| Grade | Enrollment Fee (non-refundable) | Deposit Fee* (non-refundable) | 2024-25 Tuition* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K | $500 | *$500 (applied to tuition) | $9,000 (Tuition payments begin June 1) |
| Grades K – 12 | $500 | *$500 (applied to tuition) | $11,950 ($3,450 Prepayment due June 1) |
*Tuition and fees for each subsequent year will be determined by the Governing Board by February. Tuition includes curriculum, school supplies, and local field trips for all students. All rates shown are for the 2024-2025 school year unless otherwise indicated.
*Tuition payments begin June 1st | *$3,450 Tuition prepayment due June 1st | *Payment plan options available in FACTS.
It is the heart of the TCA Governing Board to keep tuition and fees as affordable as possible while still maintaining financial responsibility. Our hope is that no family will avoid enrollment due to our tuition and related costs. TCA founders are working tirelessly to find financial assistance and scholarships for families who desire a classical education and have a true financial need. Please see tuition assistance information below. As is noted on the Enrollment and Tuition Agreement, once a child is enrolled at The Classical Academy of Sarasota and the academic year has begun, tuition must be paid for the entire year in which the student is enrolled, even if the student is un-enrolled for any reason.
Tuition Policy for TCA 2024-2025
Re-enrollment for Returning Families:
- Re-enrollment opens in January
- Returning families must re-enroll by February 16th, 2024 at 4pm.
- Re-enrollment & Deposit fees are due at the time of re-enrollment and are non-refundable.
- $1000 per student ($500 Re-enrollment & $500 Registration Deposit)
Application and Enrollment for New Families:
- Non-refundable Application Fee due at time of submission
- Applications will be reviewed in the order received
- Enrollment opens in February 2024
- Enrollment & Deposit fees are due at the time of enrollment and are non-refundable
- $1000 per student ($500 Enrollment & $500 Registration Deposit)
Wait-List:
- Application required to be on waitlist for any given year. Non-refundable Application Fee due at time of submission.
- Families who do not submit the enrollment fee within 48 hours of an admission offer will forfeit their place on the wait-list, and another family on the waitlist will be contacted
Scholarship Applicants:
- Scholarships accepted – Step Up / AAA / FES / FTC / Hope / FES-UA *Service Plan, IEP or 504 may be required
- All families must submit the $1000 non-refundable enrollment and deposit fee upon enrollment
- The tuition prepayment $3,450 is due June 1. *payment plans available in FACTS
- TCA will request the tuition balance ($8000 for 24/25 school year) from scholarship regardless of award amount
- Parents are responsible for any portion of tuition not covered by prepayment and scholarship awarded funds
- Parents may request reimbursement from available scholarship funds for any portion paid after July 1, 2024
- Credits will be issued to a student’s account at the end of the school year once all balances are paid
Family Empowerment Scholarship – Unique Abilities:
- TCA is able to accept students who receive FES-UA scholarship (formerly Gardiner and McKay scholarships)
- TCA will only accept students whose educational needs can be met by the school.
- Students and parents who are eligible to receive the FES-UA Scholarship will be required to provide a copy of the student’s service plan at time of application and will meet with an administrator to determine acceptance when space is available.
Tuition Assistance
It is recommended that families apply for the Step-Up for Students scholarship, Family Empowerment scholarship or AAA scholarship.
Step-Up for Students/Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES)/AAA Scholarship Fund
Step up for Students and the AAA Scholarship Fund are school choice organizations awarding private school
scholarships to qualifying households in the state of Florida. Families and students must qualify for the
scholarship and apply directly to either organization. Scholarship guidelines and qualifications can be found at
the following websites:
- Step Up for Students and Family Empowerment: www.stepupforstudents.org
- AAA Scholarship Fund: https://www.aaascholarships.org/