Admission

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Newark Academy Admission

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  • Can I visit Newark Academy before I apply?

    We offer a variety of opportunities for families to get to know Newark Academy before and during the admission process. Please click here for an overview of our upcoming events.

  • How many applications does Newark Academy receive each year?

    Newark Academy receives roughly 700 applications for approximately 115 new students.

  • How many students attend Newark Academy?

    Newark Academy enrolls approximately 670 students per year. The average class size is 14 — small enough for students and teachers to really hear, value, and know each other — and there are no classes larger than 18 students.

  • What is the tuition at Newark Academy? What additional expenses should I expect?

    Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is $51,200 and we have $1,820 in required lunch and technology fees. 

    In terms of additional expenses, Newark Academy has made the monitoring and limiting of costs for non-required items an important institutional priority. The school’s budget has been expanded in order to absorb incidental costs traditionally borne by families, such as entrance fees at school-wide events, and has reduced the number of fundraising efforts done by school groups. That said, some additional expenses that families can expect include transportation, books, Capstone and Immersion experiences, athletic web stores and pre-season travel. 

    For students who receive financial aid, Newark Academy is proud to provide proportional aid on all required expenses

  • What type of school is Newark Academy?

    Newark Academy is a coeducational day school serving students in grades 6-12.

  • When should I apply to Newark Academy?

    Families should apply a year prior to their desired enrollment. Newark Academy accepts applications annually between August and November for those interested in enrolling the following fall. Click here for specifics on our admission deadlines.

  • Where can I find Newark Academy's college profile?

    Newark Academy's profile for the Class of 2023 can be found here.

  • How do students get to school?

    Newark Academy welcomes students from more than 90 towns in Bergen, Essex, Morris, Hudson, Hunterdon, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, and Union counties of New Jersey. Transportation is available through Newark Academy's busing partner-of-choice, and individual transportation contracts can range from $5,950-$7,500. Contracting for busing is exclusively between the families and the busing partner-of-choice. Parents who choose to send their child to Newark Academy may be eligible to receive a partial reimbursement of up to $1,022 from their resident school district to cover part of the cost of providing their own transportation to school. For families receiving financial aid, proportional aid for transportation is provided. 

    For more information on transportation at Newark Academy, please find a FAQ document for the 2024-2025 school year. Please note that routes and rates are subject to change annually. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Financial Aid

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  • Does Newark Academy offer financial aid and scholarships?

    Yes. Newark Academy provides more than $4M in need-based financial aid annually to ensure that Newark Academy remains accessible and affordable to families with varying financial circumstances.

  • What type of financial aid does Newark Academy offer?

    All financial aid at Newark Academy is need-based. NA does not offer merit-based scholarships. Need is defined as the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s ability to pay, which is calculated through CLARITY, a third-party provider. To be eligible for financial aid, parents must complete a financial aid application and provide financial documentation through CLARITY.

  • What are the terms of the financial aid program?

    Financial aid is awarded annually and families seeking financial aid must apply each year. Misrepresentation or failure to disclose completely all information will result in the loss of financial aid.

    Returning families receiving financial aid will be given first priority when allocating awards for next school year. Adherence to deadlines is essential because funds are limited and they will be allocated to other families if documents are not submitted by the stated deadlines.

  • What if I am a single parent?

    Unless a parent is deceased, Newark Academy expects that both biological parents contribute to a student’s tuition expenses. Therefore, financial information is required from both biological parents. Financial aid may not be granted if data from only one biological parent is provided. If one parent is not in contact with the student and has no role in the student’s life, Newark Academy will request the custodial parent complete a waiver as part of the financial aid application and awarding process. If a biological parent does not complete the financial aid process, they will not be given access to or receive any information from Newark Academy about their child.

  • What if I am remarried?

    The income and assets of stepparents will be taken into consideration when determining a student’s financial aid grant. Newark Academy will also take into consideration the stepparent’s financial obligation to his, her, or their own biological children. We reserve the right to decline aid packages to families who do not provide income and asset information of stepparents.

  • What if I or my spouse do not work?

    Newark Academy will impute wages of $30,000 annually for any non-working parent who has a child over the age of five. Consideration is made in the case of extenuating circumstances, for example, if the non-working spouse is responsible for a special needs child and/or elderly parent(s). All extenuating circumstances must be documented, in writing, at the time of application.

  • Do I need to apply for financial aid each year?

    Yes. Newark Academy requires that the Clarity financial aid application is submitted annually for all families requesting consideration for need-based financial aid. All applicants must provide all supporting documents directly to Clarity by the stated deadlines. Financial aid applications received after the deadline may not be considered. Completed applications are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee. Awards are granted in the spring and are for one year only.

  • What other fees do I need to pay?

    Newark Academy has made the monitoring and limiting of costs beyond tuition an important institutional priority. NA provides proportional aid on all required items, including lunch and technology fees, books, Immersion, Capstone experiences, pre-season travel and transportation. For non-required items, the school’s budget has been expanded in order to absorb incidental costs traditionally borne by families. Each student receiving financial aid will receive an allotment from NA’s discretionary budget to use at their discretion for other school-related expenses.

  • What about athletic team apparel?

    Athletic team gear costs approximately $100 per sport. For families receiving financial aid, proportional aid is provided for athletic team gear and equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions For International Prospectives

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