The ACA school board acknowledges that a significant number of University Model families are primarily supported by single incomes, and as such, the school is committed to fostering an accessible educational environment. To support these families, ACA is dedicated to offering financial aid for those who qualify, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder students' access to quality education.
2026-2027 Tuition and Fees
Full Time Students
Non-Refundable Application Fee (new families only) $ 55 first student and $25 for additional students
Entrance testing (all new students) $ 85 per student
Non-Refundable Registration Fee $ 385 per student
Tuition for 7th – 8th grades (2 day) $ 7,170 per year
Tuition for 7th – 8th grades (3 day)** $ 8,430 per year
Tuition for 9th – 12th grades (3 day) $ 8,730 per year
Graduation Fee (seniors only) $ 250 per student
**Middle School 3-day program includes guided work periods on Mondays, but no additional classroom instruction.
Senior Options
Seniors will initially be enrolled at the full time tuition rate. Once their transcripts are reviewed and sufficient credits are confirmed, their ACA course load and corresponding tuition can be adjusted accordingly.
Taking up to 3.5 credits $ 7,170 per student
Taking up to 4.5 credits $ 8,120 per student
Full-time Technical School $ 1,410 per student
Non-Refundable Application Fee (new families only) $ 55 first student and $25 for additional students
Entrance testing (all new students) $ 85 per student
Non-Refundable Registration Fee $ 385 per student
Tuition for 7th – 8th grades (2 day) $ 7,170 per year
Tuition for 7th – 8th grades (3 day)** $ 8,430 per year
Tuition for 9th – 12th grades (3 day) $ 8,730 per year
Graduation Fee (seniors only) $ 250 per student
**Middle School 3-day program includes guided work periods on Mondays, but no additional classroom instruction.
Senior Options
Seniors will initially be enrolled at the full time tuition rate. Once their transcripts are reviewed and sufficient credits are confirmed, their ACA course load and corresponding tuition can be adjusted accordingly.
Taking up to 3.5 credits $ 7,170 per student
Taking up to 4.5 credits $ 8,120 per student
Full-time Technical School $ 1,410 per student
Payment Schedules
Non-refundable registration fee is due upon acceptance or re-enrollment to hold student’s place. All new students must undergo placement testing before enrolling.
Pay in Full: balance due by May 1
Two Payments: half of tuition due in May, balance due in September
Monthly Payments: balance divided equally, paid in full by February (down payment is required if enrolling after April 1)
Reenrolling families will be billed for 11 months from April through February (if enrolled before April 1)
Billing and tuition management takes place through FACTS; once your student is registered, you will receive an email with instructions on signing a tuition agreement and setting up a payment plan. All families choosing the two payment or monthly payment plans will incur a one-time processing fee and are required to utilize ACH bank withdrawal. Credit cards are also accepted for an additional processing fee. A late fee of $50 will be assessed for each returned or late payment.
Pay in Full: balance due by May 1
Two Payments: half of tuition due in May, balance due in September
Monthly Payments: balance divided equally, paid in full by February (down payment is required if enrolling after April 1)
Reenrolling families will be billed for 11 months from April through February (if enrolled before April 1)
Billing and tuition management takes place through FACTS; once your student is registered, you will receive an email with instructions on signing a tuition agreement and setting up a payment plan. All families choosing the two payment or monthly payment plans will incur a one-time processing fee and are required to utilize ACH bank withdrawal. Credit cards are also accepted for an additional processing fee. A late fee of $50 will be assessed for each returned or late payment.
Out of Pocket Expenses
Curriculum Expenses
Textbooks $ 0 Supplied by ACA
Trips $ 0 All required field trips & retreats are covered by tuition
Electives $ 0 All ACA Monday electives are covered by tuition
Private Instructors (optional) Varies Music instruction available at an additional cost
Junior/Senior Optional Add-Ons
Guatemala Trip for 1st time $ 990 (students can fundraise)
Guatemala Trip for 2nd time $1900 (students can fundraise)
Spanish 3 add on $ 700 (includes a week at an international language school)
Athletics & Club Expenses
ACA High School Sports $ 165 per season
ACA Middle School Sports $ 135 per season
LCCS Co-op Sports $ 185 per season
After School Clubs $ 30-50 per club
Textbooks $ 0 Supplied by ACA
Trips $ 0 All required field trips & retreats are covered by tuition
Electives $ 0 All ACA Monday electives are covered by tuition
Private Instructors (optional) Varies Music instruction available at an additional cost
Junior/Senior Optional Add-Ons
Guatemala Trip for 1st time $ 990 (students can fundraise)
Guatemala Trip for 2nd time $1900 (students can fundraise)
Spanish 3 add on $ 700 (includes a week at an international language school)
Athletics & Club Expenses
ACA High School Sports $ 165 per season
ACA Middle School Sports $ 135 per season
LCCS Co-op Sports $ 185 per season
After School Clubs $ 30-50 per club
Financial Aid
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Anchor participates in Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Students can apply to be considered for financial aid if their household’s annual income is no greater than $112,348 plus $19,775 for each dependent member of the household as defined by the IRS. Financial aid eligibility is determined by FACTS, a third party financial aid assessment to maintain the financial privacy of families. An aid application fee will be required by FACTS.
The financial aid committee will award aid to qualifying families in monthly cycles beginning March 15. Applications completed first will be prioritized, but note that your 2025 tax forms must be submitted with your application. |
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Refund Policy
All tuition and fees are non-transferable from student to student.
If a student withdraws after the enrollment or re-enrollment has been submitted, a written withdrawal request must be submitted to the Head of School. Application, registration and testing fees are not refundable, however, a family's contracted tuition obligation is rounded to the nearest $10 and refunded or forgiven based on the date of the student’s approved withdrawal request as follows:
Before May 15: 90% of tuition will be refunded/forgiven
Before July 1: 2/3 of total tuition refunded/forgiven
Before Aug 15: 1/3 of total tuition refunded/forgiven
No tuition forgiveness or refund will be possible after Aug 15.
Exceptions will only be considered if a family experiences death in their immediate family, job transfer requiring a household move more than 45 minutes from the campus or extreme extenuating circumstances. All requests for exceptions should be made in writing to the ACA Board of Trustees for consideration. A board decision will be made within 30 days of the receipt of the request.
No activity fees, partial or otherwise, will be refunded for students temporarily barred from participation in electives or extra-curricular activities due to academic or disciplinary problems.
If a student withdraws after the enrollment or re-enrollment has been submitted, a written withdrawal request must be submitted to the Head of School. Application, registration and testing fees are not refundable, however, a family's contracted tuition obligation is rounded to the nearest $10 and refunded or forgiven based on the date of the student’s approved withdrawal request as follows:
Before May 15: 90% of tuition will be refunded/forgiven
Before July 1: 2/3 of total tuition refunded/forgiven
Before Aug 15: 1/3 of total tuition refunded/forgiven
No tuition forgiveness or refund will be possible after Aug 15.
Exceptions will only be considered if a family experiences death in their immediate family, job transfer requiring a household move more than 45 minutes from the campus or extreme extenuating circumstances. All requests for exceptions should be made in writing to the ACA Board of Trustees for consideration. A board decision will be made within 30 days of the receipt of the request.
No activity fees, partial or otherwise, will be refunded for students temporarily barred from participation in electives or extra-curricular activities due to academic or disciplinary problems.