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Tuition & Fees
One accredited program, several ways to enroll — full-time, part-time, or a single course. Here's what it costs, and how to confirm the current year's figures.
Tuition
Ways to enroll.
Elite Open School is one accredited program with several ways in: full-time enrollment, part-time by the course, or a single course taken on its own. In-person and blended attendance are available at our Learning Resource Centers; fully online programs are offered through our online school.
Full-time tuition.
Full-time tuition depends on your Learning Resource Center, whether your student attends in person or 100% online, and tailored schedules. Contact the school for the tuition that applies to your student — the figures below are examples for reference.
| Enrollment | Full year | Per semester |
|---|---|---|
| Middle & High SchoolVaried by LocationGrades 7–12 | $25,500* | $12,750* |
| ElementaryGrades 1–6 | Contact the school for tuition → | |
| Online school100% online | $10,300 | $5,150 |
| Visit our online school | ||
Part-time & single courses.
Take one course or several — on their own, or alongside enrollment elsewhere. Part-time pricing is per course.
| Option | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Single course | $1,225 / semester |
| Single AP® or college-level course | $1,525 / semester |
| AP Capstone (AP Seminar or AP Research) | $3,400 / year |
Fees & payment.
- Registration & enrollment
- $150 per year for full-time students (includes a placement diagnostic and academic plan); $100 one-time for new part-time students. Non-refundable.
- Deposit
- 10% of annual tuition, due within 48 hours of your invoice and applied toward tuition.
- Brooks Douglass Scholar Program
- Up to additional $5,725 per year, billed on your chosen payment plan, in addition to tuition.
- Late payment fee
- $25.
- Course drop (online)
- Days 1–28 after the start date: a $75 fee is deducted from any tuition refund. After day 28, no refund or credit is available.
- Materials
- Textbooks, lab kits, and a laptop or recommended tech are the family's responsibility; costs vary by course.
- Credit card
- A 3% convenience fee (minimum $3) applies to card payments.
- Non-refundable
- Registration and enrollment fees, and summer courses, are not refundable.
- Payment
- Tuition and fees must be paid in full to begin a class, and are required before a transcript or diploma is issued.
Looking for a fully online program?
Our 100% online programs and the Minerva Baccalaureate are offered through our online school.