Tuition – Affording Private School | Lakeview Academy, Gainesville, GA

Lakeview Academy seeks to admit creative, talented, curious, and motivated students regardless of socio-economic background. Our tuition model enables us to provide a superior college-preparatory education for all our students and maintain small class sizes to ensure individualized attention. If you are concerned that the full cost of our tuition may be out of your reach, we encourage you to contact us to discuss assistance options, visit the school, and apply.

Affordability and Tuition Assistance
We offer need-based tuition assistance as well as flexible payment options for 1st through 12th grade. Our admission process is need-blind with decisions made independent of a student’s financial need. We are happy to discuss options with you at any point in the application process and conversations are strictly confidential. Currently over 25% of our families receive some type of tuition assistance.

As a member of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) and in accordance with their guidelines, we do not offer merit or athletic-based scholarships at any grade level. Doing so would prohibit students from participating on academic or athletic teams. We offer need-based tuition assistance only.

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> Applying for Tuition Assistance

We encourage families to apply as soon as possible as funds diminish as the enrollment period progresses. To help us objectively calculate what a family can contribute, Lakeview utilizes an impartial financial aid and award management tool – School and Student Services (SSS) – which was built in partnership with the National Association for Independent Schools (NAIS). Returning families are required to reapply annually as part of the re-enrollment process.

Deadlines:
Returning families must apply by April 30, 2021, for the 2021-22 academic year. New families must apply within two weeks of receiving acceptance of admission to Lakeview Academy.

To start the application process for tuition assistance, email Angela Presley at angela.presley@lakeviewacademy.org.

FAQs

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

Is there an income level above which a family does not qualify for tuition assistance?

No. There is no ‘magic number’ which determines whether a family does or does not receive assistance. Income is only one factor that is taken into consideration. To help us objectively calculate what a family can contribute, Lakeview utilizes an impartial financial aid and award management tool – School and Student Services (SSS) which was built in partnership with the National Association for Independent Schools (NAIS). Multiple factors are considered when evaluating a family’s ability to pay, including but not limited to household income, family size, the number of children attending tuition-charging schools, and assets and liabilities not reflected in household income. Each situation is unique. If you feel you will need tuition assistance, we encourage you to apply.
Do you offer merit or athletic scholarships?

No. As a member of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) and in accordance with their guidelines, we do not offer merit or athletic-based scholarships at any grade level. Doing so would prohibit students from participating on academic or athletic teams. We offer need-based tuition assistance only.
Is there a deadline for applying for tuition assitance?

Returning families must apply by April 30, 2021, for the 2021-22 academic year. New families must apply within two weeks of receiving acceptance of admission to Lakeview Academy. We encourage families to apply as soon as possible as funds diminish as the enrollment period progresses.
How many students receive tuition assistance?

Currently over 25% of our families receive some type of tuition assistance.
Will my child's experience at Lakeview be different if we receive tuition assitance?

No. Tuition assistance information is strictly confidential and in no way affects the student experience. Families and recipients are also required to keep tuition assistance confidential.
Will I need to repay any tuition assistance I receive?

No. Tuition assistance is provided in the form of grants, not loans, which do not require repayment.

Questions?
Contact Angela Presley by email at angela.presley@lakeviewacademy.org or call 770-531-2656.

Lakeview Academy’s non-discrimination policy can be found here.

Tuition and Fees (2021-22)

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PreK 3 (3 day option)

Tuition: $7,405

Deposit $100 (applies to tuition)

Books/Technology (estimate): $75*

Fees (estimate): $710*

*Fees and additional expenses vary from student to student. These estimated fees include lunch, books, trips, technology, uniforms, and extended learning. We have estimated these fees to help give you a clearer picture of what your full yearly costs may be.
PreK 3 & 4 (5 day option)

Tuition: $9,777

Deposit $100 (applies to tuition)

Books/Technology (estimate):
K3 $75*
K4 $120*

Fees (estimate):
K3/K4 $830*

*Fees and additional expenses vary from student to student. These estimated fees include lunch, books, trips, technology, uniforms, and extended learning. We have estimated these fees to help give you a clearer picture of what your full yearly costs may be.
Kindergarten

Tuition: $12,518

Deposit $350 (applies to tuition)

Books/Technology (estimate): $270*

Fees (estimate): $930*

*Fees and additional expenses vary from student to student. These estimated fees include lunch, snack bar, books, trips, technology, uniforms, and extended learning. We have estimated these fees to help give you a clearer picture of what your full yearly costs may be.
Grades 1-4

Tuition: $16,830
(with Pre-Payment Discount)

Deposit $750 (applies to tuition)

Books/Technology (estimate): $340*

Fees (estimate): $860*

*Fees and additional expenses vary from student to student. These estimated fees include lunch, snack bar, books, trips, laptop, uniforms, and extended learning. We have estimated these fees to help give you a clearer picture of what your full yearly costs may be.
Grades 5-7

Tuition: $17,715
(with Pre-Payment Discount)

Deposit $1,000 (applies to tuition)

Books/Technology (estimate): $525*

Fees (estimate): $1,375*

*Fees and additional expenses vary from student to student. These estimated fees include lunch, snack bar, books, trips, laptop, uniforms, and extended learning. We have estimated these fees to help give you a clearer picture of what your full yearly costs may be.
Grades 8-12

Tuition: $18,790
(with Pre-Payment Discount)

Deposit $1,000 (applies to tuition)

Books/Technology (estimate): $550*

Fees (estimate): $1,750*

*Fees and additional expenses vary from student to student. These estimated fees include lunch, snack bar, books, trips, laptop, and uniforms. We have estimated these fees to help give you a clearer picture of what your full yearly costs may be.

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Discounts & Payment Plans

We offer several discounts on full tuition to families that pre-pay tuition in full or have multiple children enrolled simultaneously.

Pre-Payment Discount
Lakeview offers a discount on tuition in grades 1-12 to families that pre-pay tuition(s). Payment deadlines for this discount for the 2021-22 academic year are:

Returning families - payment is due by March 10, 2021

New families - payment is due 10th of each month after enrollment

Two Payment Discount (only available until May 15)
Lakeview offers a discount on tuition in grades 1-12 to families that prepay tuition(s) in two equal installments. Payment deadlines for this discount for the 2021-22 academic year are:

First payment due — June 10, 2021
Second payment due — August 10, 2021

Multi-Child Discount
Families paying more than one full tuition in grades 1-12 are eligible for the following tuition reduction:

5% off second full tuition;
20% off third full tuition;
35% off fourth full tuition;
50% off fifth full tuition.

Note: Order of tuition is determined by student age from oldest to youngest, (i.e., 'first' tuition is based on your oldest child, 'second' tuition is your second oldest, etc.). The reduction percentage is calculated based on the Pre-Payment Discount tuition amount and is applied equally over the payment period you select. Multi-Child discounts may not be used toward the deposits.

Monthly Payment Plan
Our monthly payment plan does not offer a discount on tuition, but it does allow you to spread your tuition payment over the academic year without paying interest.

Detailed monthly payment information can be found HERE.
Early Bird

Early Bird is supervised morning care offered from 7:30 am to 8:00 am for Lower School students only. There is no supervision of Lower School students prior to 7:30 am. There is a charge of $5 per child per week for this service. All Early Bird students will be signed in by a teacher/assistant waiting outside the Lower School and escorted to the Extended Learning Room. At 8:00 am, all Early Bird students will be sent to their homeroom, where they will be under the supervision of their classroom teacher. This is a drop-in program, no registration required.
Extended Learning

Available for Pre-K through 5th grade
Monday-Friday from 2:15pm-6pm

Program provides outdoor play, arts and crafts, homework time, rest, and snack. Registration is due by noon on the Monday of the week for which you would like your child to attend. Your child can attend one or more days in the week. Last minute drop-ins are accepted at a higher hourly rate.

Fees are:
$7 per hour for registered students
$12 per hour for drop-in students
$25 annual registration fee
Learning Support

Available by referral to students in grades 1-12 who may need support to develop and maintain their ability as a successful and independent learner. Fees are charged per session.

Fees per session are:
Grades 1-5: $20
Grades 6-12: $25

For your estimating purposes, the average amount paid for a school year by families whose child needs this support is approximately:

Grades 1-5: $1,000
Grades 6-8: $2,400
Grades 9-12: $1,200

More information about our Learning Support Programs can be found - here.
Lunch

The 2020-2021 daily boxed lunch prices are:
K3 - 5th grade $4.50
6th - 8th grades $4.75
9th - 12th grades $5.25
MS Snack Box $1.25
Transportation

Per month transportation costs for the 2020-2021 academic year are:

One Student:
One-way $130
Two-way $180

Two Students:
One-way $195
Two-way $270

Additional students in a single family are free!

Occasional riders are $7.00 per ride
One-way riders exceeding more than five rides in a week will be charged $7.00 for each additional ride.

K3 - 5th grade	$4.50
6th - 8th grades	$4.75
9th - 12th grades	$5.25
MS Snack Box	$1.25