Tuition and Affordability

This is a place of infinite possibility.

It is more than an investment in a Maclay School education. It’s preparation for a world we have yet to imagine.

Making an investment in your child's education is a big decision, and we are here to support you along the way.

"Maclay is more than a school, but a “family” atmosphere, with a diversity of programs for children."-Chip Johnson, former parent

Tuition

12 Month Plan

Grade	12 Month Plan Monthly Payment (after deposit remaining 11 mo. April-Feb)
Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 (half-day)	$791.00
Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 (full-day til 3pm)	$1,019.00
Grades K-5	$1,564.00
Grades 6-8	$1,655.00
Grades 9-12	$1,836.00
International Students	$2,064.00 Monthly billing is rounded up and adjusted lower the last month of payment.

10 Month Plan

Grade	10 Month Plan Monthly Payment (after deposit 9 mo June-Feb)
Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 (half-day)	$967.00
Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 (full-day)	$1,245.00
Grades K-5	$1,911.00
Grades 6-8	$2022.00
Grades 9-12	$2,244.00
International Students	$2,522.00 Monthly billing is rounded up and adjusted lower the last month of payment.

Semester Payment

Grade	Semester Payment
Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 (half-day)	$4,350.00
Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 (full-day)	$5,600.00
Grades K-5	$8,600.00
Grades 6-8	$9,100.00
Grades 9-12	$10,100.00
International Students	$11,350.00

Tuition Deposit

Grade	Enrollment Fee
PreK-3 & PreK-4 (half-day)	$1,500
PreK-3 & PreK-4 (full-day)	$1,500
Grades 1-5	$1,500
Grades 6-8	$1,500
Grades 9-12	$1,500
International Students	$1,500

2026-27 Tuition

Grade	Tuition
Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 (half-day 8-12:30pm)	$10,200.00
Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 (full day 8-3:20pm)	$12,700.00
Grades K-5	$18,700.00
Grades 6-8	$19,700.00
Grades 9-12	$21,700.00
International Students	$24,200.00

Maclay School does not accept any government vouchers or funding for tuition, including the HB1 funding recently passed in the 2023 Florida legislative session. As an independent school, Maclay School does not want to be beholden to the potential oversight, mandates, reporting, audits, or requirements associated with the acceptance of State or Federal government scholarship programs and/or vouchers. As a co-educational school serving grades PreK-12, we take pride in our status as an independent school, determining our curriculum, program, experiences, and efforts to do “what’s best for students.” For additional information on Tuition Assistance, please scroll below.

Maclay School is committed to attracting well-rounded, diverse and motivated students. Enrollment, we believe, should be open to all families which is why we offer need-based financial aid for grades K-12. Enrollment deposit is non-refundable.

Tuition Insurance is available. Contact the Admission Office for more information.

Maclay School's Head of School Scholarship is a full tuition merit-based scholarship for two rising 9th grade students awarded each February for the following year.

Head of School Scholarship

Fees

Families can anticipate additional grade-dependent expenses for technology, textbooks, school uniforms, and optional before and afterschool care. In addition:

One-time $600 enrollment fee for new students entering grades 6-12.
$600 security and facilities fee for all students each enrollment cycle.

Additional Potential Fees

Before School and Afterschool Childcare

The Maclay School Auxiliary Program offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to enrich your child's life outside of school day hours. The Early Bird, Stay & Play, Kids Club, LevelUp Enrichments, and Summer Camp Programs provide parents with extended childcare options and a wide range of lessons and classes, all conveniently located on Maclay’s 100-acre campus. For pricing www.maclay.org/KidsClub.

Early Bird: Early Bird is available for Lower School students PreK-5 from 7am-8am (registration and fees apply). The Middle School Center is open at 7am each morning at no charge.
Stay and Play: Stay and Play is offered to PreK3 and PreK4 from 12:30pm-3pm. Students must register for this extended childcare option.
Kids Club: Kids Club is the afterschool care for PreK-5 from the end of school until 6pm (registration and fees apply).
Level Up Enrichment: The LevelUp Enrichment Program provides artistic, educational, and athletic opportunities for PreK, Lower School, and Middle School students. Classes run for 6 – 8 weeks and offerings change frequently. Classes are an add-on to our extended-day Stay & Play and Kids Club programs. Classes are offered 1 – 2 days a week and sessions are announced in weekly emails you receive on Mondays from the school. Please note that LevelUp Enrichment classes are an additional registration and fee to Kids Club registration. Students must be registered in Kids Club to sign up for LevelUp Enrichment classes.
Maclay Summer Camp: No one does Summer Camp better! Registration for Maclay Summer Camp opens in February each year and gives families hundred of options of camps, sessions, and weeks to choose from. Summer Camps at Maclay are open to the Tallahassee community and often fill up quickly.

Kids Club Fees 2026-27

Early Bird (PreK-5)	7am-7:45am
Daily Drop-In	$12
Monthly	$100
Semester	$500
Yearly	$1,000

PreK Stay & Play	12:30pm-3pm
Daily Drop-In	$25
Monthly	$250
Semester	$1,250
Yearly	$2,500

Full-time Kids Club (Grades PreK-5)	3pm-6pm
Daily Drop-In	$25
Monthly	$250
Semester	$1,250
Yearly	$2,500

Marauder Meals & TruBru

Textbooks

School Uniforms

Forms of Payment

The deposit and tuition payments can be paid with an e-check or credit card.
The e-check has no transaction fees and works like a paper check (without the paper); simply enter the routing number and account number from the bottom of the check.
Payment with a credit card does have an additional transaction fee, not charged by the School but the card processor.

Payment Options Annual (due in August), semester (due in August/January), 10 monthly payments (interest-free June-February) or 12 monthly payments (interest-free March-February) are available through FACTS Tuition Management.

For tuition-related questions, please contact CFO Jay Malone in the Business Office at (850) 893-2138 or mailto:jaymalone@maclay.orgjaymalone@maclay.org.

For technology-related questions, please contact Peter Stejskal in the Technology Office at (850) 893-2138 or peter@maclay.org.

Tuition Insurance

Technology

Lower School: Students in grades 4-5 will need to have an iPad (with minimum requirements) to use at school and home every day.
Middle School: Students in grades 6-8 will need a laptop (with minimum requirements) to use at school and home every day.
Upper School: Upper School students are required to have a laptop.

Visit www.maclay.org/technology for specifics.

Tuition Assistance

Maclay School is committed to attracting and admitting well-rounded, diverse, talented and motivated students, regardless of family resources. We believe that economic diversity enriches the educational opportunities for all our families. Families must reapply for tuition assistance each year. Amounts are not guaranteed and may differ from year to year based on fund availability and family need.

Every family is expected to contribute to the cost of education at Maclay School, thereby supporting the community to the extent family circumstances permit. In order to assess what a family can reasonably afford for educational costs, Maclay School uses FACTS Grant Aid as an objective and independent third party. FACTS Grant Aid calculations are the baseline for our tuition assistance award determinations, but we also take into consideration our school's policies and the resources available for both re-enrolling and prospective families.

Step 1: Apply for Admission to Maclay School. Do not wait to be accepted to apply for tuition assistance.

Step 2: Complete the Tuition Assistance Online Application

Tuition Assistance applications are available beginning in January, and families are encouraged to apply early. Applications submitted by April 15 receive first consideration for available funds. Applications received after that date will be reviewed as funds remain available. Once an online application has been completed, the following information will need to be sent to FACTS to complete the application:

most recent Federal tax forms including all supporting tax schedules
most recent W-2 forms for both you and your spouse or partner in your household
supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and TANF

For blended families, please know that we follow the same guidelines that the federal government uses for college financial aid. The custodial parent and step parent’s combined household income is used in determining financial need.

All supporting documentation can be uploaded in PDF format online.

Step 3: Enroll at Maclay School

Your child must officially enroll at Maclay (electronic signature of enrollment contract and pay the 10% deposit along with one-time $600 new student enrollment fee for students enrolling in grades 6-12) before your child can receive any tuition assistance or participate in Maclay School or athletic activities over the summer.

Tuition Assistance Timeline

Tuition assistance applications for both new and returning families are reviewed beginning in February. Families are encouraged to submit all required materials as early as possible, as decisions are made on a rolling basis once applications are complete. Tuition assistance is awarded based on demonstrated financial need. The only merit-based award offered by Maclay School is the Head of School Scholarship, which is awarded annually to two incoming freshmen.

The deadline to apply for tuition assistance for the 2026–27 school year is May 31, 2026.

Tuition Assistance for Current Families

Current families are welcome to apply for tuition assistance. Please look over the checklist below:

Must be enrolled for the upcoming school year
Accounts must be in good standing
Annual reapplication requirement
Returning awards are not automatic
First-time applicants welcome
Timeline and priority deadline
Tuition assistance app/FACTS link https://online.factsmgt.com/aid

Q&A

Do I need to reapply every year?

Can I apply if my child is already enrolled?

Yes. Currently enrolled families may apply for tuition assistance at any point in their child’s time at Maclay, whether applying for the first time or reapplying after receiving assistance previously.
Does applying for tuition assistance affect re-enrollment?
No. Applying for tuition assistance does not affect a student’s re-enrollment or standing at Maclay. Enrollment and tuition assistance are separate processes, and all applications are reviewed confidentially

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