Tuition & Financial Aid

Affording The Academy at Penguin Hall

An Academy education is an investment that does not depreciate over time. In fact, this investment grows in value throughout the course of a lifetime as she pursues her advanced education, a rewarding career and most importantly, enjoys a balanced and satisfying life.

Tuition for The Academy at Penguin Hall offers an unparalleled value among private schools on the North Shore. Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is $42,800. The cost includes participation in all APH athletics (excluding co-op sports), performing arts, school clubs and activities, as well as lunch daily. Breakfast in the morning and snacks in the afternoon are available for sale in the Bistro. There are no technology, parking, lab or activity fees. Van transportation and five-day boarding carry additional costs.

At The Academy, we recognize that when choosing a private, independent school, finances play an important role in the decision. The Academy at Penguin Hall strives to make its educational experience attainable to as many families as possible. Listed below are some possible resources for affording The Academy at Penguin Hall including financial aid. Families should seek all possible resources for financing an Academy education before applying for financial aid.

  • Your Tuition Solution offers flexible, budget-friendly short and long term loans specifically for private education.
  • 529 plans can be used for private elementary and high school tuition: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act allows families to use 529 plans to pay for up to $10,000 in tuition expenses at elementary or secondary public, private or parochial schools.

Financial Aid Responsibility

The primary responsibility for tuition rests with the student’s family; however, we recognize that families may require financial assistance to enable enrollment at The Academy at Penguin Hall. For all families, full participation is expected of both biological parents, stepparents and/or the adults with whom the child lives, has custody or has financial influence and responsibility in the student’s life.

In the process of evaluating a family’s financial situation, the financial aid process requires the complete documentation of all parties and the full transparency of all those identified in the categories listed above, regardless of divorce, separation or estrangement. Documentation and transparency are also required if other parties with a relationship to the child or their family (grandparents, friends, etc.) will be involved in funding all or part of tuition. A financial aid award will be issued when we have the required information from all parties.

Apply for Financial Aid

Financial aid is available and awards are based on a family’s demonstrated financial need as determined by FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment Service. Families should identify all possible resources for funding a Penguin Hall education before seeking financial assistance from the school. To apply for financial aid, please visit the FACTS Portal and complete your application.

Scholarships

The Academy at Penguin Hall has several scholarships available on an annual basis for only qualified early admissions applicants. Applicants are automatically considered for scholarships. Early admissions applications are due on November 15, 2023. Scholarships are renewable over four years and are applied to tuition.

This Scholarship is available to early admission applicants only. The President’s Scholarship is awarded to a student who is a confident collaborative thinker and brings to Penguin Hall a proven record of academic achievement, leadership, community and extra-curricular involvement. The Presidential Scholarship is only awarded to an early admission candidate who demonstrates achievement in at least two of the six program areas.

This Scholarship is available to early admission applicants only. The Scholarship is awarded to that student who possesses a love of learning and a deep commitment to personal and intellectual growth. Her record of achievement is marked by passion, grit, and perseverance as she reaches for an education that will enlighten and empower her.

The Ruby Boyer Miller Scholarship is awarded to a student who shows evidence of profound commitment to their education, who values self-growth, and who demonstrates using their education to make a positive impact on the lives of those around them.

This Scholarship is available to early admission applicants only. The Scholarship is awarded to that student who demonstrates high academic achievement, creativity, leadership in the classroom, and a unique global perspective that will enrich the academic discourse at The Academy at Penguin Hall.

This Scholarship is available to early admission applicants only. The Scholarship is awarded to that student who demonstrates a purposeful and significant commitment to enhancing student life through leadership and creative initiatives that positively impact her school community.

Service Learning Scholarship – $2500

Payment Options

We offer three tuition payment plans for the academic year:

*The non-refundable enrollment deposit will be credited toward total tuition charges. The deposit is 10% of net tuition.

Pay the full year tuition on or before May 1, 2024 and receive a $1,000 discount on the net tuition amount.

This plan allows for payment of tuition charges in two installments. Payment of 50% is due May 1, 2024 and the remaining 50% is due September 1, 2024. Administrative fees apply for each installment.

The Academy at Penguin Hall partners with FACTS to provide you with this affordable and convenient option. This plan allows you to pay 9 monthly installments beginning in May 2024 and continuing through January 2025. No interest charges are associated with this plan. An administration fee will be charged for each installment.