Tuition & Financial Aid

An Investment in Your Child's Future

Choosing Albany Academy is more than selecting a school—it’s making a strategic investment in your child’s future. Our rigorous academic experience challenges students to think critically, embrace intellectual curiosity, and push the boundaries of their potential. Led by expert faculty, our curriculum ensures that every student is prepared not just for college, but for a lifetime of achievement.

Read on for an overview of tuition and fees, financial aid opportunities, merit scholarships, key dates and deadlines, and answers to frequently asked questions.

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Tuition & Fees

2025-2026 Tuition & Fees	Value
Pre-K & Kindergarten	$17,240
Lower School (Grades 1-4)	$20,440
Middle School (Grades 5-8)	$24,050
Upper School (Grades 9-12 and PostGraduate)	$27,650
International	$43,400
International Health Insurance	$2,495
Transportation (private busing option for families in Columbia, Greene, and Saratoga Counties)	Determined annually based on ridership
Lunch Program	$575
2025-2026 Athletic Fee (Middle and Upper Schools)	$350 (+ $500 for high travel sports)

To enroll a student and secure their space at Albany Academy, a $1,000 non-refundable tuition deposit is required along with a signed enrollment contract. This payment will be applied to the tuition balance.

Financial Aid

Albany Academy is committed to making its transformative education accessible to families through a comprehensive Financial Aid program. Designed to bridge the gap between tuition and a family’s financial resources, our program ensures that exceptional students have the opportunity to thrive in our dynamic learning environment. To streamline the process, Albany Academy partners with Clarity to administer Financial Aid applications, providing a simple, transparent, and supportive experience for families.

VISIT THE FINANCIAL AID FAQ PAGE

Resources & Services

Early Bird Program

Students may arrive on campus at 7:15 a.m. for the Early Bird Program, which provides adult supervision and age-appropriate activities.

Textbooks

Student textbooks are provided by the student's home school district in accordance with their textbook policy. Once a student is enrolled, The Albany Academies' Registrar's Office will send a textbook list to the parents to sign the form and send it to their child’s home school district.

Local Transportation

In accordance with New York State law, a student's home school district must provide transportation to and from school within a 15-mile radius. Our admissions team will guide new families through the process of making these arrangements.

Payment Options

Listed below are payment options available to families. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Business Office by calling (518) 429-2300 or admissions@albanyacademy.org.

Single Payment: Offered for full payment by July 31
Two Payments: Two convenient payments – July 31 and November 30
Up to Ten Payments: $50 annual fee per family, no interest, no credit review, no prepayment penalty, automatic life benefit coverage, convenient monthly payments through TuitionPay administered by Blackbaud.

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