Tuition and Financial Aid

Brentwood Academy is committed to accepting students for admission from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Our Board of Trustees has a need-based financial aid policy that dictates a percentage of the tuition budget to be used exclusively for financial aid. At Brentwood Academy, we believe that an independent school education is first and foremost a commitment and responsibility of the parents. Need-based aid is defined as the difference between what it costs to attend Brentwood Academy and a family's ability to pay. While we attempt to meet a percentage of need, no child receives full tuition.

Brentwood Academy uses a third-party application platform to gain a clear financial picture of each family applying for need-based financial aid. The calculation considers your income, what you own (your house and other investments), what you owe (your mortgage and other debts), the size of your family, and how many family members are enrolled in tuition-charging schools or colleges. Brentwood Academy's Financial Aid Committee makes need-based award decisions. All families seeking need-based financial aid must reapply every year. Financial Award decisions are determined by the Financial Aid Committee.

We strongly encourage everyone interested in receiving financial aid to apply each year. Our financial aid application platform takes many different factors into account in determining financial need. These include a family’s income, assets, debts, the number of students in a tuition-charging school and/or university, and other factors. We understand that every family's financial situation is different and could change throughout the year, that is why we recommend applying annually if interested in being awarded aid. 

Yes. Both returning and new families need to reapply annually for financial aid to be considered annually for financial aid, as circumstances and award amounts may change. 

You can login to your application and click the “Edit & Resubmit” button to update various sections of your application. However, you will not be able to make changes to your tax filing status, indication of if you do or do not receive a United States W2, and information entered on the IRS tax verification form. Make sure you have indicated accurate social security number(s) and the exact address used for filing your taxes to avoid errors and delays. 

If you are unable to correct the error or require additional help, contact Clarity at:  
Email: support@clarityapp.com 
Phone: 206-210-3752 

Yes. Brentwood Academy currently accepts the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program. We ask that all families seeking need-based financial aid also apply for the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS), if eligible.

In January of 2025, the Tennessee General Assembly passed the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Act, Chapter 7, establishing Tennessee’s universal school choice program into law. This law provides funding for the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship program, offering education vouchers of $7,530 (2026-2027) per enrolled student to whom the scholarship is awarded. Scholarships are awarded to individual students, not households, so families may apply for the scholarship for each student who is eligible.

Have questions about the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program? Email efs.questions@tn.gov or call (615) 741-5158. 

Yes, we ask that all families seeking need-based financial aid also apply for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS), if eligible. 

For questions regarding how EFS works with BA aid, email financialaid@brentwoodacademy.com.

The state offers many resources to families regarding navigating the EFS. Here are a few places to start:

• About the EFS program 

• EFS application portal 

• EFS Family Handbook 

• EFS FAQs 

• EFS calendar of key dates 

• Compare Tennessee school choice programs 

Brentwood Academy offers three payment plan options: 
Single payment
By selecting this payment option, parents pay the full amount of the tuition balance in July. 

Bi-annual payments 
By selecting this payment option, parents pay tuition in two installments. First payment is due in July. The second payment is due in December. 

Ten monthly payments
By selecting this payment option, parents make monthly tuition payments for 10 months from July to April.  

Upon signing the annual enrollment contract, a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $750 is due. The enrollment contract and deposit are due by the Common Reply deadline (early March). This contract is binding, and families are liable for the full tuition balance as of May 1st. 

Tuition payments are billed and paid through FACTS. Families new to BA will receive an email within one week of signing their enrollment contract notifying them to review their FACTS account information and select a payment plan. Families should access FACTS to view their account charges, credits, and payments. 

Additional expenses may include:

• Textbooks 
• Yearbook
• School Supplies
• AP Exam Fees
• Food available for purchase from the Eagles' Nest Market (The market stand is not covered in the meal plan)
• School Uniform: The BA Campus Store hosts a pre-owned uniform sale, offering families the opportunity to purchase reduced-priced, gently worn uniforms for a fraction of the cost.
• Winterim Travel Costs (Upper School)
• Additional Extracurricular Fees: costs vary based on the program or sport selected.

This is not an exhaustive list, and expenses vary based on student choice for courses and extracurricular selections.