Southampton Academy
Tuition and Fees
Tuition covers a significant portion of the cost of education, principally faculty and staff salaries. Additional costs are associated with enrollment at Southampton Academy including capital fees, finance charges (deferred payment), the hot lunch program, and auxiliary programs such as extended care.
2025-2026 Tuition
Additional Fees
APPLICATION FEE - $50
This fee covers visit, testing, and expenses associated with the admissions process.
ENROLLMENT - $375
This fee is per student and required at enrollment with a max of $900 for new families.
ACTIVITY - $100
This fee subsidizes the costs related to student activities (field trips, field day, athletic events, etc.) that require bus transportation. The activity fee is billed with tuition and due with the first payment.
CAPITAL - $1,500
This fee is a one-time per family fee for students enrolling in K-12. It may be paid in full, over two years at $750/yr, or over three years at $500/yr. If not paid, balance is required upon withdrawal.
FINANCING - 18% (APR)
Monthly and quarterly payments are remitted by bank draft through the FACTS Tuition Management Company. The cost for the service is $45, and for all deferred tuition payments, a finance charge of 18% is applied.​
Variable Fees
TEXTBOOKS AND DEVICES:
Lower School students receive textbooks to use at the beginning of the year, as well as supplemental consumable materials. The books are leased to students. That fee and the costs of supplemental materials are billed to parents in the fall.
Middle and Upper School students purchase textbooks and workbooks from an approved list. Some required supplemental consumable materials and gym uniforms will be billed in the fall. A Chromebook capable of running the latest version of Google Chrome OS or PC with Windows 10 is preferred for all Upper School students during the school day.
HOT LUNCH
The hot lunch program varies from $6.25 to $8.00, dependent upon grade level and quantity of food ordered.
EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM
The before school and after-school care program is available from 7:00 a.m. until the start of school and from 3:08 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. The program is billed based upon hours attended.
TRANSPORTATION
The Academy buses from southern (NC), north and western (Emporia/Stony Creek), and eastern (Franklin/Suffolk) routes. Fees for transportation services are determined based upon the radius of the bus stop from the school. Click here to view an interactive map with the bus routes, stops, and fees.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Southampton Academy offers financial assistance to help make an independent school education accessible. This assistance, available for K-12 students only, is based on the family’s overall financial status as determined by School Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS).
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All parents or guardians must complete applications online at School and Student Services. SSS will determine when a family qualifies for a fee waiver and will automatically grant it.
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The SSS application code for Southampton Academy is 7419 and the helpline is 800-344-8328.
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SA—not SSS—determines awards of financial assistance based upon parents’ needs, current and projected enrollment, funds available, and other school-related financial factors.
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A copy of the most recent federal tax return from both of the student’s parents or guardians is required. Personal financial information provided to SA is treated confidentially seen only by the Head of School and the Business Manager. Parents may offer the Head of School (in writing) additional information about special financial circumstances or needs.
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Families’ financial assistance is not automatically renewed. If applicable, a new application is required annually.