Considering private high schools and BB&N is on my list. I've heard it can be pricey, so I'm curious about their tuition fees. Are there financial aid options available for students like me who might need them?
As of the 2024-2025 academic year, tuition at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (BB&N) is quite steep, as expected for private high school education. The tuition varies for different grade levels:
Lower School (Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6): Approx. $45,000 per year
Middle and Upper School (Grades 7-12): Approx. $64,000 per year
Remember, these figures include costs related to instruction, laboratory and classroom supplies, participation in athletics, and library services, among other essentials. There can be additional costs, such as for books, lunch, transportation, and overnight school trips, which are not included in the tuition fee.
To assist families who might find this level of tuition challenging, BB&N offers a financial aid program that aims to make the school accessible to students regardless of their financial circumstances. A significant portion of their students receives some form of financial aid. While the amount of aid varies based on each family's specific financial circumstances, BB&N pledges to meet 100% of demonstrated need for families who qualify.
If you're considering applying, be sure to send in your financial aid application simultaneously with your admissions application. The financial aid application process typically requires families to submit the Parents' Financial Statement (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) along with pertinent tax documents via the online Student Information System (SIS), which can be found on BB&N’s website.
Don't let the high cost deter you – BB&N is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student body. They believe that economic diversity enriches the educational opportunities for all students and thus, offer a robust need-based financial aid program. The application process may seem daunting, but the Financial Aid Office is there to guide applicants through every step of it. Good luck!
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