Affordability: Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition

At CA, our tuition is as comprehensive as possible so that each student enjoys a challenging and rewarding experience. Our tuition covers all basic educational expenses including classroom supplies, field trips, yearbooks, student publications, computer use, lunch, and commencement.

For Grades 5-9: tuition includes the cost of a student iPad; families are responsible for a keyboard and case.
For Grades 6-12: families are responsible for the cost of books/ebooks (approximately $150 per year for Middle School; $400 per year for Upper School).

2019-2020 Tuition

Pre-Kindergarten (full day): $23,850
Kindergarten (full day) - Grade 5: $27,160
Grades 6-12: $29,420

Bus Transportation and Before- and After-School Programs are available for an additional fee. Click here to view extra services provided by Colorado Academy.

Financial Aid

Our priority is for all admitted students to have the opportunity to attend CA, regardless of their family's economic situation; please do not let the cost of tuition deter you from considering Colorado Academy.

For the 2019-2020 school year, CA offered over $3.7 million in financial aid to qualifying families supporting more than 19% of the student body. Financial aid is awarded to current and newly admitted students on the basis of demonstrated need, as determined by factors such as income, family size, assets, and liabilities. As financial aid is treated as a gift from the school, there are no repayment requirements. However, as circumstances and tuition change each school year, families are required to complete the financial aid process on a yearly basis.

First priority is given to families who submit all of their financial information by the February 15 deadline. Families applying for aid after the deadline are considered for the financial aid waitlist.

Financial Aid Checklist & Timeline

List of 3 items.

PARENTS' FINANCIAL STATEMENT | Before Feb 15

The Application for Financial Aid is separate from the Application for Admission, although the two application cycles do overlap. After January 1, complete the online Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) using the link below.

Start Application
2018 & 2019 TAX RETURNS / W-2'S | Before Feb 15
In the Financial Aid application, please include the following. You may upload these documents online HERE or submit them directly to Colorado Academy, Office of Financial Aid, 3800 S. Pierce St; Denver, CO 80235; fax to 303-914-2589; or scan to the appropriate Admission Director:
- 2018 & 2019 federal tax returns, including all schedules
- W-2 statements and/or 1099(s) from 2018 & 2019 tax returns
FINANCIAL AID AWARDS | February - May

After the Admission Committees make decisions, a separate Financial Aid Committee reviews the completed financial aid applications for current and newly admitted students.

Financial Aid Contacts

Heidi Chesley
Director of Upper School Admission and Financial Aid
303-914-2572 direct

Contact regarding: Upper School, Grades 9-12

Catherine Laskey
Director of Admission and Financial Aid
303-914-2571 direct

Contact regarding: Middle School, Grades 6-8, and Multi-Divisional Families

Caren Salzer
Director of Lower School Admission & Financial Aid
303-914-2549 direct

Contact regarding: Lower School, Pre-K through Grade 5

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