Affording Cary Academy

Cary Academy is committed to providing access to qualified students, regardless of their financial situation, and to maintaining a student body that reflects the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds within our community.  Several options for financing a Cary Academy education are available including payment plans, and need-based financial aid. We annually award over 1.5 million dollars for financial aid to families with demonstrated need. Awards range from $1,000 to full tuition and fees.  All admission decisions are “need blind”, meaning the Financial Aid Committee considers applications for assistance only after an applicant has been admitted by the Admissions Committee.  Cary Academy requires families to reapply for aid each year. However,  the school is committed to supporting a student through graduation as long as there is demonstrated need.

If you plan to apply for financial assistance, it is highly recommended that you meet the January 10, 2011 financial aid application deadline.  In recent years, applicants for aid consistently outnumber the funds available.  Our goal is to ensure that the many benefits of a Cary Academy education are accessible to students from all economic backgrounds.  Therefore, families who feel the full tuition cost is out of their reach should not hesitate to apply. 

If you have questions about your eligibility for financial assistance or about the application process, please contact Denise Goodman, Director of Admissions, denise_goodman@caryacademy.org, 919-228-4550, or Tanya Lucas, Assistant Director of Admissions, tanya_lucas@caryacademy.org, 919-228-4559.