Affording Phelps
A Phelps education is an investment in your child’s future, thoughtfully designed to equip each student with the skills, character, confidence, and resilience needed to thrive in college and beyond. We offer financial aid and several tuition payment options and plans to help you afford a Phelps education.
Phelps Tuition
Tuition for both boarding students and day students covers:
- Academic courses
- On-campus events
- Standard health center services with the school physician
- College counseling services
- Daily afternoon tutorial program
- Community service trips
- Some school activities
- Some athletic equipment
Boarding Student Tuition
Boarding student tuition includes additional benefits such as:
- Room and board
- Daily meals in our dining hall
- Evening proctored study hall
Day Student Tuition
Day student tuition includes:
- On-campus events
- Lunch every weekday in our dining hall
Tuition for the Academic Year
Tuition for 2025-2026 academic year:
Boarding Tuition............................$60,700
Day Tuition.....................................$36,250
Initial Tuition Deposits
The non-refundable tuition deposit is due upon the execution of the enrollment agreement and will be applied toward tuition.
Boarding deposit............................$5,000
Day deposit.....................................$3,000
International deposit....................$10,000
Payment Plans
- One payment: Full payment due by July 1
- Two payment option: 60% due by July 1 and 40% due by December 1 (Note: Not available to students with F-1 Visas)
- Monthly payment option: Monthly starting May 15 – February 15*
Tuition Refund Plan (TRP)
The enrollment contract is binding after execution. Parents can purchase the Tuition Refund Plan to protect against an instance in which their son needs to withdraw from Phelps, and the family would face no refund of tuition. The plan provides for the refund of a portion of the pro-rated unused tuition. The non-refundable cost of tuition insurance is the equivalent of 6% of tuition.
Additional Required Fees
|
Expense
|
Cost
|
|---|---|
|
International Insurance Fee
|
$2,500
(if applicable) |
|
Textbooks & Supplies
|
$350 – $700
(estimated) |
|
Graduation Fee
|
$250
|
|
Technology Fee
|
$50
|
|
Chrome Book Fee (first year students)
|
$375
|
|
Yearbook Fee
|
$75
|
Additional Programs
Phelps offers additional programs to families and students during the academic year.
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
|
ESL (English Second Language) Program |
$10,500 per year |
|
Academic Support Program (ASP) |
$7,500 per year |
| Academic Support Program (ASP) Tier Two |
$11,500 per year (full year program, non-refundable) |
Additional Optional Fees
| Add-On | Cost |
|---|---|
|
Laundry Service |
$750 |
|
Allowance Account |
Parent to determine the annual amount |
|
Special Activities |
Payment for field trips, weekend trips, such as trips to sporting events, dinners, plays, etc. |
|
Transportation |
Transportation for medical visits, to and from airports, trains and buses. |
|
Athletics & Activities |
Team athletic apparel, sports gear and certain activities |
Contact Us for Tuition or Financial Aid Questions
Admissions OfficeGeneral Questions and Information Phone: (610) 644-1754 |