Kindergarten–Grade 8
Tuition &
Affordability
A Jewish day school education is a meaningful investment in your child’s future. We want families to understand the resources and opportunities that may help make Addlestone possible. Tuition assistance is available for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
A Place to Begin
Every family’s path is different.
Published tuition is important, but it does not tell the whole story. Addlestone families may be able to combine school-based tuition assistance, South Carolina education resources, family discounts, and flexible payment options.
You do not need to understand every program before reaching out. We are happy to help you identify the questions to ask and the next step that may be right for your family.
Prospective-family questions: admissions@addlestone.org
Family Discounts
Recognizing the commitments families make.
Sibling Discount
Families with more than one child enrolled at Addlestone receive a 10% tuition discount for each additional child in kindergarten through eighth grade. The student in the highest grade is charged full tuition.
Distance Discount
The Charleston Jewish community has grown more geographically spread out over the years, and Addlestone recognizes the added commitment some families make to join our school community.
- 2% tuition discount for families living 5–15 miles from campus
- 4% tuition discount for families living more than 15 miles from campus
Payment Options
Choose a plan that fits your family’s schedule.
Payment plans can make tuition easier to manage over the course of the year. They do not reduce the total tuition obligation.
Plan A
Pay in Full
Tuition and applicable fees are paid in full by May 1.
Plan B
Two Payments
Applicable fees and 60% of annual tuition are due by May 1. The remaining 40% is due by October 1.
Plan C
Monthly Payments
Applicable fees are due by May 1. Tuition is paid in ten monthly installments from May through February through FACTS Tuition Management.
FACTS charges a $55 fee for Plan C. Credit-card payments for tuition-related charges include a 2.75% processing fee. Questions about payment plans or schedules? accounting@addlestone.org
Current Updates
ESTF applications for 2027-28.
Please check back as information may be updated. The following dates and requirements apply to the 2027-28 ESTF application cycle.
Returning families | November 1
Beginning at 8:00 a.m., awarded returning ESTF students and their siblings may apply through ClassWallet. Each applicant must submit a federal Form 1040 and an age-verification document. Families waiting on a tax return should still begin the application and submit other documents right away.
Priority new applicants | January 15
Beginning at 8:00 a.m., priority access is available for households at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, families with an active-duty parent or guardian, and students attending a public school during 2026-27.
General application | February 16
Beginning at 8:00 a.m., the application opens to eligible South Carolina families with household income up to 500% of the federal poverty level. Returning families should submit their Form 1040 before this date to retain returning priority.
ESTF questions: ESTFProgram@ed.sc.gov or 803-734-0009. Last reviewed: October 29, 2026.
Questions & Answers
Helpful answers before you begin.
Does applying for tuition assistance affect admission?
We encourage prospective families to contact Admissions early so tuition assistance can be part of a thoughtful enrollment conversation.
Is tuition-assistance information confidential?
Yes. Addlestone treats tuition-assistance information with the strictest confidence.
Is tuition assistance available for early-childhood students?
Addlestone’s tuition-assistance process is available for kindergarten through eighth grade.
Can my family use more than one affordability resource?
Some families may qualify for more than one resource. Eligibility and award decisions are made separately by Addlestone, the State of South Carolina, and outside scholarship organizations.
Do payment plans reduce tuition?
No. Payment plans divide tuition payments over time; they do not reduce the total tuition obligation.
What if my family’s financial circumstances change?
Please contact the Tuition Assistance Committee confidentially at tuitionassistance@addlestone.org.
Let’s Talk
You do not need to understand every program before reaching out.
We will help you identify the questions to ask and the next steps that may be right for your family.