Scholarships and Financial Aid at Explorations

FUNDING AN EXPLORATIONS ACADEMY EDUCATION

We recognize that an independent school education is expensive.  Funding sources other than paid tuition include scholarships and financial aid.  In addition, loans to finance tuition may be available through your financial institution; we do not operate a tuition loan program.  

Scholarships are awarded through a competitive, needs-blind process.  Financial aid is available to families who need assistance to fulfill tuition obligations.  Financial aid is available at different levels according to income, and special circumstances may be recognized.  Scholarship and financial aid applications should be submitted along with the enrollment contract.  

The deadline for first consideration for scholarships and financial aid for new and continuing students is March 31.  For newly enrolling students only, we will accept scholarships and financial aid applications on an ongoing basis.  All applications received after May 31 will be considered on a funds-available basis.  Scholarships and financial aid will be awarded to applicants only if the tuition deposit and all application materials have been completed and submitted in a timely manner.  

Below is an overview of scholarships and financial aid available.  Please contact our office for additional financial aid and scholarship information, or for an application to apply for a particular award.

Scholarships

□      Achievement Scholarship: Explorations offers this scholarship to individuals based on academic achievement, teacher or mentor recommendation, and community service. Applications will be reviewed in the order received, and awards will fund up to 25% of tuition.

□      Jed Benskin Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded as funds are available to the student who demonstrates through a one page essay or work of art how diversity is important to community and how they can individually work to further a strong, diverse, peaceful community. Application must be accompanied by a teacher or community member recommendation.

□      Ryan Morgan Memorial Scholarship: Scholarships will be awarded from this fund as available. The scholarship will be awarded to one or two students demonstrating a commitment to a drug free life. Application must be accompanied by a student-written essay and a teacher or community member recommendation.

Financial Aid

Please contact our office for an application and qualification details. Financial aid is available in varying amounts relative to family income level and financial need. Supporting information is required, including the parent’s last IRS 1040 form, bank statements, information on family expenses, and information on family assets.