Tuition and Value

The Oakwood School is committed to making our remarkable school affordable and accessible to a wide range of families across eastern NC. Every child we enroll embarks on a journey to prepare them for success far beyond our campus. Oakwood graduates rank highest in the region and well above national private school averages for SAT scores and are sought after by colleges and universities across the country. A remarkable education, environment, opportunities and overall experience await you at The Oakwood School.

Portrait of an Oakwood Graduate

The Oakwood School graduates are...

People of integrity who hold themselves to high standards of conduct and performance
Lifelong learners who use knowledge throughout their lives
Leaders who challenge others to invest in something greater than themselves
Confident individuals and risk-takers who are committed to making the world better
Empathetic citizens of the world who value cultural diversity
Disciplined, insightful, and courageous thinkers and learners

Adopted December 9, 2014

2021-2022

Schedule of Tuition and Fees

Any adjustments for financial assistance, if applicable, will be reflected in your FACTS account.
The required amount above does not include the cost of the Tuition Refund Insurance, interest, optional services and extracurriculars, and incidentals, if applicable.
If a student is enrolled part-time with Greenville Learning Center (GLC), Oakwood’s tuition may be prorated. GLC’s tuition is paid directly to them; this service does not financially benefit Oakwood. It is located on campus solely for the convenience of students and their families.

Payment Options

Single Payment

Balance of required tuition and fees is due on July 15.
Participation in the Tuition Refund Plan is optional.

Semester Payment

Two equal payments of required tuition and fees balance are due July 15 and November 15.
Participation in the Tuition Refund Plan is required.

Monthly Payment

Ten (10) monthly payments of required tuition and fees balance are due on July 15 through May 15 (except March 15 when the Enrollment Deposit for the upcoming year is due).
An additional 8% APR of interest will be applied to the Monthly Payment plan. Interest is waived if financial aid has been awarded to the student.
Participation in the Tuition Refund Plan is required.

Affordability and Financial Assistance

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

Tuition Refund Plan

The Tuition Refund Plan is a form of insurance administered by an independent third party (Dewar) to provide families the opportunity to protect their tuition investment . The program refunds a portion of the unused annual tuition and insured fees when students are withdrawn or dismissed for covered reasons. Participation in the Tuition Refund Plan is required for Semester and Monthly Payment plans and optional for Single Payment plan.

Click HERE for a copy of the 2021-2022 Tuition Refund Plan brochure for The Oakwood School.