Episode Synopsis "95. A New Approach to Independent School Financial Aid with Jen Danish"

On this episode of Mindful School Marketing, we welcome Jen Danish, head of Grace Episcopal Day School, who brings over 30 years of experience in independent schools. Jen’s commitment to fostering nurturing and inclusive school communities is at the heart of her work at Grace. In this episode, she introduces us to Grace’s pioneering Community Tuition Model, designed to make independent education more accessible and welcoming. We explore how this model redefines traditional financial aid, allowing families to pay tuition based on their means, fostering a balanced and inclusive school environment. Jen also shares the research and strategy that support this innovative approach, offering a roadmap for other schools looking to embrace inclusivity and affordability in their tuition models. To learn more about Community Tuition at Grace: https://geds.org/admission/tuition/

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