Tuition & Affordability

2026-2027 Tuition & Fees

ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEES (NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS):

A non-refundable registration fee of $250 per preschool student.
A non-refundable registration fee of $350 per student (grades K-12; maximum of $1,000 per family).
A completed Enrollment Contract is due when registration fees are paid.

ENROLLMENT FEES (NEW STUDENTS):

Application Fee - $50 per child (includes testing)
Building Fund Fee - New TA Families will be assessed a one-time $700.00 Building Fund Fee.
- Students entering Kindergarten from our TA Preschool will be assessed a one-time $500.00 Building Fund Fee.

PRESCHOOL TUITION:

Families may choose from the following preschool enrollment options.
- PK3 - 3 full days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday only) OR 5 full days.
- PK4 will only be available for 5 full days.

GRADES K-12 TUITION:

Families with three or more children in grades K-12 will be assessed half of the regular tuition for the third (youngest) child.
Families may choose one of four options for payment of tuition:
- Pay in full – due July 15, 2026 o Pay in two payments – due July 15, 2026 and January 15, 2027
- Pay in four payments – due July 15, 2026, October 15, 2026, January 15, 2027, April 15, 2027
- Pay in ten monthly payments* – due monthly from July 15, 2025 through April 15, 2026. ($30 finance fee will apply.)
  ***Families with three or more children will be assessed half of the regular tuition for the third (youngest) child.

TEXTBOOKS AND WORKBOOKS:

Grades 1-12 require textbooks. A list of ISBN numbers for textbooks used in each class is made available to parents prior to the school year.
- Textbooks are often available through venues including Amazon, EBAY, etc.
- If applicable, textbooks may be purchased on a student’s personal IPAD or Kindle for usage in Middle and Upper School.
- Consumable workbooks are needed for grades K through 2nd grades. These will be purchased by the school in bulk and billed to each student’s family after purchase. Estimated cost for these workbooks is approximately $50.

CLASS/GRADE EXPENSES AND FEES:

Students will be expected to have all required supplies as listed on the annual supply list.
There will be occasional special activity fees and field trip expenses.
Students in classes that routinely require expendable, course-specific supplies will be assessed a class fee. Families will be invoiced for the relevant fees at the start of each year. These fees will be invoiced separately from the tuition invoices.
- All Art/Photography students will be assessed an additional fee of $20 for supplies.
- All Drama students will be assessed an additional fee of $20 for supplies.
- Students in grades 8-12 taking science labs will be assessed an additional fee of $30 for lab supplies for each class.
- Middle-school STEM and Exploratory classes will be assessed a $20 fee for materials.
- Junior students will be assessed an additional fee of $50 for class activities.
- Senior students will be assessed an additional fee of $75 for class activities.

TRANSPORTATION:

Transportation to/from campus will be offered for the 2026-2027 school year. The cost is $895.00 per year, per family. Route information is described on the Transportation Form.

A completed Transportation Form and payment arrangements are required prior to a student riding on school transportation.

Affordability and Financial Assistance

A Parent’s Guide to Financial Assistance

Tidewater Academy is proud to offer affordable and competitive tuition rates to all our families. We are also proud to provide financial assistance to eligible families in need. Our Director of Admissions is available to assist you through this completely confidential process. Tidewater Academy currently partners with the website Student Services Solutions to ensure confidentiality and equity. Assistance is available for students who are enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 12, and all financial assistance grants are determined based on financial need. Please know that Tidewater Academy has a strong commitment to providing assistance to our families. However, applying does not guarantee that you will be found eligible for financial assistance nor does being eligible guarantee the grant will be fully funded or available. We also consider our school-specific policies, practices, and available budgets, all of which impact determination of eligibility. In order for new families to be considered for financial assistance, all information must be on file in the Admissions Office and turned in before the enrollment contract is signed. All information received in the Admissions Office is considered confidential and it is expected that all information sent from said office will remain confidential. Our Director of Admissions is happy to answer questions and assist families in all aspects and steps of the application process. To contact our Admissions Office, please contact our Director of Admissions, Emily Pittman, at 757-899-5401 or email e_pittman@tawarriorsedu.org.

Here is a quick overview of the process:

Contact TA’s Director of Admissions, Emily Pittman, for all questions and to receive your Financial Assistance Application Guide.
Visit the Student Services Solutions website (solutionbysss.com) to complete the Parent’s Financial Statement (PFS) online.
As soon as you have completed your PFS online, send the following documents to our Admissions Office at the Director of Admissions’ attention:
- A copy of the most recent 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ completed tax return
- A copy of the most recent W2 forms
  - *The above-mentioned copies must be submitted by all parties legally and financially responsible for the student(s).
Tidewater Academy will communicate its financial assistance decision to you as soon as possible.

Financial Assistance Policy

Financial Assistance Terms and Conditions

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