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Tuition & Financial Aid

Choosing an independent school is an investment in your child’s future.

A few of the many advantages of sending your child to an independent school are high academic standards, individual attention, an inclusive environment, and a lifetime of dividends. See below for Beaufort Academy's flexible tuition options.

Schedule of Tuition & Fees

Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year will be updated in October 2025. 26-27 SCHEDULE OF TUITION AND FEES

Payment Plans

We offer flexible payment plans to meet each family's needs. Monthly payments will be divided into twelve equal installments starting May 1, 2026 through April 2027. If you sign a contract after May 1, billing will start the month of signing a contract and tuition will be divided equally until the last payment in April 2027. Student billing is managed by Blackbaud Tuition Management.

Did you know....You may withdraw up to $10,000 from qualified 529 plans for your children's private secondary school tuition? Beaufort Academy accepts American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cash, check and qualified 529 savings plans for payment.

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PLAN A (ANNUAL)
- Tuition billed on May 1, 2026 and must be paid in full by May 30, 2026 or signing of contract.
- 4% Discount on annual tuition if paid in full by February 1, 2026.
- Tuition Refund Insurance is optional, but recommended.
- If balance is not paid by May 30, 2026, Tuition Refund Insurance will be charged to the contract.
PLAN B (SEMI-ANNUAL)
- Tuition billed on May 1, 2026 with half tuition due May 30, 2026, and balance paid in full by November 30, 2026.
- Tuition Refund Insurance is required, and must be paid in full by May 30, 2026 (or month of enrollment).
Auto-draft payments are required and account information must be on file in Blackbaud.
PLAN C (MONTHLY)
- Tuition billed in 12 equal installments beginning May 2026 (or month of enrollment) through April 2027.
- Tuition Refund Insurance is required, and will be billed to your account in May 2026 (or month of enrollment).
- Auto-draft payments are required and account information must be on file in Blackbaud

Financial Aid

Financial aid may be granted to qualified families for students rising Kindergarten through 12th grade who demonstrate academic promise and financial need. Preschool tuition is not eligible for financial aid. If you feel you need financial assistance, please contact the Admissions Office before applying for aid.

Please note the financial aid process is an additional step in the Admissions process and a seat cannot be held due to a pending financial assistance award. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year will open on December 1.

Beaufort Academy is strongly committed to seeking diversity within its student body and providing access to a BA education for deserving students regardless of financial circumstances. Roughly 33% of our students receive financial aid each year. Unfortunately, our funds are not limitless so it is given on a first-come, first-served basis granted based on available funds.

Financial aid grants are awarded on an annual basis. The application process must be repeated each year a student is enrolled at BA, at which time the Financial Aid Committee evaluates the family's financial status, payment history, the student’s academics, disciplinary, and other records at school.

Normally, a family should expect that financial aid will be continued through a student’s career, but the Financial Aid Committee is empowered to increase or reduce the amount of the annual award based on changes in the family’s financial status, the student’s performance at BA, or both. Unfortunately, our funds are not limitless so it is given on a first-come, first-served basis following deadlines for the school year.

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Financial Aid Application Process
- Visit the Blackbaud Financial Aid Management Portal: https://studentfinancialaid.blackbaud.school/. If you're a first time Blackbaud Financial Aid Management applicant, please create an account.
- Enter the school’s five-digit code (15581) or “Beaufort Academy” in the search box.
- START NEW APPLICATION and select students & school year. There are 5 sections in the application. Use the navigation across the top of the page to determine where you are in the application process. Please be sure to enter all areas with accuracy.
- The next steps will require you to upload W-2’s/income verification and a 1040 from each parent. You must upload all required documents directly to Blackbaud.
- Agree to Blackbaud Financial Aid’s terms and conditions, then click SUBMIT to complete your online application.
- There is a non-refundable fee of $45 per family. Once your application is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn.
- Upon your submission, an online Report of Financial need is provided to BA and a confidential Financial Aid Committee begins the process of evaluating financial aid applications using guidelines recommended by Blackbaud.
- Upon reaching a decision, the Admissions Office will send you a Financial Aid Contract with the determined amount and you must either accept or deny with a signed contract.
- An application will not be reviewed until all supporting documents are uploaded by the applicant.
- Be sure to save frequently. If you need to exit the application before you are finished, saving will allow you to pick up where you left off when you return.

Deadlines to Apply

Current Family Applicants: December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026 (notified by April 2026)
New Kindergarten -12th Applicants: January 1, 2026 – August 1, 2026 (based on available funds)

Priorities

The Financial Aid Committee has incorporated the following priorities in the allocation of funds. First, consideration for the budgeted dollars is given to renewal applicants. Second, returning students not previously receiving aid are considered. Third, applicants offered admission are considered. Finally, late applicants are considered if funds are available.

Confidentiality

All information relating to the financial aid process is held in the strictest confidence. The only individuals with access to the financial aid files are the Headmaster and members of the Financial Aid Committee. If you have any questions regarding financial aid at Beaufort Academy, please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Office at (843) 524-3393.

Blackbaud Financial Aid Support & Contact Information

Financial Aid Link
Parent Navigation & FAQ
Phone Support: (800) 360-8027
Email Support: financialaidsupport@blackbaud.school

SC Education Scholarship Trust Fund

In addition to tuition assistance offered by Beaufort Academy, there are many state and private donor scholarship & grant opportunities that may provide relief for stretched family budgets and peace of mind for worried parents. This means that families who could not have afforded private schools now have the ability to make the best choice for their children's education.

The Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) Program is administered by the South Carolina Department of Education that allows qualifying South Carolina families to apply for a scholarship of $7,500 per student for grades K-12, per year. Scholarship funds can be used to create a customized, flexible education for their child. See the SC Department of Education ESTF information page for additional information.

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