Our Commitment:

At Savannah Legacy Academy, we believe every child deserves access to an exceptional education—regardless of financial circumstances. While we recognize that tuition is a meaningful investment, we also understand it can be a stretch for many families.

That’s why we are committed to supporting qualified students through need-based financial aid, ensuring that talented and motivated learners have the opportunity to thrive at SLA.

Confidentiality:

All financial aid information is handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

• Applications and awards are reviewed only by the Financial Aid Committee, and when necessary, the Head of School or Business Director
• Financial aid decisions are private agreements between the school and each family
• Families are expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding their award

For questions or communication regarding financial aid, families should contact Ms. Denise Brown, Financial Aid/Administrative Assistant to the Business Director.

Failure to uphold confidentiality may result in the withdrawal of financial aid at any point during the academic year.

Making A Savannah Legacy Education Possible:

Savannah Legacy Academy is an independent school in Georgia dedicated to building a diverse, talented, and mission-aligned student body.

We offer need-based financial aid to a limited number of students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. While we strive to support families, available funds are limited and may not cover the full demonstrated need.

How Financial Need is Determined

To assess eligibility, families submit a Parent Financial Statement (PFS). This evaluation considers:

• Taxable and non-taxable income
• Assets and liabilities
• Household size
• Number of children attending tuition-based schools

After accounting for basic living expenses and taxes, remaining discretionary income is used to help determine a family’s ability to contribute toward tuition.

All financial aid is need-based and will not exceed demonstrated financial need.

Application Process:

For students enrolling in the fall:

1. Submit the Parent Financial Statement (PFS)
   
   • Via mail, email (info.savlegacyacademy@gmail.com), or in person
2. Provide W-2 Forms
   
   • Available starting in January
3. Submit Federal Tax Return (Form 1040)
   
   • As soon as it is completed

Financial Aid Policies:

• Financial aid must be reapplied for annually
• Renewal information is sent within two weeks of re-enrollment
• Awards apply to tuition only and do not cover additional fees or expenses
• Any discrepancies in submitted financial information may result in revocation of aid
• All applications and awards remain strictly confidential

Who Is Eligible

Financial aid is available to students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, who do not receive a scholarship from another source.

Additional Financial Aid Options

GOAL Scholarship:

• In 2008, Georgia’s elected officials had the remarkable vision to pass the Education Expense Credit law to provide families in our state with access to better educational opportunities for their children. Their legislative leadership resulted in what has been described as the nation’s best education expense credit law. Since inception, the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program has been leading the way in implementing this important legislation through our ethical, transparent and proven approach.
• The Georgia GOAL scholarship program associates do not determine the amount of financial aid a family is awarded for students meeting the eligibility requirements.

 To learn more about GOAL you can visit www.goalscholarship.org. 

ARETE Scholars:

• Arete Scholars exists to help economically disadvantaged children reach their highest potential through educational opportunity. Through private contributions from corporate and philanthropic partners, Arete awards need-based K-12 scholarships and empowers parents to place their children in schools that best suit their unique gifts and learning needs.

• Arete currently operates in Georgia under the state’s Tuition Tax Credit Scholarship Program and in Louisiana under the Tuition Donation Rebate Program. Scholarship eligibility is based on the income guidelines for the federal free and reduced lunch program (FRL), and award amounts range from $2,500 to $5,000 per year. Recipients are required to re-qualify each year.

Arete scholarships are based upon private funds. The Savannah Legacy Academy does not play        any role in determining the amount of scholarship funds a family may be awarded.

          http://www.aretescholars.org/parents/

AAA Scholarship Foundation:

• Our donors are companies and individuals who care about their community and desire the opportunity to partner with AAA Scholarship Foundation for low-income families in an effort to create a brighter future for all of our children.

• Each state has individual guidelines determined by the laws of that state and the accountability guidelines of the AAA Scholarship Foundation. Please choose your state to view details on participation. Please contact our office at 888-707-2465 for additional assistance in donating today!

        AAA scholarships are based upon private funds. The Savannah Legacy Academy does not play              any role in determining the amount of scholarship funds a family may be awarded.

          www.aaascholarships.org

GA Promise Scholarship:

• The Georgia Promise scholarship is an education choice program. The program will provide eligible students with the opportunity to use public funds for non-public education expenses in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. Eligible uses include private school tuition, tutoring services, and other qualified education expenses.
• For the first year of the program (the 2025 – 2026 academic year), the scholarship amount is set by law at a maximum of $6,500. The Georgia Education Savings Authority may withhold up to 5 percent of the scholarship proceeds for administrative purposes.
• A student who has been enrolled in a Georgia public school for two consecutive semesters, OR is a rising kindergarten student, AND:

  Resides in a Georgia public school attendance zone on the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement’s list of the 25% lower performing public schools based on cumulative individual school ratings.

  Parent has resided in Georgia for 1+ year (with exception of active-duty military) per GESA updated rules and regulations approach.

• A student is ineligible for the Georgia Promise Scholarship if they receive the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship.

To learn more about GA Promise you can visit

www.gmygeorgiapromise.org. 

If you believe Savannah Legacy Academy is the right fit for your child, we encourage you to apply for financial aid. Our goal is to partner with families to make a transformational education possible.