Tuition & Financial Aid

Affording KAS

Developing a student body that reflects a diverse community is central to our mission. We believe every child can benefit from a KAS education, and we strive to make our school accessible to all families.

What does my tuition cover?

KAS is one of the more affordable private school options in Pittsburgh. Tuition rates cover all instructional fees, including materials, and school supplies.  

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Tuition Schedule 2026-2027

Grade

Tuition

Kindergarten through Fifth Grade

$16,090

Sixth Grad through Eighth Grade

$16,950

Tuition covers all instructional fees, materials and school supplies.

Good to know

  • Application fee: $50
  • Enrollment deposit: $500, due with your signed contract [confirm: is it applied to tuition?]
  • Pay-in-full discount: 3% when tuition is paid in full by August 1 (not applicable to tuition reduced by financial aid)
  • Extended day: until 5:30 p.m., $25/day or $100/week [confirm the rates and the name, now that the Club KAS page is going]
  • Transportation: available through your home school district if you live within 10 miles of KAS

Financial Aid

Financial aid is a grant, not a loan. It helps bridge the gap between what a family can afford and the full cost of tuition, and it never has to be paid back. We expect every family to contribute what they are able, and we encourage anyone who thinks they may need help to apply.

Applying for financial aid has no effect on admission decisions.

31% of KAS students
receive financial aid

80% of KAS financial aid applicants receive awards

$6,945 average award

$150,000 available for the School year

Need is based on your family’s full financial picture, not income alone. FACTS considers factors such as household size, other children in school, student debt, and childcare or eldercare costs. Awards depend on available funds and follow established guidelines.

How to Apply

To apply for financial aid:

  1. Apply online through FACTS. Complete the financial aid application with your enrollment or re-enrollment documents.
  2. Upload your tax documents: Form 1040 with all schedules, plus W-2s and/or 1099s.
  3. Submit everything with your enrollment or re-enrollment documents. Incomplete applications are not processed until every document is in.
  4. Hear from us. In the weeks after Notification Day, the KAS Finance Committee reviews all requests and contacts each family individually.
Apply for Financial Aid in FACTS

After applying, an analysis will be sent directly to Kentucky Avenue School.  Families must submit a new financial aid application each year. Aid is granted for a period of one year, based on current information. Any changes in a family’s situation may change the amount awarded from year to year.  Financial Aid applications will not be processed, and funds will not be awarded until all documents are submitted.

For more information or questions, please contact Genevieve Kirk, Director of Admissions, at admissions@kentuckyavenueschool.org or call 412.361.5332.

Frequently Asked Questions

 Yes, KAS offers a 3% discount for tuition if a single payment is made in full by August 1st, prior to the start of the academic year. (Not applicable to tuition reduced by financial aid).

While we do not offer discounts to families with multiple children, the FACTS application accounts for families with multiple children, among other extenuating factors that could impact a family’s ability to pay full tuition costs.

If there are any financial aid funds remaining after all on-time applications have been processed, a late application may be considered for a reduced award.

 An incomplete application will not be processed. It will be processed once the application and all related documents have been submitted.

To appeal a decision, send a letter to the Finance Committee explaining the reason you believe the Committee should reconsider. New information must be submitted along with documentation.

No. Income is just one of several factors taken into consideration when calculating need.

 Incomplete financial information or the review doesn’t show financial need.

Confidentiality: All financial information submitted to KAS is treated with the highest standard of confidentiality. Following the best practices of independent schools, there are no current parents, faculty members, or current Board of Trustee members on the Finance Committee.