Chelsea Academy seeks to offer the highest quality Catholic liberal arts education, while still making it accessible to as many mission-aligned families as possible.
As such, tuition rates are set below the actual cost of educating each student. But recognizing that the tuition is not within reach of every family, Chelsea also makes available limited financial aid on a need basis.
Grades K-5 $9,445
Grades 6-8 $11,150
Grades 9-12 $13,585
Families receive a $1,200 reduction for their second child, a $2,200 reduction for their third child, a $3,600 reduction for their fourth child, a $5,000 reduction for their fifth child, and a $5,800 reduction for their sixth child and beyond.
There is a $40,000 per family cap on tuition and activity fees for the 2025-2026 school year. No family will pay more than $40,000 in combined tuition and student activity fees after sibling discounts have been applied.
In addition to tuition, there is a Student Fee of $550 for grades K-8 and $750 for grades 9-12, a New Student one-time fee of $200, and a Senior Fee of $150 for Grade 12. Families are responsible for purchasing books.
Annual- Payment of entire tuition/fees due on or before July 1. Families who elect this option will receive a 2% tuition discount.
Two Payment Plan- Payment of half of the entire tuition/fees in August with the remainder in January. There is a one-time $25 fee for participation in this plan.
Ten Payment Plan- Payment of tuition/fees may be made in 10 monthly installments (August through May). There is a one time $55 fee for participation in this plan.
Chelsea Academy strives to make its faithful Catholic liberal arts education accessible to as many mission-aligned families as possible.
Recognizing that not all families can afford to pay the full tuition, Chelsea Academy makes available some financial aid on a need basis. Our financial aid awards are generous, but limited. For this reason, it is strongly suggested that financial aid applications be submitted no later than February 15. *Note that a family must submit an Application for Admission for at least one student in order for a Financial Aid Application to be considered.
To ensure privacy, accuracy, and fairness in the financial aid application process, all applications are managed by FACTS, an independent company that provides grant and aid assessment services for schools. Although FACTS conducts financial need analysis and makes recommendations for the allocation of financial aid, all award decisions are made by Chelsea Academy’s Financial Aid Committee.
Families seeking financial assistance should complete and submit a Grant and Aid Application along with the necessary supporting documentation and the $40 fee.
The 2025-26 FACTS Financial Aid Application can be accessed here: Financial aid application
Step 1: Select Applicant Sign In
Step 2: New Users select Create an Account OR Returning Users enter their existing Username and Password.
Questions or concerns about financial aid should be directed to the business office.
For specific questions about the financial aid application process, please contact a FACTS representative at the toll-free number 1-866-315-9262.
Catholic Education Tuition Assistance (CETA)
Families who are parishioners at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Front Royal may qualify for an additional scholarship award through the Catholic Education Tuition Assistance (CETA) program. For more information on eligibility and application instructions, visit the Knights of Columbus council page.
West Virginia Hope Scholarship Program
For families in West Virginia, Chelsea Academy is a participating school in the West Virginia Hope Scholarship Program.