TUITION & FEES
2026-2027 TUITION & FEES
TUITION
Elementary School (K-5th) $9,253
Middle School (6th-8th) $9,967
High School (9th-12th) $10,874
All tuition and fees are listed on an annual basis unless otherwise noted.
ANNUAL FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)
APPLICATION FEE - NEW STUDENTS
$150 per new student per application year
Please note: Processing fees from Finalsite or your financial institution may apply to all online payments, including but not limited to the application fee.
ENROLLMENT AND FIRST MONTH'S TUITION - ALL FAMILIES
All families pay an Enrollment Fee and the first month’s tuition each year to secure their student’s spot.
Annual Enrollment Fee
• $250 per student, not to exceed $500 per family
New students
• Enrollment Fee and first month’s tuition are due within ten days of accepting an admissions offer.
Returning students
• Enrollment Fee and first month’s tuition are drafted in February of the current school year for the upcoming school year.
RESOURCE FEE - ALL STUDENTS
Resource Fees help cover curriculum, classroom materials, and other required educational resources.
Annual Resource Fee
K-5th Grade $400
6th-8th Grade $500*
9th-12th Grade $600*
Resource Fee Timing
• Charged in June for the upcoming school year, or
• Within ten days of offer acceptance for mid-year admissions
*Some resources may not be included in this fee and must be purchased separately for each student.
See Tuition Assistance for additional information and policies.
OTHER ANNUAL COSTS
Families should also anticipate additional expenses throughout the year, which may include:
• Annual Theme T-shirts
• Field trips and experiential learning opportunities
FIELD WORK (ALL GRADES)
Field Work and other experiential learning activities are scheduled throughout the school year to enrich students’ educational experiences. Some of these opportunities may incur additional costs, and families will be notified as they arise.
Estimated Annual Cost:
K-5 - $80 | 6-8 - $100 | 9-12 - $150
Optional travel opportunities are available for Upper School students and range from $600- $3500.
ATHLETIC FEES (5th–12th GRADES, OPTIONAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE)
These fees apply to students who choose to participate in athletics.
- Cross Country - $150
- Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Flag Football - $250
EXTRACURRICULAR (6th–12th GRADES, OPTIONAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE)
These fees apply to students who choose to participate in the following extracurricular activities.
- Robotics - $250
- Theater (Students enrolled in the theater elective and/or theater production participants). - $250
LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAM FEE
A fee is assessed for all students enrolled in the Learning Support Program. Details are determined on an individual basis.
- Tier 1: $300
- Tier 2: $600
SENIOR CLASS FEE
All families with a senior are assessed a $400 non-refundable Senior Fee per senior, which includes:
- Three dinner tickets for the Senior Launch Dinner
- Senior photography sitting fee
- Cap and gown package
- Diploma
- Senior T-shirt
LANGUAGE & CULTURE OPPORTUNITIES (OPTIONAL)
Additional optional costs are associated with:
• Dual Enrollment options for Spanish 3 and 4 through Houghton University
• Study abroad experiences related to Language and Cultural Studies
RETURNING STUDENTS – CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT
Continuous Enrollment allows us to maximize our resources and provide Christian education to our families at the highest level of excellence. Once enrolled, the Continuous Enrollment Contract renews automatically each year through high school graduation unless a family opts out for the following year, withdraws mid-year, or HOPE Academy terminates the agreement.
Each returning family receives, before February 1:
• A copy of the Continuous Enrollment Contract
• A personalized tuition letter
• A payment schedule
The Enrollment Fee and the first month’s tuition are due annually in February to secure your student's spot for the subsequent school year. Resource Fees are charged in June.
It is the family's responsibility to communicate with the Office of Advancement if a Tuition Assistance decision is dependent on their student’s enrollment prior to the enrollment due date. If a student reenrolls and does not receive an award, penalties for opting out after February 1 will apply as outlined in the Continuous Enrollment Contract.
OPT-OUT
To opt out of enrollment for the upcoming school year, email your intent to opt out to Jennifer Bullock at jbullock@hopek12.com by February 1. This communication releases your student’s spot in the next grade level and prevents the Reenrollment Deposit draft.
The Reenrollment Deposit and any other applicable tuition and fees are non-refundable. Please refer to your Continuous Enrollment Contract for further details, including payment responsibilities and opt-out timelines.
2026-2027 ENROLLMENT DATES
| ACTIONS | COMPLETION DATE |
| Priority Early Admissions | Apply now for the 2026-2027 School Year |
| New Family Admissions | Continuous Admissions – Wait Pools may be in effect |
| Opt-Out of Enrollment | Email HOPE Academy Admissions Office by February 1 |
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NCSEAA |
Apply for NCSEAA Opportunity Scholarship during priority enrollment and email Admissions confirmation of your application. |
| HOPE Tuition Assistance* | Apply by March 1 for consideration (if applying for this Tuition Assistance, families must also apply to NCSEAA, and if receiving NCSEAA, are ineligible for additional Tuition Assistance.) |
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Families may choose one of the following tuition payment plans:
Option 1: Pay in Full
• Tuition paid in full by June 5
Option 2: Monthly Payment Plan
• Tuition is divided into ten equal monthly payments, drafted on the 5th of each month
• For returning students, the first month’s tuition and Enrollment Fee draft on February 5 and serves as the non-refundable deposit for the upcoming school year
• Remaining monthly drafts occur August 5 through January 5 and March 5 through May 5
• No payment is drafted in July
• Resource Fees are drafted on June 5
For newly admitted families, the non-refundable deposit (Enrollment Fee and first month’s tuition) is due within ten days of the admissions offer. Resource Fees are charged in June. HOPE Academy does not prorate tuition or fees.
PROCESSING FEES
Processing fees from Finalsite or your financial institution may apply to all online payments, including applications, tuition, and other school-related charges.
MONTHLY DRAFT FEE
This fee is charged by Finalsite at the time of enrollment or re-enrollment.
Returned or failed payments are subject to additional fees. FACTS will automatically reattempt drafts in accordance with its processing policies.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
To keep costs minimal, HOPE Academy communicates all additional charges (field work, student activities, athletics, etc.) in advance. These charges are billed through each family’s FACTS account as they arise.
ALL TUITION AND FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE