Tuition & Fees
TUITON AT THE ARBOR
We recognize that many of our families shoulder significant medical and therapeutic expenses in addition to meeting their child’s educational needs. With this in mind, we are committed to setting tuition at the lowest possible level each year in collaboration with our Board of Trustees.
Every family benefits from a “silent scholarship,” as no one pays the full cost of tuition. For the 2026-2027 school year, the true cost to educate a student at The Arbor is $56,000. The reduced amount is only made possible through the generosity of our community, whose support of our fundraising initiatives helps bridge the gap.
The Arbor does not receive federal or state funding and relies on the generosity of our community and partners to cover the 42% of our operating budget not funded by tuition. Through our ongoing fundraising efforts, we are able to offer additional financial assistance to families who need extra support.
Tuition can be paid annually or monthly.
Tuition:
Primary Program
(6 Weeks – Age 12)
Level One:
6:3 Student-Teacher Ratio
$35,100 Annually or $2,925 a Month
Level Two:
6:5 Student-Teacher Ratio
$44,800 Annually or $3,734 a Month
Secondary Program
(Ages 13 – 22)
$41,050 Annually or $3,420 a Month
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Our mission is not only to educate, empower, and inspire hope in children and young adults with significant special needs and their families, but also to ensure that The Arbor is a true home away from home -where every student can learn, grow, and thrive, regardless of perceived limitations, diagnosis, or lack thereof. We firmly believe that no student should be denied access to an Arbor experience due to financial constraints.
Need-based financial assistance is available to families who wish to attend The Arbor. Awards are determined based on each family’s demonstrated need and the availability of funds in a given year. Even with the highest level of scholarship support, families are asked to contribute toward tuition. For the 2026-2027 school year, the minimum monthly tuition commitment is $500.
Financial assistance is made possible through the generosity of our community, whose support of our fundraising events and initiatives is essential to our mission. This support is not only vital to sustaining our programs, but truly life-changing for the families who receive it.
