Tuition Information

What is Tuition Assistance?
Tuition Assistance adjusts tuition rates based on need. This allows families to apply for tuition assistance; thus, making a Nardin Academy education affordable to many qualified students who could not otherwise join our school community.

How Does Tuition Assistance Work?
Any family (current or new) of a full-time enrolled five year-old through twelfth-grade student may apply for Tuition Assistance if they are concerned about affording the tuition at Nardin Academy. Many factors are considered when determining the tuition amount a family is able to pay, including income, assets, unusual expenses, and size of the family. The resources available for the family in a given year must also be considered in light of the Tuition Assistance awards available at Nardin Academy.

An application for Tuition Assistance does not affect the re-enrollment or the admission process. Regardless of financial need, parents should initiate the re-enrollment or admission process as early as possible. New families may apply for Tuition Assistance only after they have applied for admission to the school. Re-enrolling students must apply for Tuition Assistance each year.

It is not possible for a family or the school to estimate the tuition assistance for which a family qualifies without the completion of a Tuition Assistance application. Applications are submitted directly to a third-party company which evaluates the application based on a methodology and algorithm for Western New York and makes a recommendation to the school’s Tuition Assistance committee as to what the family can afford towards a Nardin Academy education. Qualifying families are notified of their award from the Director of Finance and Tuition Assistance.

Unfortunately, the school is not able to provide Tuition Assistance to every deserving student. We work within our available resources to make the school accessible to as many qualified, mission-appropriate students and families as possible.

Do I need to apply to Nardin Academy to receive confirmation of my Tuition Assistance?
Yes.

What is the cost to apply for Tuition Assistance?
The cost of applying for Tuition Assistance is $60, which is an amount that the third-party company sets. Families below certain income levels may be eligible for a fee waiver which is automatically applied to your application.

Should every new Nardin Academy family submit an application for Tuition Assistance?
No. Only families where affordability is a concern and feel they may not be able to pay the full Tuition should submit a financial application.

Do I need to apply for Tuition Assistance every year?
Yes. A new application must be submitted every year because a family’s financial situation can change from year-to-year.

If I do not qualify for the program this year, can I apply again next year?
Yes. A family that does not qualify is welcome to reapply the following year. Again, a family’s financial situation can change from year-to-year.

Do I need to apply for admission separately from applying for Tuition Assistance?
Yes. For new students, application to Nardin Academy and application for Tuition Assistance are two separate processes. However, new families may complete both application processes simultaneously.

Will applying for Tuition Assistance hurt my child’s chance of being admitted to the school?
No. Admission applications and Tuition Assistance applications are evaluated separately, and an application for Tuition Assistance has no bearing on admission decisions.

Are some families awarded full tuition?
No. Every family is required to make a financial investment in their child’s education. Our commitment in providing Tuition Assistance means that we are sharing in that investment with you.

Where does the funding come from to support Tuition Assistance?
Like most independent schools, funding comes from our Annual Fund, Endowment, and other revenue generating activities such as our athletic facility rentals.

What kind of economic situation is typical of a family who qualifies for Tuition Assistance?
A wide range of families with a variety of circumstances may qualify for the program. It is our desire to enroll as many talented, hard-working students as possible and we would like to provide access and affordability towards our outstanding education. If affordability is a concern for your family, we encourage you to apply for Tuition Assistance.

Are all admitted students offered Tuition Assistance if the family qualifies?
We have a limited amount of funds to provide our families and do our best to bridge the gap to help families fund a Nardin Academy education. Therefore, a student may be admitted to the school but placed on a waiting list for Tuition Assistance. It is recommended that families apply for Tuition Assistance as early as possible.

Will Tuition Assistance lead to larger class sizes?
No. Nardin Academy will continue to accept qualified, mission-appropriate students who have a high level of commitment to their studies.

Who should I contact with questions about Tuition Assistance?
Questions about Tuition Assistance should be directed to:

Should every returning Nardin Academy family submit an application for Tuition Assistance?
No. Only families who feel they may not be able to pay full tuition should submit a financial application. If affordability is a concern for your family, we encourage you to apply for Tuition Assistance.

Do I need to apply for Tuition Assistance every year?
Yes. A new application may be submitted every year because a family’s financial situation can change from year-to-year. 

If I do not qualify for the program this year, can I apply again next year?
Yes. A family that does not qualify is welcome to reapply the following year. Again, a family’s financial situation can change from year-to-year.

Are some families awarded full tuition?
No. Every family is required to make a financial investment in their child’s education. Our commitment in providing Tuition Assistance means that we are sharing in that investment with you.

Where does the funding come from to support Tuition Assistance?
Like most independent schools, funding comes from our Annual Fund, Endowment, and other revenue generating activities such as our athletic facility rentals.

What kind of economic situation is typical of a family who qualifies for Tuition Assistance?
A wide range of families with a variety of circumstances may qualify for the program. It is our desire to enroll as many talented, hard-working students as possible and we would like to provide access and affordability towards our outstanding education. If affordability is a concern for a family, we encourage you to apply for Tuition Assistance.

Will Tuition Assistance lead to larger class sizes?
No. Nardin Academy will continue to accept qualified, mission-appropriate students who have a high level commitment to their studies.

Who should I contact with questions about Tuition Assistance?
Questions about Tuition Assistance should be directed to: