Tuition

AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

As an independent school, Renaissance does not receive funding from local, state, or federal governments and relies on tuition from enrolled families along with charitable giving from those who support our mission. The Board of Directors makes every effort to keep tuition as low as feasible, and the School’s tuition has consistently been less than that of other independent high schools in the region. When evaluated alongside our excellent faculty/student ratio as well as our seniors’ track record of earning extraordinary scholarship offers, Renaissance tuition represents an outstanding value.

Tuition for Academic Year 2011-2012 $ 13,500
(this includes book and supply fee)

TUITION ASSISTANCE:

Renaissance School offers tuition assistance for families with a demonstrated financial need. Renaissance School’s efforts to be generous with assistance are balanced with its obligation to maintain financial solvency and meet operating expenses. Consistent with national standards for independent schools, tuition assistance shall not exceed 20% of the School’s total income from tuition. The availability of funds is determined by the Tuition Assistance Committee which is comprised of the Head of School, the Business Manager and a representative from the Board of Directors.

An independent-school education is one of many choices a family may make. The primary responsibility for financing a student’s independent school experience rests with the student’s family. We anticipate that families will research all available outside resources, including extended family, to meet tuition obligations before seeking tuition assistance from Renaissance School. It is our goal that any qualified student who would make the most of the unique experience Renaissance School offers would be able to attend; and it is our reality that the funds available for tuition assistance are limited, so that we may not be able to meet all the needs of all applying families. Funds are available on a first come/first served basis and families who wish to apply for assistance should do so as soon as possible after deciding to apply.

Renaissance School uses the online services of the FACTS Grant & Aid process in order to assess financial need. To apply for Tuition Assistance, please complete an application through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment.

Renaissance School maintains all applications for Tuition Assistance with the utmost of confidentiality.

Funds are available on a first come/first serve basis and families who wish to apply for assistance should do so as soon as possible after deciding to apply.  Application should be made through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment.

To apply for Tuition Assistance, please complete an application through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment

ENROLLMENT DURING ACADEMIC YEAR:

For admission during the current academic year, tuition will be pro-rated on a semi-annual basis. Students entering school during the first two semesters will be obliged to pay full tuition, and students entering school during the second two semesters will be obliged to pay half yearly tuition.

PART-TIME OPTION:

Renaissance School offers a unique option for enrolling homeschool students. A limited number of ninth and tenth grade slots are available for part-time enrollment on a first-come/first-serve basis. A part-time schedule includes a total of four courses with one of those being from the arts curriculum. The specific schedule is determined by student selections as made available by the established Renaissance weekly schedule.

Tuition for part-time enrollment is $ 7,200 plus a $150 book and activity fee.

Tuition assistance is not available for part-time students.