Affording Casady

List of 13 frequently asked questions.

• Does tuition at Casady increase from year to year?

  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 posts tuition rates for the coming Academic Year in January once approved by the Board of Trustees.

• Does Casady receive any government funding?

  As an Independent School, Casady does not receive funding from local, state, or federal governments. 

• Who can apply for financial aid?

  Any family with a student entering grade 5-12 can apply for financial aid. Financial aid is not available for students in Grades PreK-4 at this time. In an effort to ensure Casady’s financial aid dollars go the farthest, Casady reserves these funds for the grade levels in which tuition is the highest.

• How many students at Casady receive financial aid?

  Casady annually awards more than $1.5 million in financial aid to an average of 20-25% of Casady’s student population.

• Does financial aid have to be paid back?

  No, financial aid consists of grants that need not be repaid.

• Does every family that applies receive an award?

  No, there are times when the FACTS application indicates that a family does not demonstrate financial need, in which case an award cannot be granted. All financial aid awards are need-based.

• If a family has a non-working parent, can they still qualify for financial aid?

  Potentially yes. If only one parent works outside the home, the 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 preschool-aged child, a child with a disability, a seriously ill child, parent or grandparent, or if there are other special circumstances.

• Is there a salary level above which an award will not be granted?

  No, Casady’s financial aid process is not one size fits all. It is unique to each family. FACTS computes a demonstrated need by taking into account a family’s unique and entire financial portfolio.

• If a family wants to know how much financial aid they qualify for before applying to the school, is that possible?

  No, a financial aid application will not be reviewed until a student has been accepted and offered an enrollment contract.

• Does a family have to sign an enrollment contract before receiving an award letter?

  No, the Financial Aid Committee strives to provide an award within the two-week enrollment contract deadline. This provides the family with all the information they need to make an informed decision before signing a contract. Please note, this timeline is entirely dependent on the family applying for financial aid by the listed deadline. If a family does not complete their application by the deadline, and they have been accepted into a grade with a waitpool, the enrollment contract may expire.

• If a family receives a financial aid award letter and accepts it, what happens next?

  Casady’s Office of Student Billing will adjust the tuition amount in the family’s Tuition Management Account. Depending on the payment plan selected, Casady will adjust the tuition payments accordingly.

• Does a family have to re-apply for financial aid each year?

  Yes, a family’s financial circumstances can change from year to year, so each family needs to apply for financial aid each year if they wish to receive an award. The Office of Student Billing will send a reminder email to those families receiving awards.

• Can a current Casady family who hasn’t applied for financial aid in previous years apply now?

  Yes, Casady understands that financial circumstances can change at any time. If a family wishes to apply for financial aid, and they meet the eligibility requirements, they are welcome to apply. Additionally, when a student reaches 5th grade, that family is welcome to apply to possibly help with the higher tuition years.