Affording Hill

A Hill Learning Center education is a valuable investment, empowering students to reach their full potential and become confident, independent learners. We realize the tuition may be an unexpected cost for your family, so we strive to support our families in making Hill School an affordable option. Below you will find information on Hill’s tuition and fees, as well as options for affording Hill. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions.

Did you know? Hill offers payment plans, accepts 529 plans, and Hill school tuition and fees may be tax-deductible as medical expenses.

Tuition and Fees

Current School Year (22-23 rates will be available in January 2022)

3 Hours Daily Instruction (Half-Day): $21,690
2 Hours Daily Instruction (Grades 9-12): $16,910
1 Hour Daily Instruction (Grades 9-12): $12,750

Additional Fees

Application Fee (Non-Refundable): $75
New Student Fee: $500
Tuition Refund Insurance Fee: $255 – $425 (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

Admissions Contacts

Sara Miller

Holly McKenna