Admissions

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition 2025-2026 School Year

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Middle School

$30,940
High School

$32,990
Application Fee

$100
A non-refundable application fee is required of all first-year students.
Enrollment Deposit

10%
In order to reserve your student’s space in the class, the enrollment deposit is due upon enrollment. This deposit is fully applied to tuition; however, it is not refundable in the event of withdrawal.

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School Year Tuition

Tuition for the 2026–2027 school year will be set in January 2026.
*Tuition is set by the Board of Trustees annually and is expected to increase incrementally.

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Tuition Payment Information For Current Families
Northwest Academy uses Blackbaud Tuition Management to manage tuition payments. Enrolled families can access by logging into MySchoolApp and clicking the Tuition Management link on the Resources page.
- Special Circumstances
  If your family needs to make arrangements for tuition to be paid by a third party, or if you have other special circumstances, please notify our Business Office at business@nwacademy.org or 503-465-3077.
- Questions?
  You can contact Blackbaud Tuition Management directly at customerservice@blackbaud.school or 888-868-8828. If you have other questions or concerns, please contact our Business office at at business@nwacademy.org or 503-465-3077.

Financial Aid at Northwest Academy
We believe cost should not be a barrier to an exceptional education.

It is our goal to provide outstanding educational opportunities for qualified students regardless of economic background. Northwest Academy offers need-based financial aid to about 25% of our students annually. Applying for financial aid does not affect a student’s chances for admission.

Northwest Academy partners with Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) to screen candidates applying for financial aid. Our Financial Aid Committee considers FAST’s calculation of need, along with a student’s academic record and potential to contribute to the school community, when determining awards. All applications are reviewed on an individual basis. Information obtained for this purpose is kept strictly confidential.

Northwest Academy maintains a strong commitment to our financial aid program and to enrolling economically diverse students. However, the need for financial aid is sometimes greater than the school is able to meet. We will work with families to find a solution whenever possible.

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For Current Students

January 16, 2026
For New Applicants

February 2, 2026

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Decisions, Contract, and Deposit

The Financial Aid Committee reviews aid applications in February and March. Applicants will be notified of their award status in mid-March, at the same time as admissions decisions and enrollment contracts are offered. A signed contract must be submitted and a non-refundable, 10% net-tuition deposit paid by the stated deadline in order to secure award funds. Failure to do so could result in the loss of the award.
For parents who are divorced, separated, or never married

To make an accurate determination of a family’s need for financial aid, we require that both parents, custodial or non-custodial, submit the required financial information. Information from spouses of parents who have remarried and domestic partners who contribute to the family’s finances must also be included.