Affording Hill

A Hill Learning Center education is unparalleled, providing a safe, positive, and highly individualized environment that enables students to gain confidence and reach their academic potential. We strive to continuously increase accessibility to Hill School as we value an inclusive community and supporting students who need our programming regardless of their families’ financial means. Below you will find information on Hill’s tuition and fees, as well as information on Hill and North Carolina programs to reduce the financial burden on families. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions about how to make Hill an affordable option for your family.

Hill is committed to an all-inclusive tuition model that includes a 4:1 student-teacher ratio, 1:1 iPads/Chromebooks, student materials and supplies, social-emotional and advisory programming, and post-secondary planning.

Tuition and Fees

2022-23 School Year Tuition

Half-Day Program (Grades 1-12): $10,150 – 22,560

Full tuition is $22,560 for the 2022-23 school year. Families from a wide range of income levels may qualify for a reduced tuition. We encourage families needing a reduced tuition to make Hill affordable to apply for financial assistance. Families can expect to pay tuition within the range above.

Families may also apply for North Carolina state funding. Those receiving both Hill financial assistance and state funding may pay as low as $550 to attend the school year program.

Other High School Program Tuitions

Most high school students attend Hill for the half-day program, receiving daily instruction in three courses. However, one and two-class options are available. The range below signifies the tuition ranges that families can expect to pay with and without financial aid funding.

2 Classes (Grades 9-12): $9,950 – 18,090
1 Class (Grades 9-12): $10,710 – 14,280

Additional Fees for All Students

New Student Fee: $600
Tuition Refund Insurance Fee: $285 – $450 (Learn more about the Tuition Refund Plan)

Financial Support

Student Financial Aid

The Wendy B. Speir Student Financial Aid Fund provides financial assistance to qualifying families, making a Hill education accessible to many students each year. Hill awards over $350,000 annually with an average award of $8,500. Applications for financial aid are accepted through School & Student Services (SSS), and all inquiries and applications are held in the strictest confidence. Awards are based on a family’s demonstrated need, as well as factors including the total financial aid budget, the applicant pool need, school policies and procedures, and other additional information acquired during the financial aid process.

Complete the online financial application at School & Student Services (SSS). (A non-refundable application fee of $55 will be collected by SSS when submitting the application.)
Upload required financial information to SSS, including 2020 and 2021 tax returns, 2020 W-2 form, most recent pay stub, and, as appropriate, 1099 and other related business forms.
Contact SSS directly if you have any questions about the application or required forms. They can be reached Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at SSSandTADSFA@communitybrands.com or 800-344-8328.
Re-enrolling student financial aid applications are due by January 25, 2022 for award notifications during re-enrollment.
We recommend new families apply for financial aid by March 15, 2022, or as soon as possible if exploring admissions to Hill School at a later time. Hill will continue to award financial aid dollars after the March 15 deadline as long as funding remains.
Click here for an overview of the Financial Aid application process.

Parents owning a business must submit a copy of their current business tax return and any additional related forms to SSS, in addition to personal tax returns.
In the case of divorced parents, all households, including stepparents and/or domestic partners, are expected to contribute toward the cost of education and may be asked to complete a financial aid application.
New families should include 2020 and 2021 tax returns with the financial aid application, making early tax preparation necessary.
Returning families will not be awarded financial aid unless the current year’s tuition payments are up to date.
Families not receiving financial aid but experiencing unexpected financial difficulties may apply for financial aid. Awards will be made at the discretion of Hill Learning Center based on circumstances and remaining financial aid funding.
Enrollment and tuition agreements must be completed by the provided award deadline, or Hill may release the award for other applicants.
Hill requires families to pay an enrollment deposit at the time of enrollment, and families receiving financial aid awards are required to purchase Tuition Refund Insurance (TRI).

North Carolina State Scholarship Grants

Hill Learning Center participates in three North Carolina state-funded programs administered by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA). Requirements for each program vary, so we encourage families to review eligibility requirements at the NCSEAA website and a comparison summary of the three programs.

Tuition and Fees

Financial Support

Hill's Commitment to Furthering Access

Admissions Contacts

Sara Miller

Holly McKenna