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2022-23 Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade Tuition and fees

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2022-23 Tuition

  • Junior Kindergarten 3 3-Day: $6,400
  • Junior Kindergarten 3: $8,550
  • Junior Kindergarten 4 Half-Day: $8,550
  • Junior Kindergarten 4: $10,700
  • Junior Kindergarten 5: $10,700
  • Kindergarten: $13,375
  • First – Third Grades: $17,150
  • Fourth – Seventh Grades: $19,350
  • Eighth – Twelfth Grades (Day): $21,425
  • Eighth – Twelfth Grades (Boarding): $49,000​*
  • Crosswalk: $7,250 – $14,000**
*Includes tuition, room, and board. 
**Cost is in addition to NCS grade-specific tuition, cost range represents frequency of visits deemed necessary. 

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Note that the prices listed do not take into account any discounted tuition resulting from our Tailored Tuition program or additional specific course fees for Middle and Upper School students. 

​Ellis Hall After-School Care:
For JK3 - 5th grade, Extended Day is available from the end of the class day until 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, and during some holidays. The afternoon begins with 45 minutes of homework help, followed by playtime and activities. North Cross also offers an after-school enrichment program (Opening Doors) for Junior Kindergarten through 5th grade at an additional cost. Offerings include weekly soccer, dance, gymnastics, LEGO® building classes, and dance and average around $100 per course, per trimester.
Note: JK-3 students with an older sibling enrolled in a grade that dismisses at 2:50 or after may attend Extended Day from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at no charge. If staying after the sibling is dismissed, the charge for the hours from 3–6:00pm will apply.

Eaton Hall After-School Study Hall is available at the end of the school day from 3:30pm until 6:00pm. 

More information on After-School Opportunities can be found here. 

Tailored Tuition Discount

Tailored Tuition is an optional discounted tuition program for which any family currently applying to North Cross in grades Kindergarten through twelve or enrolled at the school can apply. Families concerned about affording the full tuition rate at North Cross School should consider this program. On average, over 25% of our families receive a Tailored Tuition which takes into account each family's unique income and expense portfolio and adjusts tuition accordingly.
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North Cross also offers merit-based scholarship programs for students who show exceptional leadership and academic accomplishment. For more information, visit our "How to Apply" page.

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.
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.
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.). 
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 December 31.
APPLY FOR TAILORED TUITION
Please Note: You must already be in the application process for North Cross School or currently enrolled to apply for Tailored Tuition. Current families may only apply during the re-enrollment process before each academic year.
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Roanoke, Virginia 24018
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North Cross School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school founded in 1944 and governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.

All contact information listed on this website is for official North Cross School business only. North Cross School does not accept unsolicited advertisements sent to school email addresses, phone numbers, or fax numbers listed on this site.

North Cross School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid or employment policies, or any other programs administered by the School. For more information, read our Inclusivity Statement.

​Accreditation
North Cross is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. North Cross School's Junior Kindergarten is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools who is recognized by the Board of Education pursuant to §22.1-19 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Virginia Council for Private Education to accredit private nursery, preschool, elementary and secondary schools in Virginia
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Memberships
North Cross is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, National Association for College Admission Counseling, and Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling, The Cum Laude Society and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Vision & Values
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Building Character
    • Board of Trustees
    • Senior Administration
    • Our new Head of School: Armistead Lemon '95
    • Director of Development Search
    • Head of School's Blog
    • Campus Map
    • In the News
    • NOW@NORTHCROSS
  • ACADEMICS
    • Lower School >
      • Early Childhood Program
      • First through Third Grades
      • Fourth and Fifth Grades
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Middle School >
      • Sixth through Eighth Grades
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Upper School >
      • Ninth through Twelfth Grades >
        • Global Studies Distinction
        • STEM Distinction
        • Fine Arts Distinction
        • Internship Program
      • Course Catalog
      • College Counseling
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • The Talfourd H. Kemper Library
    • CrossWalk for Learning Differences >
      • Meet Our Faculty
  • ARTS
    • Band
    • Chorus
    • Studio Art & Graphic Design
    • Theater
    • Friends of the Arts
  • ATHLETICS
    • Athletics Calendar
    • Teams & Schedules
    • Championships & Awards
    • Forms
    • Facilities
    • Meet Our Athletics Staff
    • Athletic Boosters
    • In the News
  • STUDENT LIFE
    • Dress Code
    • Extracurriculars
    • International Students
    • Boarding at North Cross
    • After-School Opportunities
    • Summer Programs
  • PARENT/Alumni RESOURCES
    • Log in to FACTS
    • School Calendar
    • Back-to-School
    • Student & Parent Handbook
    • Parent Opportunities
    • Need to Get in Touch?
    • Covid Protocols
    • Alumni >
      • Awards
      • Athletic Hall of Fame
      • In the News
      • Class Notes
      • In Memoriam
    • Spirit Stores >
      • Apparel
      • Gifts & Accessories
      • Athletics
  • ADMISSIONS
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • What is an independent school?
    • Inquire & Tour
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition and Fees
    • International Student FAQs
    • Meet Our Team
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    • Meet Our Team
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