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Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Tuition at The Charles Finney School ranges from $3,113 for pre-K to $10,494 for high school.


Tuition Schedule for the 2023-2024 school year:

Grade Oldest Child Second Child Third Child Fourth Child
High School (9-12) $10,494 $8,921 $8,393 $7,865
Middle School (6-8) $7,942 $6,754 $6,358 $5,962
Elementary (K-5) $7,205 $6,127 $5,764 $5,401
Pre-K (5 Full Days) $7,205 $6,127 $5,764 $5,401
Pre-K (3 Full Days) $4,466 $4,466 $4,466 $4,466
Pre-K (5 Half Days) $4,697 $4,697 $4,697 $4,697
Pre-K (3 Half Days-Tues.,Wed.,Thur.) $3,113 $3,113 $3,113 $3,113

Pre-K students must be 4 years old by December 1, to be eligible for the Pre-K program.

Application Fee

Prospective students applying to Finney are required to pay a $40 non-refundable application fee when they submit an application for admission. This fee will be deducted from the total registration fee when the student is accepted and enrolls.

Registration Fee

Current students who are re-enrolling for the next school year must pay a registration fee each year with their re-enrollment forms to confirm enrollment. New students must also pay registration fees with their enrollment forms. Parents will receive access to the school's online enrollment packet by email with notification of acceptance to the school. All registration fees are non-refundable.

Registration Fee Amounts:

  • On or before March 31, 2023 = $120 per student
  • After March 31, 2023 = $220 per student

Tuition Payment Plans

Payment plans are processed through FACTS Tuition Management. Full pay, two payment and monthly payment plans are available. Families will select a payment plan during the online enrollment process. The Business Office will begin finalizing 23-24 payment plans in May. Watch your inbox for an email confirmation from FACTS detailing your tuition invoice and set up fee. Set up fees will process in 10-14 days. Annual FACTS set-up fees are $25 for two payment plans and $55 for monthly plans.

Families manage payment plans through Family Portal on the Financials tab in a web browser or the FACTS tab on the mobile app.

Questions? Contact Jen Anger in the Business Office.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial aid and scholarships are available to Pre-K (5 full day only) through 12th grade students.

Financial Aid and Need-based Scholarships

Limited financial aid and need-based Finney scholarships are available each year. The application for aid is separate from the school application and enrollment process; interested families will need to apply for aid each year they are enrolled. Finney uses the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment program to manage the application and award process, but all decisions regarding financial aid and need-based scholarship awards will be made by The Charles Finney School.

Financial Aid Process
  1. Complete the secure online FACTS application (one application per family, regardless of the number of students in the family)
  2. Pay the $40 financial aid application fee
  3. FACTS will process the application, which may take up to two weeks
  4. The Charles Finney School will review the application and make a decision regarding awarding aid and need-based scholarships
  5. Any awarded aid will be posted to the FACTS system
  6. You will be notified via email by FACTS when a decision is made

Apply for Financial Aid

Important Notes
  • There are academic and behavioral standards that must be maintained by all financial aid and scholarship recipients. Please consult the Parent Student Handbook for further details.
  • Please plan to have your application completed and submitted to meet any deadlines.
  • Returning Finney families should complete an online FACTS application, including the submission of all required tax and financial documents, by April 14, 2023 at midnight. This will allow The Charles Finney School to consider a returning Finney family for financial aid and/or any need-based scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • Families of new applicants should complete the online FACTS application, including the submission of all required tax and financial documents, as soon as possible during the admissions/enrollment process. An applicant must first be accepted for enrollment by the school to receive a financial aid or scholarship award.
  • When applying you will need last year’s W2s and federal income tax forms. If you do not file taxes, please contact the Admissions Office prior to applying for financial aid.
  • FACTS has a 24-hour toll free hotline for help with the application at 1-866-441-4637 (Spanish language reps available).

Freshman Entrance Exam Scholarships

Finney offers three Freshman Entrance Exam scholarships for ninth grade students each year. They are awarded to the top three scoring students and are based on the combined results of all current and new students. They are distributed on a first, second, and third place ranking

  • First Place - $2,500/year
  • Second Place - $1,250/year
  • Third Place - $1,250/year
Important Notes
  • The entrance exam is required for all incoming freshman regardless of whether or not they are currently enrolled in The Charles Finney School.
  • The exam is free.
  • The exam will be offered in the spring for both new and returning students. Contact the Admissions office for next year's date.
  • Students who take the exam after the scheduled date in the spring (late applications, etc.) will not be eligible for the scholarship.
  • The Entrance Exam Scholarships are good for all four years of high school, provided the student maintains a 2.5 GPA and continues to meet behavioral requirements.
  • Potential new students need to have completed their application for admissions, including payment of the $40 application fee, to take the exam.
  • More information about the exam is available at http://www.ststesting.com/hspt/.

The Rachel and Camille Miller Scholarship

This four-year high school scholarship is available to students who meet the qualifying criteria, are in 8th grade at Rochester Christian School, and have enrolled for 9th grade at The Charles Finney school with an intent to complete all four years of high school at Finney. Click below to learn more about this scholarship.

Scholarship Details

Community Scholarship Opportunities

Rodney B. Janes Award for Private and Parochial High School Students

Organization to Contact: Rochester Area Community Foundation

The Charles Finney School is a private Christian school in Rochester, NY, that is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Finney offers a rigorous, college-preparatory academic program, a professional and caring faculty, a cultivation of service to the community, and a wide array of extracurricular programs.

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