Tuition & Financial Aid

A Worthwhile Investment in What Matters Most

Like many Christian parents in Smyrna, everything you’ve seen and heard about Whitefield Academy points to the environment you want for your child: a place where faith is real, academics are strong, and your family is welcomed and known.

Now, you’re deciding whether the school that feels right is also within reach financially.

It’s not a question that you have to answer alone. We’re here to help you understand our tuition and all the benefits it includes. Plus, we’ll explain your financial aid options and how to qualify.

Together, we’ll work to ensure your child has access to the Christ-centered education and community you’ve been hoping to find.

Ready to Take the Next Step with One of the Top Private Schools in Smryna, Georgia?

Reach out to our Admissions Team by phone at 678-305-3027 or by email.

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The Value of a Whitefield Education

At Whitefield, your investment surrounds students with faculty who teach from a biblical worldview, coaches and directors who disciple beyond the field or stage, and peers who push each other toward growth and integrity

In addition, students are supported by an entire team of educators, including learning specialists, grade-level deans, counselors, and administrators, who collaborate to help each child thrive intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.

The result is graduates who are prepared to step into college and life with confidence and purpose.

2025-2026 Tuition
GRADE LEVELTUITION
PreK$15,400
Kindergarten$24,000
Grades 1 – 4$28,200
Grades 5 – 12$32,500
Benefits Included in Tuition

Whitefield tuition is intentionally comprehensive, meaning families don’t have to keep paying for extras throughout the year.
Some of the essentials included are:

  • Lunch
  • Classroom textbooks (through grade 4)
  • Personal laptops and devices (through grade 8)
  • Learning support 
  • Backpacks (PreK and Kindergarten)
  • Field trips, retreats, guest speakers, and special events
  • Participation in fine arts programs: band, orchestra, choir, theater, visual arts

While parents are responsible for uniforms and some textbooks, the school hosts a used uniform and textbook sale each year. Also, tuition heavily subsidizes the cost of athletics, making it more easily affordable for families.

Making a Quality Christian Education
Possible for Your Family

Financial Aid

Whitefield Academy offers need-based financial aid because we believe mission-fit families should have access to Christ-centered education, regardless of income. To begin the financial aid process, families must:

1. Submit an application for admission
2. Complete an application for financial aid through Clarity, Whitefield’s third party financial aid platform. Clarity will pull the following documents from the IRS:
– 2023/2024 tax returns, including all schedules
– A copy of each wage earners final pay stub showing year to date earnings for 2024
– Copy of all 2023 and 2024 W2s
*In some instances, families may be asked to manually submit these and/or additional documents. You will be notified via email if this is the case.

If parents are divorced or separated, both parents must complete the application and provide the required documentation.

Financial Aid Application Key Dates
STEPDATE
Financial Aid Applications Open in Clarity October 1, 2025
Current Student Application DeadlineDecember 31, 2025
New Student Application DeadlineFebruary 26, 2026
Notification of Aid Awards (New Students)April 4, 2026

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For additional support regarding financial aid at Whitefield, please contact Director of Enrollment Management, Sarah Garletts.

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24%

of the student body receive financial aid

$4.5 million

of financial aid granted to students every year.

Questions Families Often Ask About Tuition and Financial Aid

No. Admission and financial aid decisions are handled by separate teams. The committee reviewing your child’s application will not know whether your family is applying for tuition assistance.

Tuition assistance is available for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, and awards are determined based on demonstrated financial need and available funding.

Families choose from three options: pay in full, pay in two equal installments, or enroll in a nine-month plan through VCPay, a third-party tuition processor. A 10% deposit is due at the time of enrollment, and there is a $35 VCPay enrollment fee per student when using a monthly plan. Payments can be made by e-check, credit card, cash, or check. (A 3% fee applies to credit card payments.)

Awards vary depending on financial circumstances, but families with children in kindergarten through grade 4 could receive up to 50% off their tuition. Families with children in grades 5-12 could receive up to 80% off tuition.

Yes. We encourage any family who believes they may need help to apply. Many families contribute meaningfully toward tuition while still receiving assistance.