Admissions

Tuition & Financial Aid

Per Family Fees:
Capital Improvement Fee: $500, billed at $50 per month for 10 months beginning June 15. This funds capital improvements for the facility and any unforeseen  maintenance needs.

Per Student Fees:
Enrollment Fee: $500, due April 15. This guarantees classroom space for the year.

Consumable Fee: $350, due May 15. This covers the cost of textbooks, testing fees, classroom materials and other administrative costs. 

All fees are non-refundable. Any late accounts will be assessed a $25 late fee.

Additional Fees: Activity-based fees for athletics, fine arts and other extra-curricular activities are not included in tuition and are invoiced as incurred. Fees range between $25-$500. School supply fees are also not included in the cost of tuition.
    • Tuition 2023-24 rates

      Tuition Rates 2023-24

Supporting Our Students

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  • Financial Aid

FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment conducts the financial need analysis for The Independent School. Families applying for financial aid for the upcoming school year are asked to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment for priority consideration by April 1. Applications received after the priority deadline will be reviewed as long as funds remain available. If you are a new family considering Independent, you must file both an Independent School Admissions Application and the FACTS financial aid application before you will be evaluated for financial aid.

Required Information for FACTS Application

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  • Complete Online Application

  • Payment of the application fee to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment

  • Copies of your tax forms including all supporting tax schedules

  • Copies of your W-2 forms for both you and your spouse

  • Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and TANF

If you have questions about the application process, you may contact a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 1-866-315-9262 or contact our Admissions Team at 316-686-0152 ext. 400.

The Independent School

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Independent is a private college preparatory day school serving ages 6 weeks through grade 12.
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