Tuition Pricing

Tuition and Fees for the 2025-2026 School Year

Revision Date: March 04, 2025

Tuition Investment (K5-12th Grade)

  • Monthly: $650.00
  • Annually: $6,500.00
  • Includes: Tuition, two field trips, ACA Performing Arts costumes (Christmas Spectacular & Spring Program).

High School Fees (9th-12th Grade)

  • Monthly: $56.00
  • Annually: $560.00
  • Includes: Class Trip (meals not included), Jr./Sr. Class Banquets, and Graduation Reception.
  • Note: Graduation Cap and Gown is an additional fee.

Registration Fees

  • Early Registration: $25 (expires May 1)
  • Normal Registration: $150 (after May 1)
  • Secures a classroom spot upon acceptance; non-refundable, payable annually with application.

Book Fees

  • K5-12th Grade: $575.00 annually
  • Due in full by July 1st; books not ordered until paid.
  • $25 late fee applies after July 2nd.

Additional Expenses

  • Sports Fees:
    • Middle/High School: $250 per sport
    • Elementary: $125 per sport
  • School of Music Fees: $20 per lesson
  • Advanced Learning Services: $30 per session
  • Lunch Program: $6.50 per day (billed monthly)
  • ACA Crew Sweaters and Merchandise: Price TBD

Payment Options

  1. Families Qualifying for Education Freedom Scholarship Act:
    • Parents must apply for the scholarship.
    • Upon approval, the Department of Education collaborates with ACA to cover tuition investments and book fees.
    • All other expenses (e.g., high school fees, sports, music, lunch, etc.) remain the parent/guardian’s responsibility, payable via cash, check, or Smartcare account.
  2. Families Not Qualifying for Education Freedom Scholarship Act:
    • ACA offers a secondary scholarship to offset costs (amount determined and awarded individually).
    • Payment options after scholarship award:
      • A. Pay in Full: Pay by semester or full school year.
      • B. Payment Plan (10 Months: August-May):
        • Requires auto-draft setup in Smartcare on the 1st of each month.
        • Payments not received by the 15th incur a $30 late fee.
        • Covers tuition, book fees, lunches, and other Smartcare charges.
        • If auto-draft falls on a non-business day, payment processes the next business day.
      • C. Smartcare Billing Clarification:
        • Payments processed in batches on the 26th of each month for the following month (e.g., July 26th for August).
        • Auto-draft occurs on the 1st; if unpaid by the 15th, contact the office to confirm your payment plan.

Accepted Payment Methods

  • ACH: Automatic deduction from checking or savings.
  • Debit Cards
  • Credit Cards: VISA, AMEX, MasterCard, Discover (2.85% additional fee applies).

Account Policies

  • Accounts must be current for pre-registration.
  • Delinquent accounts must be paid in full before the new school year begins.
  • Consequences of Delinquency:
    • Students may not attend classes or extracurricular activities until the account is current.
    • Grade cards withheld until the account is current.
    • No grade cards, diplomas, or records released until full payment is received.
  • Declined Payments:
    • Three-day grace period to resolve and pay.
    • After grace period: $50 charge applied, and students may be barred from class until paid.

Important Notes

  • Fees are estimates and subject to change; additional fees may be added as needed.
  • Registration fees, book fees, and tuition investments are non-refundable.
  • Prices assume full enrollment; adjustments apply for mid-career entry.