Harding Academy | Tuition & Financial Aid

Affording Harding Academy

We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive Harding benefits every student. We are committed to making our school financially accessible to all families. Please note, financial aid is currently available to families with students in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.

To be eligible for financial aid, families must demonstrate financial need, which is the difference between the school’s tuition and fees and what the family can reasonably contribute. Harding assesses financial need using the analysis of FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment.

If you do not believe you will be able to pay the full tuition, we encourage you to apply for financial aid. The FACTS application is available online at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3VNGN. The application asks questions about financial resources and commitments and also requires a complete copy of previous year tax returns and a current year W2 form.

Total financial aid budget for 2023-2024: $1.1 Million
Percentage of students receiving financial aid in 2024-2023: 12%
Average Size of Grant in 2023-2024: $15,646
Average 2023-2024 tuition payment: $9,278

Tuition


2024-2025 Pre-Kindergarten	$18,000
2023-2024 Lower School (grades K-5)	$24,235
2023-2024 Middle School (grades 6-8)	$26,545

Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year for Kindergarten through 8th grade will be announced in February 2024. Those accepted for admission pay a non-refundable $1,000 deposit with their contract, which is applied toward tuition.

Please note that tuition does not include the cost of activity fees, textbooks, personal supplies, or the optional lunch program. Fees are detailed HERE.

Financial Aid FAQ'S

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

Who can apply for financial aid?

Parents and guardians of children who are applying for Kindergarten through 8th grade are welcome to apply for financial aid.
When can I apply for financial aid?

The financial aid application is available on November 1st. Please submit the application no later than February 1st if you are applying for admission to Harding and December 1st if you are a returning family.
How is need determined?

Financial need is the difference between the school’s tuition and fees and what the family can reasonably contribute. Harding uses the FACTS application to assess the family’s resources and expenses.
Can you tell me more about the process of applying for financial aid?

To apply for financial aid, you will complete the FACTS application. The application will ask questions about your family’s financial resources and expenses. You will need to upload tax forms including your most recent 1040 and W-2 forms.
What payment plans are available?

Click here to view our three payment plans.
Can we expect the same amount of financial aid in future years?

Families are asked to apply for financial aid every year. Financial aid support can increase or decrease in proportion to the amount of change in a family’s financial situation. Should a family’s financial situation remain the same, they can anticipate a similar amount of financial aid support.
Does financial aid cover just tuition? What about additional expenses?

Harding considers the full cost of a Harding experience when determining a family’s financial aid award. The full cost includes both tuition and any required expenses.
When will I be notified about my financial aid decision?

For new families, financial aid decisions are communicated with admissions decisions. Please view the admissions timeline for the grade to which your child is applying for more information. For returning families, financial aid decisions are communicated when re-enrollment contracts are issued each winter.

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Financial Aid FAQ'S

List of 8 frequently asked questions.