Admission

Affording Casady

As an Independent School, Casady does not receive funding from local or state governments. To offset educational expenses, we charge tuition for each student. However, tuition alone does not cover the full annual cost of private school. The School's endowment and gifts from alumni, parents and friends of Casady through the School's Annual Fund provide funding that supplements tuition and ensures the School's financial strength.

Tuition Rates for 2023-2024

Pre-Kindergarten - Four Half Days $ 8,770
Pre-Kindergarten - Five Half Days $ 10,975
Pre-Kindergarten - All Day Five Day $ 16,670
Kindergarten $ 16,670
Grades 1-4 (Lower Division) $ 18,885
Grades 5-8 (Middle Division) $ 22,140
Grades 9-12 (Upper Division) $ 24,850

Casady School tuition rates do not include books, lunch (Lower, Middle, and Upper Divisions) and other related fees. Lunch for students in the Lower Division is $1,050 for the entire school year. Lunch for students in the Middle and Upper Divisions is $1,355 for the entire school year. There is also a non-refundable enrollment fee of $400. We welcome you to learn more about our Tuition Refund Plan and Student Accident Insurance.

Casady's tuition is competitive with other local independent schools and is also indicative of the quality of education provided. We strive to keep rate increases to a minimum, with an average 3 percent increase per year. Casady uses a continuous enrollment model.
Casady focuses its financial aid dollars on students entering grades 5 - 12 to help offset the higher tuition in the Middle and Upper Divisions.

Merit Scholarships

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  • Ledbetter Scholars

    This scholarship fund was established with an estate gift from Bud Ledbetter ’53 in April 2007 and was established to honor his memory and that of his wife Pauline Morrison Ledbetter ’55. The scholarship distributions are directed to students who show great academic promise and who demonstrate financial need. Scholarships are renewable each year until graduation, providing the student maintains an excellent academic record and demonstrates good citizenship. If you are interested in the Ledbetter scholarship, please contact the Admission Office at (405) 749-3185.

  • Malone Scholars

    Recognizing its academic leadership, the Malone Family Foundation awarded Casady School with a $2 million scholarship endowment in May 2006. Created for incoming students in grades seven through 12 who demonstrate outstanding abilities as well as financial need, the scholarship enables qualified young adults to benefit from an independent education. Scholarships are renewable each year until graduation, providing the student maintains an excellent academic record and demonstrates good citizenship. If you are interested in the Malone scholarship, please contact the Admission Office. 

  • University Scholars Program

    Through its University Scholars Program, Casady School offers a tuition discount to children of full-time teaching faculty at participating Oklahoma City area colleges and universities. Families who qualify and enroll at Casady receive a 10 percent discount. Additionally, students entering grades five through 12 may receive up to 100 percent of need as demonstrated by Facts Tuition Aid. The deadline for University Scholars applications is May 1. After that date, qualified families can apply for the following school year. Click here for the application. Applications are also available in the Admission Office.

  • Episcopal Clergy Discount

    Casady School offers a tuition discount to children of full-time clergy of the Episcopalian Diocese of Oklahoma and local parishes. Families who qualify and enroll at Casady receive a 20 percent tuition discount. Additionally, students entering grades 5 through 12 may receive 100 percent of need as demonstrated by Facts Tuition Aid. The deadline for Clergy Scholarship applications is May 1. After that date, qualified families can apply for the following school year.

Financial Aid

We recognize the financial investment in a Casady education may be a significant expense for many families. Qualified students should not be deterred from applying to Casady for financial reasons. Through scholarships, payment plans and need-based financial aid, we work toward making a Casady education feasible for highly motivated children throughout the Oklahoma City area.

Financial aid awards typically meet 80 percent of the difference between what a family can afford and the cost of tuition. Financial aid consists of grants that need not be repaid.

Casady respects the freedom and responsibility families have to make choices regarding their financial status. However, if only one parent works outside the home, the Financial Aid Committee must take this into consideration. Casady’s Financial Aid Committee calculates an income for the second parent at the level of minimum wage minus taxes. An exception to this policy might occur if the parent is caring for a pre-school-aged child, a child with a disability, a seriously ill child, parent or grandparent or if there are other special circumstances.

This action will ensure the most effective use of the School’s financial aid budget and help more qualified families afford the cost of a Casady education.

Casady annually awards more than $1.5 million in financial aid to approximately 20 percent of our student population.

Deadlines

Oct. 15: Open Enrollment for Financial Aid
Nov. 30: Current Families - Applications Complete*
Feb. 1: Prospective Families - Applications Complete*
* Please use 2021 Federal Income Tax Return

*Financial Aid applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the above noted deadlines, subject to available funding.

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial aid awards are determined by a Financial Aid Committee. The awards are based primarily on need, although a few merit-based awards also are available. Need-based financial aid awards are determined through a computation provided by FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment, based on figures submitted by the family. All financial information is held strictly confidential.
  1. To apply, go online to https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/44D31, complete the online application, and pay the $40 FACTS application fee.
  2. Submit the appropriate tax forms required by FACTS and complete the rest of the application checklist.
  3. FACTS will provide Casady with the information needed to award any financial aid for which you may be eligible. Your financial information stays strictly confidential.

Important Notes

Casady will not grant financial aid awards until the student has been accepted or reenrolled and we have received:
  1. A signed enrollment/reenrollment contract;
  2. The FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment verified application.
In order to ensure timely processing, we recommend completing the process online as early as November. Casady will not accept paper applications for FACTS. Contact Melissa Jenkins in Casady's Business Office at (405) 749-3165 or jenkinsm@casady.org with questions about this process.

Financial aid is limited and will be distributed to the best qualified candidates who have a verified application on file with FACTS.
9500 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73120     |     Phone: (405) 749-3100
Casady School is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory, Episcopal day school serving students in pre-k-12. Educating Mind, Body, and Spirit.
Casady School is a PreK-12, independent, college preparatory Episcopal day school committed to deeper-level learning. Casady School welcomes a student body that reflects the diversity of the world around us and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, nationality, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs generally accorded or made available to students at the School.