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Highest Percentage of Students on Financial Aid

Among "Schools with 200-400 Students", view the boarding schools with the highest percentage of students on financial aid (2023).

Keep in mind that challenging and creative education programs at boarding schools require a substantial amount of resources.

Generally, the full cost of educating a student at any boarding school exceeds the cost of tuition by several thousand dollars - schools rely on other revenue sources (e.g., endowments, annual giving, etc.) in addition to tuition revenue to cover their costs.

In that sense, all students at boarding schools receive financial aid.

When schools offer "financial aid" (in the traditional sense of the phrase) to reduce tuition, those reductions are in addition to the already subsidized cost of full tuition.

Keep this in mind when assessing the full value that boarding schools provide for your investment.

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.

Miss Hall's School Photo - "The best thing about MHS is how friendly everyone is and how easy it is to become part of the community. I had an abundance of new friends on the first day of orientation, and I had bonded with my teachers by the end of the first week of classes." - Current Student

Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - VFMA offers college preparatory academics, credentialed faculty, competitive PIAA athletics, and individual attention, providing cadets with an environment focused on their academic success.

Hebron Academy Photo - We provide an athletic experience tailored to fit all levels, no matter which is right for you.

Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - Krone Library is home to countless resources and study spaces for IAA students as well as the College Counseling Office. Our College Counseling staff work with our students throughout their time at the Academy, helping them prepare for the next step in their artistic journey.

Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo - St. Albert's dormitory

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.

Saint James School Photo - Saint James' picturesque 800-acre campus is conveniently located only 70 miles from the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.

Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - We are located on 2900 of woodlands and lakes in Collegeville, MN

Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Photo - One of Canada's Leading Hockey Development Programs with 12 Male and Female teams from U15 Prep to Jr. A Level. No other High School in the world has developed more Elite, Junior, NCAA, USPORTS, National, Olympic, NHL and professional hockey players then Notre Dame College. 215+ students drafted to NHL alone (played and or coached).

Canterbury School Photo - Canterbury offers its athletes the facilities they need to excel, from one of the best aquatics centers in New England to our ice rink, nine playing fields, squash courts, and rowing site on the Housatonic River.

Christchurch School Photo - "Set your course at the river. " Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.

Dunn School Photo - The STEM quad at Dunn, housing the math classrooms, tinker space, makers lab and more.

The Ethel Walker School Photo - Beaver Brook Building - This building houses many of our academic classes as well as administrative offices, meeting spaces, art rooms, and our computer lab.

The MacDuffie School Photo - Aerial view of MacDuffie's 250 acre campus

St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo - One of the South's Most Beautiful High Schools, as chosen by Southern Living magazine, the school's 550-acre campus, including forests, bluffs and two lakes, offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A school farm, on-going wetlands study, and LEED Gold science building are just a few of the ways our campus also serves as learning lab.

Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Mr. Anderson's chemistry class gets to perform cool experiments!

% Students on Aid Range: 3% 85% Avg. % Students on Aid: 41%

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