. It was a great investment. Our children are comfortable, confident, they appreciate hard work, and they appreciate what academic excellence can mean in their lives and how it contributes to their success.—Roger, parent of alumni
If you're a parent/caregiver trying to find the right school for your student—or simply trying to make sure they get the most out of their education—read our latest pointers here.
In the last two years, private and independent school enrollment has been on the rise as families across the nation are opting to make changes to their children’s education.
As a result of this shift, financing private school tuition has become a top concern. While costs can seem staggering, paying for your child to attend a private school doesn’t have to be a stress-inducing process. From financial aid to scholarships, there are a variety of financing options available—and you might be surprised to find out that a private school education is more affordable than you think.
If you’re considering private school enrollment for your child, here are six ways to make it affordable for your family.
Rowland Hall's need-based financial aid program considers every family’s unique circumstances, with the goal to match your financial means with a realistic tuition contribution.
In a recent Enrollment Management Association report, The Ride to Independent Schools 2020–2021, 47% of parents reported they did not apply for financial aid because they thought they would not qualify.
At Rowland Hall, all families with financial need are encouraged to apply for financial aid. Our need-based financial aid program considers every family’s unique circumstances, with the goal to match your financial means with a realistic tuition contribution. We currently provide more than $2.61 million per year in financial aid and scholarships to students in grades K–12, with most recipients receiving 50% or more in tuition assistance.
Many private schools offer a variety of scholarships for qualifying students. Rowland Hall donors have established scholarships for students who possess both specific talents or qualifications and who demonstrate financial need.
As with any scholarship, be sure to carefully review all eligibility requirements, application dates, and application requirements to give your family the best possible chance to earn additional assistance.
The thought of paying full tuition all at once can be daunting, but there are often options to split tuition into multiple payments instead of paying one lump sum. Rowland Hall offers three payment options for families, including one-, two-, and nine-payment plans.
If you qualify for financial aid but need assistance with a portion of tuition, or if you have simply crunched your budget as much as possible and it’s still not balancing, consider applying for a tuition loan, which can help offset any remaining costs outside of your financial aid package.
A tuition loan may also be a good option for families that don’t qualify for financial aid.
Recent changes to a new tax bill now allow parents to withdraw funds from a 529 account not only for college tuition but also for K–12 private education. Parents can withdraw up to $10,000 per year tax-free for tuition, and Utah residents may also earn a state tax credit for their contributions to the plan. Talk to your tax advisor for more information on 529 college savings plans.
If you’re considering admission at a Utah private school, there are school voucher and tax-credit scholarship options for qualifying families, including the Carson Smith Scholarship, launched in 2005, which provides eligible families with vouchers to attend private schools.
No matter your financial situation, Rowland Hall is committed to making exceptional education affordable for every family, so be sure to explore every available opportunity.
When families are considering private education, they are often seeking smaller class sizes, higher academic achievement, and college preparedness.
Placing students in small groups tends to foster close working relationships between teachers and students, thus enhancing learning.
At Rowland Hall, our student-teacher ratio is 10 to 1, and our average class size is 15 students. According to research from the US Department of Education and the National Center for Education Statistics, placing students in small groups tends to foster close working relationships between teachers and students, thus enhancing learning.
In the same piece of research, results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), showed that private school students performed higher than public school students on the NAPE:2000 tests. Additionally, their average scores were above those of public school students on the fourth-grade reading test and on the fourth, eighth-, and twelfth-grade science and mathematics proficiency tests.
Beyond intimate learning conditions and a commitment to academic achievement, our curriculum at Rowland Hall is enriched with experiential, hands-on, and inventive courses, as well as electives spanning everything from music, dance, and debate to robotics and competitive sports.
At Rowland Hall, we are committed to empowering every student to reach their full potential in an inclusive school community. Since our founding in 1867, we have grown to occupy two urban campuses in Salt Lake City, where we support nearly 1,000 students in preschool through high school who are learning to become deep thinkers ready for a dynamic tomorrow.
Interested in learning more about Rowland Hall? Visit our admission page to contact our Admission Team and to hear from parents who have made the decision to invest in an exceptional education.
Affordability
Like other private independent schools, Rowland Hall is independently funded, relying on tuition to offer an exceptional education to the PreK through twelfth-grade students who attend our two Salt Lake City, Utah, campuses.
While tuition is a major source of funding for the school, Rowland Hall believes that an independent education should not be out of reach for families unable to pay the full tuition. As a result, we provide over $2.8 million in financial aid and scholarships to students each year. Rowland Hall financial aid awards are grants, not loans, and do not have to be repaid, and are available to students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.
At Rowland Hall, we are committed to understanding each family’s individual circumstances to determine financial aid eligibility and appropriate awards. A family should never assume they are not eligible for aid, or that any financial aid examples they may see online are complete; the only sure way to know if you qualify, and how much you qualify for, is to work directly with a school financial aid professional. Rowland Hall Director of Financial Aid Mary Anne Wetzel '01 guides each family through the financial aid journey.
Before you apply to Rowland Hall—including for financial aid—it’s important to determine if our school is right for your family. Begin by contacting our Admission Department via the inquiry page. After inquiring, you may also choose to attend an admission event or take a virtual tour to help make your decision.
If your family determines that you’d like to apply to Rowland Hall, please begin or complete an admission application before starting a financial aid application.
Rowland Hall uses Clarity, a financial aid software used by many private and independent schools that award financial aid. To ensure the smoothest process, we recommend that you gather necessary financial documents—including W2s or 1040s, and mortgage interest, banking, and investment statements—before beginning the financial aid application.
After gathering financial documents, you are ready to begin the application.
After your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by Rowland Hall’s four-person Financial Aid Committee. Your personal information, as well as any awarded aid, is only shared with this committee and is always kept confidential. If necessary, the director of financial aid may reach out to you with follow-up questions that will help the committee make an informed decision.
Please be aware that financial aid priority for the upcoming school year is given to applications submitted by the admission deadline. The due date for admission and financial aid applications for 2023–2024 is January 31; both applications must be fully completed by this date.
All families receive communication regarding Rowland Hall’s financial aid decisions. Contracts and financial award letters for 2023–2024 will be available in Rowland Hall’s admission portal in early March 2023.
If your family receives a financial award letter, you’ll accept that award by signing the provided contract and returning it to Rowland Hall by the required date, along with a non-refundable deposit of 10% of your tuition amount. Receipt of a signed contract and deposit locks in your financial aid package and secures your student’s, or students’, place for the next school year. Families also choose a payment plan at contract signing.
Want more information on Rowland Hall’s financial aid process? Contact Director of Financial Aid Mary Anne Wetzel at maryannewetzel@rowlandhall.org or 801-924-2964 to get started. We also invite you to visit our admission RSVP page if you would like to attend a virtual open house or a small group tour of our Utah independent private school campuses.
Financial Aid
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In this episode, Rowland Hall princiPALS Emma Wellman and Jij de Jesus take on the topic of bullying. While parents and caregivers are undoubtedly familiar with this term, the definition can shift depending on who’s talking. Knowing this, Emma and Jij explain what it means when educators use that word, as well as walk listeners through what’s happening to kids developmentally during the early childhood and elementary years so that they understand what behaviors are typical and which may require intervention. Listeners will walk away with a better understanding of what is behind children’s behaviors and tips on supporting them.
Podcast resources:
Parent Education
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The princiPALS are back in the office to revisit one of today’s most essential topics: how to talk to kids about race. Join Emma Wellman and Jij de Jesus as they discuss how to teach children to have thoughtful conversations about race and racial differences, as well as share tips on how to model antiracist behaviors for children.
Podcast resources:
• Raising Race-Conscious Children
• PBS Utah’s Let’s Talk: Talking to Kids about Race
• Your Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk about Race: Resource Roundup
Parent Education