The Ladder Method Need-Based Tuition Assistance Program
Investing in Students with ADHD and other Executive Functioning Challenges
At The Ladder Method, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to build the executive functioning skills necessary to succeed in school and beyond—regardless of their family's financial circumstances.
Our Need-Based Tuition Assistance Program was created to help make our executive functioning coaching accessible to students with executive functioning challenges whose families may not otherwise be able to afford these services.
Each year, The Ladder Method awards a limited number of tuition assistance awards (3) to students demonstrating financial need. Awards may cover a portion or, in exceptional cases, the full cost of tuition.
For the 2026–2027 school year, up to three tuition assistance awards are available.
Because funding is limited, the program is highly selective. Every application receives a thoughtful, individualized review by The Ladder Method Scholarship Committee.
About The Program
The Ladder Method specializes in executive functioning coaching for students with ADHD. Our personalized coaching helps students strengthen the skills that are essential for long-term academic success, including:
Organization and planning
Time management
Study skills
Prioritization
Goal setting
Self-advocacy
Accountability
Confidence and independence
Our mission is to ensure that financial circumstances do not prevent deserving students from receiving the support they need to reach their full potential.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Student is entering Grades 4–12 during the 2026–2027 school year.
Student resides within the United States.
Family demonstrates financial need.
There is no minimum GPA requirement.
The Ladder Method recognizes that traditional academic performance does not always reflect the potential of students with ADHD. Applications are evaluated holistically, considering each student's unique circumstances.
Tuition Assistance Awards
Awards are based on demonstrated financial need and available funding.
Recipients may receive:
Partial tuition assistance
Significant tuition assistance
Full tuition assistance (when warranted)
Award amounts vary for each family and are determined individually by The Ladder Method Scholarship Committee.
How Financial Need Is Evaluated
Tuition assistance is awarded after a comprehensive review of each application.
While household income is an important consideration, The Ladder Method Scholarship Committee also evaluates factors such as:
Household size
Cost of living
Educational expenses
Medical and therapy expenses
Other financial circumstances that may impact a family's ability to access executive functioning coaching
Submitting an application does not guarantee an award. Due to the limited number of tuition assistance awards available each year, funding is provided to applicants whose demonstrated financial need aligns most closely with the mission of The Ladder Method.
Application Timeline
Application Deadline
September 1, 2026
Application Review
Approximately 15 days following the application deadline.
Award Notifications
Application notifications are made on a rolling basis.
Required Documentation
To verify financial need, applicants must submit the following after completing the application:
Most recently filed federal tax return
Please email supporting documentation to:
clientservices@theladdermethod.com
All financial information and supporting documentation are kept strictly confidential, reviewed only by The Ladder Method Scholarship Committee, and used solely for determining tuition assistance eligibility.
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed using a holistic evaluation process.
The Scholarship Committee considers:
Demonstrated financial need
Student's ADHD-related support needs
Commitment to academic and personal growth
Overall application quality
Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee the receipt of tuition assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many awards are available?
Up to three tuition assistance awards are available for the 2026–2027 school year.
Is there a minimum GPA requirement?
No. The Ladder Method believes students with ADHD should be evaluated on their potential rather than solely on academic performance.
Can I receive full tuition assistance?
Yes. Depending on demonstrated financial need and available funding, awards may range from partial tuition assistance to full tuition assistance.
Is my financial information confidential?
Yes. All financial documents are treated as confidential and are used solely to determine eligibility for tuition assistance.
Can I apply if my household income is higher?
Yes. Household income is only one factor considered during the financial aid review. The Scholarship Committee evaluates each family's complete financial circumstances before making award decisions.
Our Commitment
At The Ladder Method, we believe students with ADHD possess extraordinary intelligence, creativity, and potential. Financial barriers should never prevent a student from accessing the support they need to develop lifelong executive functioning skills.
Through our Need-Based Tuition Assistance Program, we are proud to invest in students and families by providing meaningful access to individualized executive functioning coaching.
We look forward to reviewing your application.