| Tuition 2013-2014 |
Pre Kindergarten
|
$9,000.00 |
Kindergarten
|
$10,000.00 |
Grades 1-5
|
$14,500.00 |
| Grade 6 |
$15,800.00 |
| Grades 7-12 |
$17,750.00 |
Families of new students pay two fees within ten days of acceptance. The first is a non- refundable $1,500.00 tuition deposit, which is applied to tuition. The second is a non-refundable $1,500.00 enrollment fee.
Families may choose between three tuition payment plans: one annual payment, two semester payments, or nine monthly payments. A finance charge of 12% applies to the semester and monthly payment plans.
Click here for payment plan specifics.
Tuition does not include charges for textbooks, Advanced Placement exams, athletic spirit packs, certain field trips, and graduation. These fees and similar charges vary by grade level and will be charged where applicable.
Example of charges can be found by clicking here. Tuition Refund insurance is required of all new families on the semester or monthly plans, for two years and is optional thereafter.
FINANCIAL AID
Lake Highland Preparatory School strives to provide socioeconomic diversity within our school. We recognize the educational value for all students if the student body is socioeconomically diverse. Our financial aid program was established to enroll highly qualified students who otherwise would not be able to attend Lake Highland due to financial reasons.
Lake Highland offers need-based financial aid to qualified families with students in grades 6-12. Lake Highland does not offer academic or athletic scholarships.
To objectively determine each family’s need for aid, we use Independent School Management’s program, Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST). FAST provides the school with a detailed analysis including a recommendation of how much a family could reasonably contribute toward tuition. FAST does not determine whether financial assistance will be given or how much to give; FAST does provide a need-based financial aid analysis service. All information from FAST is kept confidential.
In order to receive financial aid, candidates must:
- Be accepted to Lake Highland
- Have a solid academic record with at least a 2.5 GPA
- Have strong character and integrity
- Be involved in activities outside the classroom
FINANCIAL AID TIMELINE
- January 1, 2013 FAST begins accepting applications for school year 2013-2014
- April 15, 2013 FAST deadline for receiving your 2012 tax return and W-2 forms
- April 2013 LHPS Financial Aid Committee meetings
- April 26, 2013 Financial Aid decision letters are mailed
Financial Aid questions? Please contact
Peree Stewart, Admission Specialist, at (407) 206-1900 x3324.
Lake Highland awards financial aid to students without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, or disability.
Financial Aid FAQs
When should I apply for financial aid?
Parents should begin the financial aid application process at the same time they submit admission materials. In order for your student’s file to be reviewed by the financial aid committee, they must first complete the admission process and be accepted to Lake Highland. Your cooperation by promptly submitting the FAST application and your 2012 tax information (1040 and W2) is critical to receiving a timely decision. You will receive email updates from both Lake Highland and FAST on your application status. It is important to check your email regularly during the process to ensure your application is complete. The Financial Aid Committee at Lake Highland cannot award financial aid without complete financial data from FAST. Late submission jeopardizes the possibility of an award for your student since requests for aid usually exceed the funds available.
How do I apply for financial aid?
Step 1. CLICK on this icon: 
FAST requires a fee of $38.00 payable by Visa or MasterCard.
Step 2.
FILE your
2012 tax return
early in
2013. 
- The FAST deadline for receiving your 2012 tax information is April 15, 2013.
- Once the April deadline has passed, families may still apply for aid with the understanding that financial aid funds may not be available. Please contact Peree Stewart at (407) 206-1900 x3324 to discuss availability of funds prior to completing the FAST application.
Step 3. MAIL copies of your 2012 tax return (1040) and W-2 forms to:
FAST Processing
1316 North Union St.
Wilmington, DE 19806
IMPORTANT:
You must put "Lake Highland" on the front of the envelope under your return address.
Does a request for financial aid affect the admission decision?
No, Lake Highland has an aid-blind admission policy. Admission Committee members do not know who is requesting financial aid.
How are financial aid awards determined?
Financial aid awards at Lake Highland are based strictly on 1) financial need of the family, as demonstrated through the FAST application and a review of the parents’ 2012 1040 tax form and 2) available financial aid funds. The income, expenses, assets, and liabilities of both parents are considered.
Only one parent works outside the home. Must both parents be employed to receive financial aid?
Generally, yes, if all children in the family are in school.
If parents are divorced or separated, do you require both parents to complete the FAST financial aid process?
Yes, the income, expenses, assets, and liabilities of both parents are considered. Custodial and non-custodial parents are required to complete the FAST application and submit copies of their
2012 tax returns.
Remarriage of either parent creates a new family unit. On the FAST application, each parent should include information relating to their “new” family, specifically financial information on a new spouse (step-parent).
The Financial Aid Committee at Lake Highland considers both parents’ ability to contribute to tuition, not their willingness. It is the custodial parent’s responsibility to ensure that the FAST application is completed by all parties by
April 15, 2013.