Affording DA
We believe that a Durham Academy education should be accessible to students of all backgrounds — regardless of their families' financial means.
The purpose of DA's financial aid program is twofold: to assist families whose only barrier to an independent school education is the cost of tuition, and to enhance the entire student body through socioeconomic, cultural and geographic diversity.
We are committed to enrolling the most dynamic student body possible, regardless of families' ability to pay the full tuition; to that end, admissions decisions are made prior to evaluating families' financial need. Financial aid awards are offered in the form of scholarship grants, not loans, and do not have to be repaid.
DA offers financial aid to families from a wide range of income levels, and we encourage families to apply for financial aid if they believe they need any level of support.
“I'm so grateful for the opportunities I was afforded here at Durham Academy, and I want to make sure the students after me are afforded those same opportunities. If it weren’t for the generosity of folks who came before I showed up, I wouldn’t have been able to come here.”
Justin Paige ’01
What Does Financial Aid Include?
After-School Programs
Our after-school programs for Preschool, Lower School and Middle School students provide a safe, fun and supportive environment where children have the opportunity to explore their interests beyond the regular school day. After-school offerings for pre-kindergarten students run from the end of the school day to 5 p.m. For kindergartners, Lower Schoolers and Middle Schoolers, after-school offerings run from the end of the school day to 6 p.m. There is no fee for before-school care. Families receiving financial aid will also receive the same percentage of aid for after school expenses.
Additional Expenses
2019–2020 Tuition & Fees
|
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
Activity Fee |
|---|---|---|
|
Pre-K |
$15,550 |
$275 |
| Kindergarten | $20,335 | $350 |
|
Grades 1–4 |
$24,290 | $350 |
| Grades 5–8 |
$24,840 |
$600 (grades 5 & 6) |
| Grades 9–12 |
$26,935 |
$825 (grades 9 & 10) |
| Additional Fees | ||
| Student Capital Fee for New Students (one-time fee) |
$3,000 | |
| Textbook Costs (grades 5–12) | Average of $500–$700 per year | |
| Tuition Refund Plan (required of all financial aid recipients) |
Annual premiums of $108–$188 | |