Cost & Financial Aid

Kevin Napp | Director of Admissions | 704.864.7744 ext.414

knapp@gastonday.org

Flexible Tuition

Gaston Day School believes that socio-economic diversity enriches the educational opportunities for all families, and the inclusion of a wide range of families is critical to the health of the school. Gaston Day is committed to making our school accessible and affordable to all.  Because of this commitment, the school has implemented an Indexed Tuition plan whereby a range of tuitions is charged based on demonstrated family need.

**Schedule of tuition and fees 2025-2026
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Financial Assistance

At Gaston Day, Financial Assistance is allocated from three primary areas – Financial Aid, Merit Scholarships, and North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship. Click here to learn more about Merit Scholarships and The Opportunity Scholarship.

Financial Aid Information:

  • To be considered, please complete the Financial Aid Application
  • You will be asked to upload W2s, 1040 tax returns (or other relevant documents) as part of the online application
  • Your application will not be complete until we have both the application and all required documents

Timeline:

  • The admission and financial aid processes may occur simultaneously
  • The financial aid deadline is rolling, but funds may become limited or unavailable towards the beginning of the new school year (August).

Other Awards

    It is possible to receive both GDS financial aid and the Opportunity Scholarship.

  • The calculation for a family’s demonstrated need will include the Opportunity amount awarded
    • Cost of Attendance at GDS – Opportunity Award = Possible Remaining Financial Need
Financial Aid Application

25-26 Cost and Financial Aid

Grade LevelTuition+FeesFinancial Aid (Up to 80% discount)Eligible for NC's Opportunity Scholarship
Preschool (3’s) and Pre-K (4’s): Half-Day$8,775N/AN/A
Preschool (3’s) and Pre-K (4’s): Full Day$10,890N/AN/A
Kindergarten - Fourth$19,500YesYes
Fifth-Eighth$21,425YesYes
Ninth - Twelfth $22,390YesYes

* 2025-2026 tuition is listed above. The 2026-2027 tuition will be set in January 2026.

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