Tuitional & Affordability

Tuition for 2025-2026

Preschool (ages 2-5)*

$19,060

Kindergarten**

$18,860

Grades 1-2

$20,960

Grades 3-4

$22,960

Grades 5-6

$27,170

Grades 7-12

$28,560

*Note that Preschool is a full-day, 12-month program.
**Kindergarten tuition includes Before School & After School Care if needed.

A non-refundable fee of $100 should be submitted with the application.

Before & After School Programs for Lower School (optional)

Before School Program (7:15-8:00 am)

$1,510

After School Program (grades 1-4 from 3:15-5:45 pm)

$3,100

Textbooks & Additional Fees

Tuition includes textbooks through fourth grade. Beginning with fifth grade, students must purchase textbooks. Estimated textbook fees and additional fees are as follows:

Estimated textbooks - Grades 5-12

$350-850

Required Middle School Activity Fee

$130

Technology Fee (grades 5-12 only)

$59

 

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Non-Refundable Deposit

A non-refundable deposit of $1,500 ($500 for Preschool), accompanied by a signed contract, secures the student’s place in the class. The deposit is then credited toward overall tuition costs (half each semester).

Tuition Refund Plan

A Tuition Refund Plan is available at a reasonable charge (2%). This plan ensures a partial refund of remaining tuition in the event of withdrawal after 14 consecutive calendar days of attendance.

Tuition Payment Plans

Payment Plan 

Due Date

Full payment

Due 14 days after signing contract, 2% discount, no fee

Two payment plan

50% due in July and 50% due in November, no fee

10 payment plan

Due the 22nd of each month July-April, $500 fee per student

12 payment plan for Preschool

Due the 22nd of each month, $500 fee per student

Johnson Academic Center Fees

Fees can be found on the Johnson Academic Center page. They are listed under Programs along with descriptions of each service.

Dining Service

Optional lunch and meal plans are available for each division through FLIK. For the 24-25 school year:

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Preschool

Meal plans (morning snack and full lunch) are $615 a semester (fall and spring offered separately)

Lower School

A lunch meal is $6.75 and includes one entree, two sides, and one beverage 

Middle & Upper School 

 A lunch meal is $8.00 and includes one entree, two sides, and one beverage

A la carte items are available in the Dining Hall and the Fury Café.

Learn more on the Campus Services page.

Transportation

Fees can be found on the Campus Services page. 

Financial Aid

Forsyth Country Day offers financial aid to make our exceptional educational experience available to those who qualify for admission and demonstrate financial need. All current students entering grades 1-12 and applicants to grades 1-12 are eligible to apply for this need-based financial aid program.

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Important Dates

  • Oct 17, 2025 - Financial aid application start date
  • Dec 15, 2025 - Financial aid application end date for returning families
  • Feb 17, 2026 - Financial aid application end date for new families 

Did You Know?

24% 

of our students receive financial aid

Questions?

Contact Director of Financial Aid Virginia Nichols by email or phone at 336-946-1692.

Financial Aid Process and Deadlines

All interested families must apply through Blackbaud to begin the application process. Our school code is 14587.

  • Submit the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) form and accompanying payment online to Blackbaud.    
  • Upload copies of your final pay stubs for 2023 to the Blackbaud portal.
  • Upload copies of your W2s and 1099s for 2023 to the Blackbaud portal.
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If you are self-employed, a copy of your 2023 IRS income tax return (1040, all schedules) is required. It can be uploaded to the Blackbaud portal. The committee may request a copy of any applicant’s IRS income tax return if clarification is needed. 

Priority for financial aid is given to families completing the process within the stated deadlines.
Required Documents
  • 2023 Final Pay Stub
  • 2023 W2 (once available)
  • If you are self-employed: 2023 Tax Return - complete with all schedules

Financial Aid Decisions

New families:
  • All candidates must apply and be accepted to Forsyth Country Day before a financial aid award can be offered. 
  • Financial aid awards can only be finalized after enrollment is accepted by a family. 
  • The admission office will notify each family of their proposed financial aid award, before publishing the award on the enrollment contract. 
Returning families:
  • Families must reapply each year for financial aid awards, following the steps listed above. 
  • Financial aid awards for returning families will be published on the re-enrollment contract. 

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