Admissions

Beacon Academy offers a 10-Year Program that prepares students from historically underresourced and/or underrepresented communities to succeed in competitive high schools, colleges, and careers. Students come to Beacon Academy for a full school year after 8th grade, mastering their academic skills and gaining the confidence to thrive in independent schools. We accept between 18 and 24 students each year who receive the tools and resources to apply to private high schools and have the potential to receive full scholarships. Beacon Academy continues to support our alumni for 10+ years following the Academy Year as they enter higher education and begin their careers. Beacon Academy is tuition-free for qualifying families. Once accepted, Beacon Academy offers each student support from the beginning of the Academy Year through their first career. If this sounds like you or your student, we hope you will apply to Beacon Academy through our easy steps below. Beacon Academy is committed to providing students in the Boston area with support and educational resources, and we hope you will contact our admissions department by email at admission@beaconacademy.org if you have any questions. Our admissions team is excited to meet you!

Thank you to all of the students who have submitted their applications. The Admissions Committee reviews applications in the order they come in and candidates are reviewed on a regular basis.

Beacon Academy’s tuition is $57,000. Because of our needs-based scholarship program, we are able to provide financial aid grants that meet 100% of our families’ demonstrated need. We will work with you individually to determine a figure that is equitable based on your financial circumstances.

Families will be expected to complete the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS). The PFS is used by schools across the country to help assess families’ financial aid needs. To access the PFS, visit the National Association of Independent Schools’ (NAIS) School and Student Services (SSS) website. SSS uses the income and asset information in the financial aid application itself to assess the family situation and automatically applies a waiver if the family qualifies.

The financial aid program is open to students of any race, creed, and national or ethnic origin. A candidate’s request for financial aid does not affect his/her chances for admission. Decisions regarding admission and financial aid are made separately. Due to processing times, it is necessary to apply for financial aid at the same time you apply for admission to Beacon Academy. Families will receive notification on financial aid when they receive notification on admission to Beacon Academy.