DCDS Admissions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR ROLLING ADMISSIONS UNTIL ALL SPOTS ARE FILLED.

EXCITING NEWS: 

A limited number of spaces are available in Kindergarten - Apply today!  

STEPS TO APPLY:

The application checklist can be viewed in our online application portal.  To see the list, please fill out an inquiry form.

INQUIRE NOW

We are still accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year on a rolling basis until all seats have been filled.  Please inquire now to start your application!

FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid applications not in place by the January 31 deadline are now being considered on a rolling basis. Please see our GUIDED TUITION section for more information. 
 

STEPS TO APPLY

The application checklist can be viewed in our online application portal.  To see the list, please fill out an inquiry form.

INQUIRE NOW

Detroit Country Day School is committed to attracting a talented, mission-appropriate student body regardless of a family’s ability to afford our tuition. DCDS has a proud history of providing access to our school program, and guided tuition is our need-based financial aid program that realizes our commitment.

The Guided Tuition Program allows all families to apply for reduced tuition. The Guided Tuition level for each student is governed by our charge, the needs of our families and the budget of the school. While all families may apply, priority is given to students entering the Upper and Middle Schools before considering students entering the Lower School. The Guided Tuition Committee operates separately from the admission process and does not impact your child’s admission to the school. Current students applying for Guided Tuition must be in good standing with the school.

DCDS welcomes any family in need of financial assistance to apply for our need-based guided tuition program.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TUITION AND AFFORDABILITY AT DCDS

Detroit Country Day School is unique in that we offer door to door transportation (bus) service to all students, as well as a Bus Stop Program, which picks up and drops off in central locations across Southeastern Michigan. 

During the 2024-25 school year, our Bus Stop program offered stops in Millennium Park (345701 Six Mile Road, Northville), Hollywood Market (1495 Rochester Road, Rochester), Novi Civic Center (45175 West Ten Mile Road, Novi), and Troy Community Center (3179 Livernois, Troy). Additional stops are added based on family interest and demand. New for 2025-26, a stop will be added in Grosse Pointe.

Buses run twice (early and late) after school to accommodate on-campus athletic practices and after-school activities. Late bus transportation is available at an additional cost for students participating in off-campus athletic practices.

For more information on costs associated with both door to door and the Bus Stop Program, please see the Transportation section on our Tuition and Affordability page.