Our mission is to provide an impactful and lifelong education. By embracing socio-economic diversity, we cultivate compassion, curiosity, creativity, and commitment within our community.
Recognizing the significance of independent education, we offer a generous tuition assistance program to ensure financial circumstances never limit access to a Pioneer education.
At Pioneer Academy, our teachers equip students for academic and professional success, while coaches and staff nurture leadership and character. Families and students build lasting bonds, creating a supportive community that shapes a brighter future.
Tuition Information
All payments are received and processed through Veracross. Veracross is the contracted provider for the administration of Pioneer Academy’s tuition program. All families need to register with Veracross. The tuition plans are as follows:
- Full Payment (One Payment): The entire payment is due on or before the agreed due date.
- Three Installments – (3 payments): Installment payments are due on or before the 5th, 15th, or 25th (based on your choice) of the month (June, September, and December).
- Eight Installments – (8 payments): Monthly payments are due on or before the 5th, 15th, or 25th (based on your choice) of the month (June through January).
Please note that installment school fee payments are not available for international students.
*Special note:
If a family chooses to pay by credit card through Veracross all fees for this service are paid by the family. Installment plans have an additional $75 fee for each installment. ($225 for Three Installments, $600 for Eight Installments total)
The registration fee is applicable solely to new students. Both new and returning students are required to pay Resources, Technology & Activity Fees before completing their registration. All students must complete and return all Enrollment/Re-enrollment Forms to the school office along with the required fees to reserve his/her spot for the following academic year.
Families registering after the first day of school will be expected to fulfill their tuition obligation according to the tuition policy stated above. Tuition for students registering on or after the first day of school will be prorated over the number of school weeks they will be attending.
Lunch is provided by Newline Catering Company. Enrollment for lunch (PreK-12) and snack options (Grades K-4) begins on June 15th each year through their website.
Snacks for Pre-K are provided by Pioneer Academy.
Financial Aid
A Pioneer education is an investment in your child's future, offering immediate impact and lifelong value. At Pioneer, we are committed to making this exceptional education accessible to families from diverse backgrounds by providing a comprehensive financial aid program. Using Blackbaud Financial Aid Management, we assess each family’s financial needs based on their unique circumstances, including income, assets, and expenses.
Our Financial Aid Committee ensures that awards are allocated fairly and equitably, enabling students to thrive academically and feel a strong sense of belonging. While each family contributes to tuition to the best of their ability, our commitment to excellence ensures that promising students, regardless of financial circumstances, can benefit from Pioneer's diverse and multidimensional educational experience.
We utilize Veracross for enrollment processes, and all payment options require the Resources, Technology, and Activity Fees to be paid as a non-refundable deposit to Pioneer Academy by the date specified in your enrollment contract.
Financial aid is available for students in grades K-12, with an application fee of $35.
In order to apply for Financial Aid with Pioneer Academy please follow these steps:
- Visit the Blackbaud Financial Aid Management website
- Create an Account or Log In to an existing Blackbaud Financial Aid account
- Find Pioneer Academy. School ID#: 14528 Pioneer Academy
- Complete the application and submit the required documents through the Blackbaud Financial Aid Management.
If you need further assistance please check the Navigation and FAQs website or reach out to the Parent Contact Center for assistance with your Blackbaud Financial Aid Management application.
- Call 1 (800) 360-8027. Agents are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM EST, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM EST.
- Go to https://studentfinancialaid.blackbaud.school/ and select the Chat Now Using IM button at the bottom of the page. Chat support is available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.
- Email financialaidsupport@blackbaud.school.
When contacting the Parent Contact Center, please include the following information or have it available during your chat/call: The email address associated with your account, School Name and/or School Code, Your Application ID
2025-26 TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS ARE OPENApplications submitted without documentation will not be processed.
- Most recent pay stubs.
- Most recent W-2 forms for all jobs.
- Most recently filed federal tax returns: 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ with all schedules.
- Most recently filed business tax return: 1120, 1120S, 1065 (if applicable)
- Supplemental income documentation: Social Security income, Welfare, Food Stamps, Child Support, 1099-M Forms, Worker’s Compensation, Unemployment, Veterans Benefits, Housing Allowance, etc.
If you are unable to provide any of the aforementioned items, please submit a Special Circumstance Letter indicating which document(s) you are unable to provide and why. This information will be shared with Pioneer Academy for consideration.
Once a scholarship is awarded, the student must continue to be enrolled and in good standing with the school both academically and behaviorally to remain eligible for that year. Applicants must reapply each academic year to continue their eligibility. The scholarship is not transferable.
Pioneer Academy is pleased to partner with the Tri-County Scholarship Fund. The mission of Tri-County is to provide partial scholarships to K-12th grade students who demonstrate financial need. The average income of a Tri-County family is $30,000. Families who would like to be considered for an award must complete the application and submit all required documents by February 15. Recipients will be notified in April.
Please visit https://online.factsmgt.com/aid to fill out the application.
For more information about Tri-County, visit: www.tcsfund.org
