Tuition & Fees

At RISE Academy, our commitment goes beyond academic excellence; we strive to nurture character, resilience, and a lifelong dedication to personal growth and learning in every student.

New Student Application Fee

All new students are required to pay a non-refundable $75 fee upon submission of the admissions application.

2026-2027 School Year Enrollment Fees

All students are required to pay the non-refundable enrollment fee prior to the start of the school year. It is charged for them using the payment method on file once their enrollment is confirmed for the 2026-2027 school year. Once a student is enrolled, the enrollment fee will be automatically charged for the following year unless a student Intends to Discontinue their enrollment (as per the Save-Your-Spot policy).

Enrollment Period		Early Childhood Education (ECE)	K-8	High School
Early Enrollment* Through March 30, 2026	Through March 30, 2026	$510	$850	$1,275
Regular Enrollment	March 31 through June 15, 2026	$600	$1,000	$1,500
Late Enrollment**	After June 15, 2026	$600	$1,100	$1,600

*Early Enrollment Discounts for returning students are contingent on the registration packet being submitted by March 30, 2026.
**Enrollment packets submitted after June 16, 2025 are subject to a $100 late fee (as indicated)

Annual Tuition (2026-2027 School Year)

Tuition is due in full at the start of the school year. As a convenience to families, it can also be paid in 10 equal monthly installments (from August 1, 2026 to May 1, 2027).

Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Program	Option	Monthly Tuition	Annual Tuition Over 10 Months	If Paid in Full by August 15(See Upfront Payment Incentive below)
Early Learners (Ages 2–3)	Five Days/Week	$1,760/month	$17,600	$16,720
	Five-Day Half-Day	$1,395/month	$13,950	$13,252.50
	Three Days/Week (M/W/F)	$1,250/month	$12,500	$11,875
	Two Days/Week (T/Th)	$1,095/month	$10,950	$10,402.50
Preschool (Ages 3-4) and Pre-Kindergarten (Ages 4–5)	Five Days/Week	$1,625/month	$16,250	$15,437.50
	Five-Day Half-Day	$1,295/month	$12,950	$12,302.50
	Three Days/Week (M/W/F)	$1,150/month	$11,500	$10,925
	Two Days/Week (T/Th)	$995/month	$9,950	$9,452.50

The 2-day (Tuesday/Thursday) and 3-day (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) part-time options provide more accessible enrollment pathways for families who may not need a full five-day schedule.
Because each half-day student still occupies a classroom seat that could otherwise be used for a full-day student, half-day enrollment will be available only on a limited basis and subject to classroom capacity.
Full-day enrollment will receive priority placement. Part-time and half-day availability will depend on staffing, classroom space, and overall program needs.
We are also actively considering an afterschool program option that would provide extended care beyond 2:45 PM. We request families who are interested in this option to complete the interest form. Your feedback will help us determine whether there is sufficient interest to move forward.

K-12 Program

	K-8	9-11	12
Annual Fee	$12,075 per year	$15,000 per year	$13,375 per year
Monthly Installment	$1,207.50 per month	$1,500 per month	$1,337.50 per month
If paid in full by August 15 (see Upfront Payment Incentive below)	$11,471 upfront	$14,250 upfront	$12,706 upfront

Family Volunteer Hours and Fees

School families are required to fulfill 30 hours of volunteer service during the school year. This service plays a vital role in supporting the school’s programs, events, and daily activities. Volunteer Fees are assessed at a rate of $15 per hour only if the required volunteer hours are not completed for each term (15 hours per term). The maximum volunteer fee will be charged as follows:

$225 if 15 hours aren’t fulfilled by January 15th, 2027
$225 if 15 additional hours aren’t fulfilled by April 30th, 2027

Serve the Mission Fund

In alignment with our mission and vision, our commitment at RISE Academy is to extend our services to as many students and families as possible. In order to facilitate enrollment at RISE Academy, we subsidize tuition for K-12 education. The approximate standard annual cost for a K-8 student is $16,000, and for a high school student, it is $18,250. In support of this initiative, the “Serving the Mission Fund” offers families the opportunity to contribute back to the school through the following options:

1. Families with the means are urged to pay the full tuition amount of $16,000 (K-8) or $18,250 (9-11) / $16,500 (12) per year.
2. Each family is required to contribute a minimum monthly donation $25 ($250 annually).

These contributions play a crucial role in supporting various school initiatives, including the sponsorship of other students, development of future programs, funding classrooms, and more!

It’s important to note that any amount contributed to this fund is considered a donation and is separate from school tuition. As RISE Education System is a federally registered nonprofit organization, these donations are tax deductible. Official receipts are available upon request.

RISE Academy greatly appreciates the ongoing support of its students and families!

Tuition Discounts

Siblings

Families enrolling multiple children at the school receive a 10% tuition discount for the second child and any additional children:

→If a family has multiple students enrolled, a 10% sibling discount is automatically applied to the K-8 students only. ECE and High School students will pay the full tuition.
→ If a family has only K-8 students in a family, the 10% sibling discount is automatically applied to the younger K-8 students only. The oldest K-8 student will pay the full tuition.
→ If there are multiple students enrolled in ECE or high school, the student with the higher tuition will pay the full amount.

Upfront Payment Incentive

5% upfront payment incentive for families that pay the full amount of the tuition due by August 15, 2026

Staff

RISE Academy staff members can receive a discount up to 50% on their child’s tuition, depending on their employment status and contract.

Note

Discounts cannot be combined with other discounts or financial assistance except for the Upfront Payment Incentive.

Financial aid is available for K-12 students; applications are required annually, with a deadline of June 15, and a priority early enrollment deadline of March 10, 2026.

Full payment of yearly tuition is due at the time of enrollment. While the option of paying in installments is offered as a convenience to parents, the full tuition amount is still required regardless of whether or not school is in session for the entire month. Failure to meet payments may result in dismissal of students from RISE Academy.
Students that begin at RISE Academy after September 30 will pay tuition at a prorated cost based on their first day of school. Their first tuition payment is due before they begin attending school.
The application fee and enrollment fee are both non-refundable
In the event of early withdrawal, tuition is not refunded for time the student was enrolled
Parents must give at least 30 days written notice prior to withdrawing to avoid being charged for the month. Students who are withdrawn on or after May 1, 2027, will not receive a credit for days not enrolled.
Tuition is still due in the event of student absences in order to maintain their enrollment status.
If a student pays upfront tuition and withdraws through the year, they will be refunded for the days the student will not be attending as long as 30 days notice is given. If 30 days notice is not given, tuition for 30 days after the date of notice will be due.
Tuition can be paid through Credit/Debit Card or ACH/Bank Transfer. Credit/Debit Card transactions will incur a 3% processing fee. In the event of refunds or withdrawals, the processing fee will not be refunded.
It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure the payment method on file is up-to-date. If a tuition payment is declined on the first day of the month or tuition is not submitted, there will be a $25 late payment charge issued if it is not resolved by the 3rd business day of the month.
The payment method on file may be used to charge other incidental fees during the school year such as special in-class activities, field trips, or late pick-ups.
RISE Academy reserves the right to dismiss any student whose individual needs cannot be met by the school.
RISE Academy reserves the right to refuse service if there is a dispute or violation of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
RISE Academy reserves the right to change the fees and programs offered without prior notification.
RISE Academy will bill tuition in accordance as indicated above.