Tuition & Financial Aid

2008-2009 Tuition Information

One-third of the tuition for new students is due by the admission reply date, April 16, 2008. The balance of the tuition is paid in two installments, one due on June 15, and the other on November 1. Students already enrolled at Paideia pay tuition in three installments, one due on March 1, one due on June 15, and the other on November 1. Tuition includes a $1,500 non-refundable administrative fee.

Tuition by Section
Half Day (Ages 3-5)

$9,969

Elementary (Ages 5-12)

$15,840

Junior High (Grades 7-8)

$17,790

High School (Grades 9-11)

$17,790

High School (Grade 12)

$17,991

All tuitions include a $50 Activity Fee; junior high and high school tuitions include an art/music/athletics/trip/publication fee. High School Seniors' tuition includes a $200 Graduation Fee.

The Financial Aid Program

Applications for financial aid are available from the office and must be submitted by Friday, February 1, 2008. All aid is granted on the basis of financial need and is seen by the school community as an important means of promoting socioeconomic diversity. The school does not grant scholarships based on academic or athletic ability or any other demonstrated creative talent. There are no awards of 100 percent of the tuition; all families will be asked to pay some portion depending on financial circumstances. Admissions decisions are first made without regard to financial status, and requests for aid are considered shortly thereafter.

Important:  All Forms Due By February 1, 2008

Please return the following forms to Nancy Isom at Paideia School by February 1, 2008:

  1. The blue Financial Aid Summary Application.
  2. Both parents’ 2006 Tax Return with the accompanying schedules.
  3. If you own your own business you will need an additional form called the SSS Business/Farm Statement. It is available in the Paideia office or it can be mailed to you by calling Flo Henry at 404/270-2312. This form needs to be returned to Nancy Isom by February 1, 2008.

Please send in a copy of all 2007 W-2s by February 5.

Please return the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) to New Jersey postmarked by February 1, 2008.  All other documents go to Nancy Isom at Paideia School.  Please call Nancy Isom with any questions at 404/270-2302.

Please note: Children in the half-day program are not eligible for financial aid.