Oakwood seeks to admit students, regardless of family resources. Families who feel the full tuition cost is out of their reach should not hesitate to visit or apply to the school. The Oakwood administration is here to help you determine the best tuition options for your family.
Need-Based Financial Aid is available for families of students in all grades. Eligibility is determined through third-party evaluation by ISM/FAST (Independent School Management/Financial Aid and School Tuition). Currently enrolled families may complete their annual application to renew financial aid starting January 1 for the next school year. New families may apply at any time, but the application will not be processed until the student has been accepted for enrollment. You may access the online application here. Please contact Dr. Wanda Carr, Director of Financial Aid, at (252) 931-0760 ext 1301 or Kelly Robbins, Director of Admission, at (252) 931-0760 ext 1103 if you have any questions.
NC Opportunity Scholarships (administered through NCESSA - North Carolina Educational Assistance Authority) are available to students in grades K-12. This program helps families who make below a certain amount of income pay tuition at participating nonpublic (private) schools like Oakwood. It covers tuition and fees with awards up to $4,200 per year ($2,100 per student per semester). Full-year scholarship applications open soon for 2021-2022: February 1 – March 1, 2021 (for priority consideration) to start August 2021. Prospective students who apply for the NC Opportunity Scholarship must concurrently complete Oakwood's admission process. Please contact Kelly Robbins, Director of Admission, at (252) 931-0760 ext 1103 for more information.
Flexible Payment Plans are available. You can choose from a single, semester, or monthly payment options.
529 Education Savings Plans can be used to pay for K-12 tuition. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December 2017, you are allowed to take a qualified distribution of up to $10,000 per year for K–12 tuition at any public, private, or religious school from a qualified 529 Education Savings Plan.
Monk Family Scholarship is available to new students in rising 9th to 12th grades. Please contact Kelly Robbins, Director of Admission, at (252) 931-0760 ext 1103 for more information. Key scholarship dates this Winter/Spring 2021 for the 2021-2022 school year are provided below:
- Virtual Information Session (RSVP here) - Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
- Admissions and Financial Assistance Applications Due - Thursday, April 1, 2021
- Group Testing - Saturday, April 17, 2021
- Finalists Announced - Friday, April 23, 2021
- Competition Day - Saturday, May 8, 2021
- Recipient(s) Announced - Friday, May 21, 2021