Affordability

Cascades Academy is determined to make education accessible to families that embrace the mission of the school, regardless of economic background. More than a quarter of our student body receives financial support through tuition assistance or scholarships. Approximate tuition assistance data for the 2024-2025 academic year:

• 35% of families receive tuition assistance
• Over $1 million in tuition assistance allocated
• Awards range from $2,000 - full tuition
• Average award: $14,000
• Average amount paid after award: $10,150
• Current qualifying annual household incomes may range from $24,000 - $175,000+

Please review the tuition assistance details below and contact the Director of Enrollment Buck McKenna for more information.

How to Apply for Tuition Assistance

The Cascades Academy tuition assistance program is designed to make a Cascades Academy education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. We are proud to use the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application, which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts. We maintain the strict confidentiality of all financial information provided.

• To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account.
• The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete.
• The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time.
• At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit. Please contact Director of Enrollment Buck McKenna to request a fee waiver as needed.
• You can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity Application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools.

Resources:

• Family Application Guide
• Spanish Family Application Guide
• Quick Reference Guide
• Spanish Quick Reference Guide

If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.