At Ascent Classical Academies, we truly believe a classical education is the best education for every child, regardless of personal or educational background.
Because Ascent Classical Academy of Fort Mill is a public charter school, there is no admission or tuition cost to attend the school. Families are asked to pay an instructional fee each year to offset the cost of student supplies and enable the school to send home literature so each Ascent student can build his or her own library of great books at home. Our students are also required to wear uniforms.
We recognize some families may not be able to afford these costs and, therefore, provide full or partial aid for families who qualify based on the state eligibility guidelines.
Types of Aid Available
- Instructional Fees
- Waived for all families that qualify for partial or full aid
- Uniforms
- Partial aid: one shirt for daily attire; and one shirt, one bottom, and one tie for formal attire
- Full aid: one shirt and one bottom for daily attire; and one shirt, one bottom, and one tie for formal attire
- Meals
- Partial aid: half of the cost for lunch will be covered by the school
- Full aid: the full cost of lunch will be covered by the school
- Optional Transportation
- Half-price transportation fees for partial or full aid
Steps for Requesting Financial Aid
- Complete the enrollment process:
- Complete an application online.
- Accept at least one seat for a child in your family once an offer has been extended.
- Complete and submit your registration paperwork.
- Read this letter in its entirety for important details about the application process.
- To determine eligibility, please complete the household application.
- Email the completed form to fortmill.office@ascentclassical.org.
Next Steps
Once an application has been received, Ascent Classical will determine the aid available to your family based on the national INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES. Following this review, you will receive an email notification of the aid available to your family and more instructions for receiving each type of aid.
Already Approved?
If you have already received confirmation from the front office that your family qualifies for aid, please submit the form below to request uniform assistance.
If you have questions about this program or require assistance with any step in the process, please email us at fortmill.office@ascentclassical.org or call us at 839-239-6550.