Education is your best investment.

AFFORDING SULLINS

We understand that planning for and investing in an independent school education requires a significant commitment from our families. When developing the operating budget each year, our Board of Directors and Administration make affordability a top priority when setting tuition rates and creating a balanced budget in alignment with the school’s mission, educational objectives, ongoing strategic plans, immediate goals, and values.

• We believe that Sullins is worthy of generous financial support, and we count on philanthropic support in order to thrive in delivering on our mission.

• We believe that Sullins should manage tuition to be as affordable as possible for families while also recognizing that an extraordinary learning experience can be very costly.

• Sullins is committed to developing a prudent and obtainable balanced budget.

Financial Aid 

Sullins Academy recognizes the value of an independent school education and strives to make its unique and excellent program available to the widest range of students. We are committed to accepting students for admission from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and have a percentage of our budget that is used exclusively for financial aid. For the 2017-18 school year, 23% of our students received financial aid, and the average award was currently $3,400.

While we attempt to meet a percentage of need, no child receives a full tuition.

Need-based financial aid is awarded annually to assist qualifying students accepted for admission, and renewal is not automatic or guaranteed as funds may vary and the family’s finances may change. Therefore, families are required to submit applications annually through the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) online application. Many factors determine whether or not a family will qualify for need-based aid. Factors such as household income and expenses, assets and debt, and the number of children in a school that requires tuition are all considerations in determining financial aid awards. Priority is given to current families who either are receiving aid or now have a need.

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All information is held in the strictest confidence.

Scholarships and financial aid are strongly supported through the generosity of individual and corporate donors.  

Tuition & Fees

Tuition Schedule | 2021-22

Preschool

3 day - half day            $3,300

3 day - full day             $3,750

5 day - half day            $4,400

5 day - full day             $5,500

Junior Kindergarten

5 day - half day             $4,400

5 day - full day              $5,500

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Kindergarten                 $6,500

Grades 1 - 5                  $7,500

Grades 6 - 8                  $8,000

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5% discount for second child

(oldest child considered first)

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10% discount for third child and additional siblings

Flexible Payment Options

Payment schedules for tuition and fees are flexible to meet your family's needs.

There are three standard plans (annual, three payments, or ten payments).

Tuition and fee payments are made through FACTS Tuition Management.

Fees

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Application Fee                      $60

Online Enrollment Fee            $25

Educational Tools Fee

Grades Preschool - 5             $375

Grades 6 - 8                           $475

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Technology Fee

Grades 1 - 4                            $150

Grades 5 - 8                            $250

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Activity/Field Trip Fee

Grades Preschool - 4             $50

Grades 5 - 8                           $100

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Milk (Optional)                        $85

Friday Ice Cream (Optional)   $20

SOAR (Afterschool Care)        $70/wk or $9/hr

School Lunches                      Varies

Spring School Trips                 Varies

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Athletic Fee                             

Grades 1 - 4                            $40

Grades 5 - 8                            $75

Tuition Refund Insurance Plan:

1.8% of total tuition