Tuition

Invest in Education at New Life Academy

As a parent in today’s world, you know how challenging it can be for students to navigate changing cultural values and perspectives. Investing in a high-quality education grounded in a Biblical worldview, where teachers are dedicated to ensuring every student feels known, loved, and valued, is priceless. However, you might have concerns about how the cost of a private Christian education could impact your family’s budget. Below, you will find tuition information, other fees, and details about NLA’s Variable Tuition assistance. As your family seeks to partner with New Life Academy, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

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2025-26 Tuition Rates

K-12 Tuition for 2025-26
GRADE LEVEL	TUITION
Kindergarten-Grade 5	$13,332
Grades 6-8	$15,069
Grades 9-12	$16,240

The numbers listed above represent the maximum a family will pay if they do not qualify or choose not to apply for Variable Tuition.

Early Childhood Tuition for 2025-26
GRADE LEVEL	TUITION
2-Day	$5,458 ($455/month*)
3-Day	$8,137 ($678/month*)
5-Day	$12,878 ($1,073/month*)

*The monthly payments above are based on a 12-month schedule

Additional Fees

Application fee of $125
Non-refundable enrollment deposit of $450 (K-12) or $200 (Early Ed). This will be applied toward the overall tuition.
Before/After School Care
Activity fees for drama, athletics, or other extracurriculars
AP testing fees
Instrument rental $5-$50
Local and global excursions

Variable Tuition

New Life Academy offers Variable Tuition to assist families in making private school tuition more accessible.

At New Life Academy, we are committed to making private Christian education accessible for families with varying incomes so that more students can flourish in a Christ-centered community. Variable Tuition is a need-based tuition assistance program for grades K-12 that helps with the accessibility of a Christian education, thanks to the generosity of our annual donors.

New Life Academy partners with FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition) to process financial aid applications. FAST provides our school with a need-based financial analysis, allowing us to allocate our resources wisely and fairly. All information from FAST regarding a family’s request for financial assistance is kept confidential. The FAST application for financial assistance for the 2025-26 school year will be available on November 25th.

Aid ranges from $0 to a maximum of half a year’s tuition, based on the financial need of each student’s family. We encourage families to apply as soon as possible after submitting an application for admission to New Life Academy. Variable Tuition is awarded annually for one school year, and families need to reapply each year. Please note that renewal is not automatic or guaranteed, as available funds and a family’s financial situation can change from year to year.

Apply for Variable Tuition

New Life Academy awards approximately $977,000 in tuition assistance annually.

The following documents contain helpful information about the financial aid process:

Intro to FAST for Parents

FAST Aid Parent User Guide

FAST Worksheet

Tips for Tax Submissions

For questions regarding financial aid, contact the admissions office (VT@newlifeacademy.org or (651) 757-4380)

Two students sit on rock steps outside the front doors of the school working on their class assignment while giggling.

Thank you to the New Life donors. Without their generosity we wouldn’t have been able to send our son to New Life over the years. The financial assistance has been so critical and important to our family. New Life has really changed his life. I don’t have to worry about his future anymore. He’s thriving now and really happy. I know he’s going to do great things for other people in the world because he has such a great foundation.”

SARA, NEW LIFE PARENT

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes — families can make their tuition payments monthly, bi-annually, or annually.

How does NLA determine if a family is eligible for reduced tuition?

NLA partners with FAST, a third-party financial processor for private schools nationwide. FAST examines a family’s overall financial situation.

Is Variable Tuition available for students in all grades?

No. Variable Tuition applications are available for students in grades Kindergarten-12th. Variable Tuition is not available for Early Education students in Preschool Prep, Preschool, or Pre-K.

Could applying for Variable Tuition diminish the chances of my child being accepted to NLA?

No. Your application for Variable Tuition will be reviewed separately. Submitting an application for assistance has no bearing on your child’s admissibility.

Should we apply for admission to New Life first, or start with the Variable Tuition application?

The first step in the admission process is to create an admissions account in our Veracross Admissions portal. You can access the online application when you log on to your account. Families can apply for Variable Tuition at the same time, even if all admissions application requirements are not yet complete. This helps ensure that your Variable Tuition award gets processed before an offer of acceptance is given.

Do we need to apply for Variable Tuition every year?

Yes. A new application must be submitted every year. Since financial pictures can change from year to year, this ensures that NLA is able to provide funds based on need.

Schedule a Tour

We invite you to discover the value of a New Life Academy education firsthand by scheduling a visit to our campus. Check out our upcoming Preview Night dates or request a personal tour. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing more about the opportunities available for your child.