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Lower School (1st-5th Grade) Tuition and Fee Schedule:

Tuition: $21,760
*Based on financial need, awards range up to $16,760

New Student Fee: $1,000 (fee is waived with need based financial aid grant award)

Other Estimated Costs: $1,500-$2000*
*Books, meals, activities, etc.  Typical, but subject to variation.

 

 

Upper School (6th-12th Grade) Tuition and Fee Schedule:

Tuition: $27,200
*Based on financial need, awards range up to $22,200

New Student Fee: $1,000 (fee is waived with need based financial aid grant award)

 Other Estimated Costs: $2,500-$3,500*
*Books, meals, activities, etc.  Typical, but subject to variation.

 

PAYMENT PLANS

Annual: pay in one installment, due on July 1, 2024.

Semiannual: pay in two installments, due on July 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025. 

Quarterly: pay in four installments, due on July 1, 2024; October 1, 2024; January 1, 2025; and April 1, 2025. 

Monthly: pay in 10 monthly installments, commencing July 1, 2024, and concluding April 1, 2025. 

 

Enrollment Deposit:

The enrollment contract for each student must be returned with a non-refundable seat deposit of $350.00. Families may request an adjustment to the standard seat deposit amount based on family circumstances and financial aid awards.

 

Community scholarships:

We strive to serve and be the school of choice for Porter Ranch, Chatsworth, and Simi Valley. All applicants who live in our neighboring communities will receive a minimum scholarship of $5,400 for the Upper School, and $4,350 for the Lower School. We believe that a true foundation of a successful school is built upon a strong bond with the school’s community and neighbors. For this reason, we are excited to provide our neighbors with a guaranteed scholarship on behalf of our local partners. We look forward to developing our neighbor’s children into the best versions of themselves. 

 

Need Based and Merit based financial aid is currently available:

Please apply as soon as possible for priority consideration.

 

Financial Aid:

DNA Prep seeks to provide our specialty school to any committed student-artist or athlete and to create an inclusive community made up families from different socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. We recognize that a diverse student body enhances the learning experience for all of our students and overall learning environment. To meet this goal, we encourage families who do not have the financial means to meet the tuition obligation to apply for financial aid.

FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment will be conducting the financial need analysis for DNA Prep Academy for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Families applying for financial aid will need to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. 

DNA Prep Academy utilizes a rolling admission process, but families that are seeking financial aid must have their applications submitted as soon as possible for priority consideration.

  1. Fill out the FACTS application online (please see step-by-step process below)
  2. Following submittal of the application, applicant families need to submit the required documentation online to FACTS as soon as possible for priority consideration
  3. Families will be notified with aid determination with accepted applications.

Steps to Apply for Financial Aid

  1. Start your Financial Aid Application online by clicking here. 
  2. Once an online application has been completed, the following information will need to be sent to FACTS to complete the application process:
    • Copies of your 2023 Federal tax forms including all supporting tax schedules.
    • Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and TANF.
  3. If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 866-441-4637