Tuition and Fees
Tuition Rates and Expenses for 2012-2013
Tuition for grades 7 and 8 for 2012-2013 is $18,700. Tuition for grades 9-PG is $23,800 but the average family pays less than $15,000. Over half of our students receive need-based financial aid grants each year. Family circumstances differ, but many families with incomes of up to $150,000 qualify for financial aid at The Academy. That's because The Academy is committed to building a civil learning community of socio-economically diverse students through need-based financial aid grants. Over half our students receive need-based financial aid grants each year.
An Academy education is an up-front investment that pays dividends over a student's lifetime. Whether measured in terms of academic preparedness for college, college and university placement outcomes, social and emotional health, or range of creative expression, The Academy helps young people prepare for college and a purposeful life beyond schooling.
Financial aid awards consist of a direct aid grant that does not need to be repaid. The Academy uses an outside evaluator to determine a family's need for aid. The School and Student Service (SSS) is sponsored by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). After considering many factors such as income, net worth, family size, and the number of children in tuition-paying institutions, SSS estimates parental contribution toward tuition at The Academy. The Academy's financial aid committee reviews this information and federal tax return(s) before meeting a portion of the demonstrated need for financial aid.
According to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), families who choose independent private schools like The Academy often cite teacher quality, academic standards, and individual attention as reasons for their choice. You'll find all those things at The Academy, plus you'll also find a vibrant, supportive, and safe community with a socio-economic mix like that of our students' hometowns.
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