Affording North Cross

North Cross offers the best independent education in the Roanoke Valley, and it's more affordable than you think.
In our Tuition & Fees table below, you'll see a "Tuition Range" for most of our programs. This range represents our Tailored Tuition program offerings. Tailored Tuition is a tuition program designed to meet your family’s unique financial position. Many independent and private schools across the country offer similar tuition options under the names “Indexed Tuition” or “Variable Tuition.” The application for Tailored Tuition is optional. Any family concerned about affording the full tuition rate at North Cross School should consider this program. A student must be engaged in the application to North Cross before submitting a Tailored Tuition application.

By offering Tailored Tuition, North Cross provides an affordable education for many families in the Roanoke Valley and helps fulfill the school’s objective to compose a diverse student body—one that is able to make full use of the school’s academic, athletic, and artistic offerings. After all, with more bright young minds in a classroom, the better off our students and teachers are.
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A complete schedule of costs for the 2018-19 academic year.
TUITION & FEES FOR 2018-19
Grade
Instruction Begins
Day Ends
Fees 
Tuition Range
ECP-1 (3-Day)*
7:50 AM
1:00 PM
None
$4,850
ECP-1 (5-Day)*
7:50 AM
1:00 PM
None
$4,850-$7,020
ECP 2 Half-Day
​7:50 AM
1:00 PM
None
$4,850 – $8,160 
​​ECP 2 Full-Day
7:50 AM
2:50 PM
None
$4,850 – $9,810
ECP-3/K
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None
$4,200-$11,360
​1st
​"   "
"   "
None
$4,200-$13,940
​2nd
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"   "
 None
​$4,200-$14,450
3rd
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None
$4,200-$14,970
4th-5th
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None
$4,200-$16,000
6th - 8th
8:15 AM
​3:10 PM
Per course schedule selected
$4,200-$17,280
​9th - 12th
8:00 AM
3:10 PM
Per course schedule selected
​$4,200-$18,730
9th - 12th 
​Boarding ^
​N/A
N/A
​$1,000
for transportation to/from dorm daily and after school activities on campus
$20,500
Includes room, evening and weekend meals and dorm activities
Optional charges include those for Lemon Dining Hall, Extended Day, Enrichment Programs, Student Accident Insurance, and the Tuition Refund Plan. Participation in the Tuition Refund Plan is required for all new students unless tuition is paid in full by August 20. See the right column for additional information regarding optional and additional charges.
 *Those ECP-1 students who have a sibling enrolled at a higher, full-day level may attend extended day (2:50pm dismissal) at no extra cost. 
^International families are expected to budget approximately an additional $4200 for the school year to cover costs such as school lunches, breakfasts, and class fees. Families will be billed through their Smart Tuition account.

Tailored Tuition FAQs

Is every family required to submit a Tailored Tuition application?
No, families are not required to participate.
AFTER I APPLY, WHEN CAN I EXPECT A DECISION?
Applications are confidential and considered by the Tailored Tuition Committee separate from admission or re-enrollment. Families typically receive their Tailored Tuitions within two weeks of providing all required information to our confidential third party service.
WILL APPLYING FOR TAILORED TUITION AFFECT MY STUDENT'S ACCEPTANCE?​
No. Admission applications and Tailored Tuition applications are evaluated separately, and an application for a Tailored Tuition has no bearing on the admission process. North Cross School has a need-blind admission policy.
Does North Cross School offer a “multi-student discount"?
Not exactly.  However, one of the considerations for Tailored Tuitions relates to family size and number of students applying for admission or enrolled at North Cross School.  The application takes into account the increased impact on a family's financial situation when applying for more than one child. 
What kind of financial situation is typical of those who receive a Tailored Tuition?
A wide range of families with a variety of circumstances receive Tailored Tuitions, from those who are able to pay close to top of the tuition range to those who are at the entry level of the range. Many factors are evaluated, including income, assets, unusual expenses, and the size of the family.  Click on each image to see an infographic with the full example. The examples only include a few of the factors considered.
Is it possible to attend North Cross School at no cost
No. Every family is required to make a financial investment in their child’s education. Our commitment to providing Tailored Tuitions means that we are sharing in that investment with you.
Do I need to apply for a Tailored Tuition every year
Yes. A new application must be submitted every year.  North Cross remains committed to maintaining similar levels of tuition responsibility, with similar financial circumstances.  If a family’s ability to contribute to the student’s education increases, the tuition rate may increase accordingly.
Does North Cross offer scholarships?
Yes. The school offers academic merit-based scholarships. There are no athletic scholarships.
I am a returning family, but I do not receive Tailored Tuition.  Can I apply for a Tailored Tuition?
Yes. Returning families who have never applied for Tailored Tuition are eligible to apply. Because of your previously demonstrated ability to pay at the top of the range, you would submit Tailored Tuition application, along with a written statement explaining your change in financial circumstance (change in job or income, job loss, extenuating circumstance, etc.).  The most recent two years of tax documentation are required.
When is the deadline for returning families to apply for Tailored Tuition
Current families must submit their Tailored Tuition request by completing the Parents Financial Statement and uploading the required documents by April 17, 2018.