Below you will find information about tuition and fees, our financial aid program, merit scholarships, important dates and deadlines, and a section on frequently asked questions.
All international students must enroll in a health insurance plan covering the period of time that the student plans to reside in the United States.
10 month plan: $2,295.00 12 month plan: $2,560.00
Optional for domestic students.
Fees Incidental fees are listed below. Rates are subject to change without notice.
Fees include but are not limited to the following:
Art Classes: $35 per trimester Black & White Photo Lab Fee: $35 per trimester Dance: $100 per season Electronic Music: $40 per trimester English as a Second Language: $650.00 per trimester Equestrian: $1,500 per season Filmmaking: $35 per trimester Golf: $350 per season International Student Fee: $2,950 per year Learning Skills: $950 - $3,800 per trimester Music Lessons: $35 per lesson Physics Mechanics Lab Fee: $85 per year Pottery: $30 per trimester Robotics Lab Fee: $160 per year Skiing/Snowboarding: $450 to $2,400 per season Yearbook: $25
Education is an investment, and families should expect to contribute to the cost of their child’s education. A Vermont Academy education offers students the opportunity to be known, inspired, supported, and part of something bigger. We are committed to providing an outstanding student-centered experience where the values and student outcomes are tangible.
Approximately 40% of Vermont Academy students receive financial aid, totaling 3.5 million dollars in awards annually.
Financial Aid grants are determined by a family’s demonstrated need, the merit of the applicant, and many other factors, after thoughtful consideration by the financial aid committee. To fairly and objectively determine a family’s demonstrated need, Vermont Academy partners with School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS), a third-party financial aid assessment organization. Each family completes a Parents’ Financial Aid Statement (PFS) and submits it to SSS by NAIS for Parents.
Families should request to have their PFS sent to Vermont Academy (School Code: 7936).
Although Vermont Academy benefits from a considerable financial aid budget, there is no guarantee that the full amount a family qualifies for will be granted in financial assistance.
A merit scholarship opportunity for students who live in Vermont
Merit scholarships range from $5,000-$16,000 annually
No additional application is required, students residing in Vermont are automatically considered for the merit scholarship at the time of application
Students must submit their application by the deadline to be considered for the merit scholarship
The scholarship is renewable annually for up to four years, for students who remain in good academic and community standing
Families still have the opportunity to apply for need-based financial aid
Families living in sending/tuitioning towns can potentially further reduce the cost of investing in a Vermont Academy education by the amount of their town’s contribution.
Timeline for Returning Students February 1 Submit completed Parent Financial Statement (PFS) to SSS by NAIS for Parents as well as tax returns and income verification documents.
Timeline for New Students February 1 Submit a completed application for admission.
Submit completed Parent Financial Statement (PFS) to SSS by NAIS for Parents indicating Vermont Academy as a recipient (School Code: 7936).
Vermont Academy offers limited financial aid to international students. International families must complete the Parent Financial Statement (PFS) and the International Student Financial Aid Profile. International families will need to provide income verification as per the International Student Financial Aid Profile. All currency figures must be converted to US dollars, and verification documents must be converted to English.
Returning families must reapply for financial aid each year. Families must submit the Parent Financial Statement (PFS) and all tax and income verification documents by February 1.
Vermont Academy will award a similar financial aid award each year, assuming a family’s financial circumstances do not change. Families enrolling at Vermont Academy should be aware that it is unlikely they will receive more financial aid than their original award in future years. Vermont Academy reserves the right to decrease an applicant’s award if a family’s financial situation changes for the better. Vermont Academy also expects students to remain in good academic and community standing to be considered for financial aid each year enrolled at Vermont Academy.
Yes, it is still possible to apply after the deadline. However, there is no guarantee that financial aid will be available for late applicants, so we encourage you to submit all documents on time.
Vermont Academy does offer payment plans. Tuition is paid through Blackbaud Tuition Management BTM (formerly known as Smart Tuition).
Vermont Academy offers three different payment plans.
Payment in full Requires carrying tuition insurance (TIP) unless opting out.
11 payments (from May through March) Requires carrying tuition insurance (TIP) **
There are also rolling admission payment plans. If enrolling in May, it becomes a 10 payment plan; if enrolling in June, it becomes a 9 payment plan, and so forth.
2 Payment Plan 60% due by July 16th and the remaining 40% due by December 25 - Requires carrying tuition insurance (TIP)