Financial Aid

Please contact the Office of Admissions at (952) 222-5899 to learn more about CHA including the current tuition for enrollment. 

• All families (current and new) may apply for Financial Aid to explore options for managing tuition at CHA. 
• All Financial Aid awards will be based on economic need.  Aid will continue to be derived from the Financial Aid application process administered by a third party called FACTS.  
• All families are encouraged to apply for Financial Aid if BOTH the following are true:   

1. The family’s total CHA tuition spent is greater than 10% of gross household income. 
2. The Family’s net worth (assets) is less than $1M. 

All Financial Aid awards will be based on economic need.  Aid will continue to be derived from the Financial Aid application process administered by a third party called FACTS. 

All applications for Financial Aid for an upcoming school year will not be considered until the previous year’s account has been paid in full. Exceptions may be made by the Head of School for mid-year, unexpected hardships. 

Financial Aid is granted for one school year and is not automatically renewable. Applications must be submitted each year for consideration. 

Adjustments to tuition balances and monthly payments due to Financial Aid will be made directly by the school. Families will be notified of these changes. 

All Financial Aid applications must be submitted online at: FACTS Aid Assessment

For questions, please contact admissions@chapel-hill.org

Application Process   

1. Current families who have paid the re-enrollment fee will be given priority consideration for Financial Aid. Families enrolling a student(s) before April 15 must apply for Aid by April 15 of each year. Families enrolling after April 15 must apply for Aid within two weeks of final acceptance for enrollment. 
2. File yearly income tax returns before completing the Financial Aid application; verification of income is required of every applicant. All tax forms required by FACTS must be provided for the application to be processed. 
3. In consideration of applications for Financial Aid, the matter of divorce or separation of parents is difficult. CHA shall consider the assets of both natural parents and of stepparents before making an award and will not be bound by the assertion that one parent has disclaimed responsibility for educational expenses. 
4. FACTS will send all Financial Aid reports directly to Chapel Hill Academy. Based on the family’s report, CHA will determine the tuition discount. 
5. Parents will be notified by the CHA Finance Department within 30 days of submitting a completed application to FACTS. This includes the submission of all required documents. Families must respond to CHA regarding the Financial Aid award within 14 days following the award notice.  

Important Dates 

• Admissions applications received year-round. 
• Open Enrollment occurs in the fall (October-December) prior to the next school year. 
• Families seeking Financial Aid must submit the aid application to FACTS by April 15.  
• Enrollment after April 15 requires the Financial Aid application submitted to FACTS within two weeks of final acceptance for enrollment.   
• The deadline for Financial Aid applications for late spring/summer enrollments is August 15. 

Families with three or more students who qualify for Financial Aid may receive additional aid depending upon their unique financial circumstances. 

Contact our Office of Admissions to learn more.

Families with lower incomes who qualify for financial aid may receive additional aid depending upon their unique financial circumstances. 

Contact our Office of Admissions to learn more.