Tuition, Aid and Scholarship Information (original) (raw)

At Columbus Academy we understand that to be one of the premier independent day schools, we must enroll students with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. This includes talented and motivated students from families, some of whom are not able to afford to pay full tuition. We believe our diversity enriches every member of the Academy community. Tuition assistance is not available to those entering or currently enrolled in our Explorers Program.

Tuition assistance is closed for the 2024-25 school year, but families are welcome to call our admissions office to discuss further.

If you have any questions about need-based tuition assistance, please contact Director of Enrollment Management Adriana Matzke by emailing matzkea@columbusacademy.org, calling 614-509-2221 or click here to schedule a conversation.

Columbus Academy uses Clarity to determine a family’s level of financial need. Need based grant determinations are made based on the information that families share about assets, income, expenses and debts.

Important deadlines
Current families: December 15, 2024
New families: February 1, 2025

The application for tuition assistance is available here (deadline for new families is February 1, 2025).

Clarity Family Support (available in English and Spanish)

All family support is available in Spanish and English. The Financial Assistance Application is available fully translated into Spanish using the drop-down in the lower-left corner.

View the Clarity Quick Reference Guide in English or Spanish

Clarity Family Information Webinars

Register to attend a live webinar hosted by Clarity. These webinars include details about key aspects of the application, things to look out for, materials to gather, how to get help, how the tax verification process works and a robust Q&A. Webinars for 2024 have concluded, but stay tuned for links to future sessions for 2025.