Affordability at Minnehaha Academy
Minnehaha Academy is pleased to announce its new Flexible Tuition Program.
One school. Many tuition levels.
Flexible Tuition adjusts the cost of a Minnehaha education to your family’s circumstances—making an excellent Christian education more accessible.
A transformational education, priced to match your family’s means.
Our affordability program scales tuition according to each family’s unique financial profile—so you pay an amount that’s customized just for you. No family at Minnehaha Academy pays the true cost of their child’s education thanks to the generosity of our annual donors and a robust endowment.
At Minnehaha Academy, tuition meets you where you are.
- What it is: A need-based, sliding scale for tuition.
- Who qualifies: Families across a wide income range qualify each year.
- How it works: You submit a confidential financial profile through FACTS, our trusted third-party partner; we calculate your individualized tuition.
- What you pay: An amount aligned with your ability to contribute, renewed annually.
Families Qualifying for Flexible Tuition
Many families with incomes between $50,000 and $250,000+ qualify; awards vary based on each family’s full financial picture.
Tuition Ranges
(Assumes one student enrolled)
Division |
Flexible Tuition Range |
Full Price Tuition |
| Preschool | Not available | $9,725-$23,075 |
| Lower School (K-5) | $9,000-$23,305 | $25,805 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,000-$25,000 | $28,305 |
| Upper School (9-12) | $9,000-$26,960 | $30,460 |
My son is receiving a top notch education with teachers who know him and care about him! We live in a district with excellent schools but it is worth it to pay the tuition and drive the commute each day to have him surrounded by teachers who are strong, Christian role models who expect excellence. -Parent
Invest in a Minnehaha Academy Education
We understand that families like yours expect a return on investment—and at Minnehaha, the dividends are lifelong.
As Minnesota’s top-ranked Christian school, we offer an exceptional education rooted in faith. Our students are known, loved, and challenged in an environment where academic excellence and spiritual growth go hand in hand. From the International Space Station program and Leadership Institute to thriving athletics, arts, and specialist classes, every aspect of the Minnehaha experience is thoughtfully developed to grow each child to their full potential.
The experience, outcomes, and character formation your child will gain are simply unmatched. There's no greater return than a confident, compassionate graduate ready to make a difference.
Start the Process
- Apply for admission to Minnehaha.
- Complete the confidential financial profile through FACTS. You’ll submit details like income, assets, family size, and expenses.
- Receive your individualized tuition within an approved range. We consider the FACTS recommendation, overall demand, and available program funding.
- Accept your offer and enroll. Your customized flexible tuition is renewed annually depending on your income and tuition level; families applying for Flexible Tuition must re-apply every year.
- What we consider:
- Income from all sources
- Assets and savings; home equity in moderation
- Family size and number of students in tuition-charging schools
- Certain obligations (e.g., medical, elder care)
- Special circumstances you share with us (e.g., Covenant church member)
What we don’t do: We don’t offer loans through this program; this is a tuition reduction based on demonstrated need.
Key Dates for New Students:
- Flexible tuition applications open: November 1
- Priority deadline for affordability application: February 15
- Admissions decisions issued: March 27
- Flexible tuition decisions released: April 10
FAQs
Do all families qualify?
Not all, but many do—including middle-income families. Awards vary based on the full financial profile.
How do divorced/separated households apply?
We require financial information from both households to ensure a fair assessment. Please contact us at FlexibleTuition@MinnehahaAcademy.net if there are extenuating circumstances.
What about self-employed families or small-business owners?
You’ll submit supplemental documentation (e.g., Schedule C/K-1s). FACTS helps us review year-over-year trends to reach an equitable result.
Do we need to re-apply every year?
Yes. Because financial circumstances and tuition rates change, you’ll complete an annual renewal.
Is my information confidential?
Absolutely. Your data is encrypted and reviewed only by Minnehaha’s affordability team.
Can tuition be appealed?
If your circumstances aren’t fully captured in the application (e.g., emergency medical expenses), contact us. We may request documentation to consider an adjustment.
Will applying affect admission?
No. Admission and affordability reviews are conducted through separate workflows.
Tuition 2026-2027
Minnehaha Academy is committed to a community that reflects the body of Christ—diverse in background and united in purpose. Flexible Tuition is one way we live that out, ensuring that family finances are not the primary barrier to an exceptional Christian education.
Heritage & Hope Scholarship
The Heritage & Hope Scholarship Fund is a vital part of making Flexible Tuition possible. Generous donors—alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends—contribute to this fund so more families can access Minnehaha’s life-changing education. Their investment bridges the gap between what a family can afford and the true cost of a Redhawk education.
Every gift to the Heritage & Hope Fund helps another student belong, grow, and thrive at Minnehaha Academy.
Families benefit. Students flourish. The mission expands.
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