Tuition & Financial Aid at SCH Academy

Celebrating individual passions

There is no typical SCH student nor one way to experience SCH. Students are able to thrive as they can be themselves, have access to a range of opportunities, and explore many areas from academics to sports to extracurriculars.

UPPER SCHOOL PARENT '24 & '26

What makes an sch education?

An SCH education is dynamic. We prepare our students for higher education and the world beyond, nurturing their passions, expanding their academic potential, and encouraging independent thought. Below you will discover the breadth of our programs and how SCH goes beyond the expected. Want to know more information on the next steps or how financial aid and scholarships work at SCH? Our Admissions team is here to help.

Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Learn more about CEL

Learn more about CEL

Whether the problem is water pollution or cultural bias, our students take on interesting challenges rooted within their passions. SCH student entrepreneurs have gone on to develop their own projects and apps, build companies, and even launch and sell their own products. We're proud to see our trademarked CEL curriculum taught internationally, enabling younger generations to gain the skills that will help them better shape their future.

Our CEL Program

Check out our Favorite Places on Campus

Hear what our students say

Hear what our students say

Athletics at SCH

Learn more about our Blue Devils

Learn more about our Blue Devils

Outdoor Education

Learn about our Outdoor Program

Learn about our Outdoor Program

Having a 62-acre campus means our students have ample space to play, learn, experiment, and explore. From hikes and science experiments to bug habitats and campus beehives, having a pair of waterproof boots is a must at SCH. Throughout the year, our faculty finds innovative ways to incorporate our backyard woods into lessons and the overarching curriculum.

In Our Backyard

2023/2024	AGE / LEVEL	tuition
Early Childhood	18 Months - 4 Years	See Rates
Pre-Kindergarten	4 - 5 Years	$26,975
Kindergarten	5 - 6 Years	$30,250
Lower School	Grades 1 - 4	$34,700
Middle School	Grades 5 - 8	$41,450
Upper School	Grades 9 - 12	$46,100

40%

of SCH Academy students receive financial aid.

Pre-K to 12

students are offered financial aid assistance.

$1K-$40K

is the range of grants awarded.

100%

All applications are considered regardless of financial aid status.

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Financial Aid

tuition & financial aid FAQs

How do I start to apply for financial aid?

When is financial aid awarded?

Starting in December, the Financial Aid Committee meets to review financial aid files on a first-come, first-served basis. Families will be notified to log onto mySCH to view their child's online Financial Aid Award letter.

New applicants for admission and financial aid may receive early notification if both their admissions and financial aid files are completed by the end of December.

What are the SCH Financial Aid guidelines? We use SSS.

Who do I contact if I need assistance with financial aid?

Scholarships

Opportunity for incoming 9th Graders

The Jordie Maine '79 Scholarship is awarded annually to one scholar-athlete who exemplifies the character, talent, and leadership abilities of Jordie Maine, CHA alumnus. All incoming 9th grade students and current SCH 8th graders are eligible to apply to the Jordie Maine '79 Scholarship.

Deadline to apply: January 2 | Scholarship application opportunities reopen late August of the incoming school year.

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Payment Plans

Admissions Timeline

Application process:

Attend an in-person or virtual admissions event in the fall (Admissions Events)
Submit an online application in late summer or throughout the fall (online application)
Receive a phone call from your SCH Admissions Director welcoming you to SCH, schedule a parent tour, and schedule a student classroom visit (based on grade-level of interest)
Submit required admissions materials (see the "Admissions Checklists" below)
Complete application in December/January
If applying for financial aid, complete that process during the admissions process (see the "Financial Aid" tab on this page)
Receive admissions decision once application has been processed (typically 2 weeks after complete application is submitted)

Rolling Application Process:

Submit application (when your family is ready, any time of the year)
Go through the same process as above and receive an admissions decision within 2 weeks after application is submitted
The school sets aside both classroom spaces and financial aid for candidates who may apply later in the school year
If you have any questions regarding the rolling admissions process, please contact Maggie Baker: mbaker@sch.org | 215-247-7007

Admissions Checklists

Click the tabs to view the admissions checklists for Lower School (pre-k to 4th grade), Middle School (5th to 8th grade), and Upper School (9th to 12th grade) - each linked to our divisional admissions pages.

5th-8th Grade

5th-8th Grade

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Applicants:

Admissions Application
Parent Conversation (with the Director of Middle School Admissions)
Parent Questionnaire
Student Visit (optional)
Student Interview (with a Dean of the Middle School)
Teacher Recommendations (current Math & English teacher)
School Records/Transcripts (last year's and current grades required)
Admissions Testing: ISEE or SSAT**

**If you are seeking academic support or accommodations, we will require a copy of your child's most recent psycho-educational evaluation (completed within the last three years).

9th Grade

Admission Application
Parent Questionnaire and a Follow-Up Conversation
Student Full-Day Visit and Interview
Current Math & English Teachers Recommendations and a Principal or Guidance Counselor Recommendation
Final 6th and 7th Grade Report Cards
Current Report Card / Progress Report
Outside Testing** (SSAT or ISEE)

** If you are seeking academic support or accommodations, we will require a copy of your student's most recent psycho-educational evaluation (must be completed within the last 3 years).

10th-12th Grade

Admission Application
Parent Questionnaire and a Follow-Up Conversation
Student Full-Day Visit and Interview
Current Math & English Teachers Recommendations and a Principal, Guidance Counselor or Academic Advisor Recommendation
Final Report Card (last two academic years)
Current Report Card / Progress Report
Outside Testing** (ISEE, SSAT, PSAT or SAT)

** If you are seeking academic support or accommodations, we will require a copy of your student's most recent psycho-educational evaluation (must be completed within the last 3 years).

Talk with us

Looking for help with your financial aid application? Contact:

Murielle Telemaque,
Admissions Office Data Manager & Financial Aid Manager

p: (215) 261-6965
e: mtelemaque@sch.org

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Tuition & Financial Aid at SCH Academy