Tuition
The board of trustees sets tuition for each school year. While the current cost per student stands at $35,000 per year, the endowment allows for a tuition cost of $17,500. Financial aid is awarded based on tuition (including lunch fees) and an average book cost. The Academy participates in the National Lunch Program, a federally funded program that allows families with certain income levels to receive free or reduced lunches. Families that qualify for this program will be asked to apply as part of their overall financial aid award. The Albuquerque Academy adds that every student's education is half provided for from their own endowment on a yearly basis.
Tuition (including lunch fees) for 2008-09: $16,189
Books: Cost ranges from $250–$500 per year, depending upon grade level
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