All private schools have an Annual Fund to supplement tuition since tuition alone does not cover the cost of education. The Fayerweather Street School Annual Fund fills the gap between tuition and the costs incurred by the school in providing an education that truly meets the individual needs of students. Fayerweather’s Annual Fund is used as part of our operating budget. Gifts to the FSS Annual Fund ensure that students have a variety of creative outlets including music, art and woodworking. They can play sports or rock climb, read and listen to books, and create poetry or perform on stage. A sizeable portion of funds are designated for Tuition Assistance. Fayerweather is committed to helping as many families as possible, thus 27% of students receive tuition assistance This year FSS has committed over $540,000 to Tuition Assistance for 53 students, which is a large amount for a school of our size (200 students) and age (just over 40 years old). Parent giving from families across the economic spectrum comprises the majority of donations to the Annual Fund; the remaining gifts come from grandparents, staff, alumni families, friends and the business community.