Admissions

Tuition & Financial Aid

Berkeley is committed to enrolling a talented and diverse student body. We strive to make this educational experience affordable to all families that may require financial assistance.

2024 - 25 Tuition

Pre-K / Kindergarten  $22,170
Grades 1-5  $25,880
Grades 6-8  $30,600
Grades 9-12  $33,970

 
 



Tuition is payable in eight installments and must be paid in full by January 1. Payments do not cover the cost of uniforms, books, supplies, lunches, laptops (if applicable), transportation, special event admission fees, or other expenses incurred in the ordinary course of a student's activities at Berkeley.

Financial Aid

Berkeley Preparatory School is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student body. We strive to make this educational experience accessible and affordable to all families regardless of their socio-economic status. Berkeley is fortunate to have much of its $4 million financial aid budget funded through the generosity of donors who have established named endowments in support of the financial aid program.

A NOTE ABOUT VOUCHERS

Berkeley Preparatory School does not accept any money from any governmental entity for any reason. To do so would leave the school vulnerable to governmental interference, potentially jeopardizing the independence we cherish. We encourage families with demonstrated financial need to apply for financial aid, which is funded here at Berkeley in a variety of ways, though not through governmental subsidy.

Financial Aid Procedures

List of 4 items.

  • APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

    In determining need, Berkeley Preparatory School follows NAIS Principles of Good Practice. Financial aid awards are based upon FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment (FACTS) financial assessment of each applicant. It is important to note that Berkeley may not be able to accommodate all financial aid applicants in a given year. Complete applications and required documents received in the Admissions Office by the deadline will receive first priority relative to aid dollars available. 
     
    • Deadline for Current Berkeley Students for the 2024-2025 School Year: December 31, 2023*
    • Deadline for New Families Applying to Berkeley for the 2024-2025 School Year: February 1, 2024*
     
    *Financial aid applications received after the deadlines will be considered for our financial aid waiting pool.
     
    All families applying for financial aid for the first time should contact Julia Loncar, Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, by calling (813) 885-1673 or emailing loncajul@berkeleyprep.org.

    Families currently receiving aid must submit a new financial aid application each year. If the financial circumstances remain the same, the school will make every effort to assist a family at the same level of aid.

     

  • DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

    To apply for financial aid for the 2024-2025 school year, please complete the following steps no later than December 31, 2023* for returning Berkeley families, or February 1, 2024* for new applicants:
     
    2. Complete your Financial Aid application.
    3. Submit your additional required documents listed below:
    • Upload your 2021 and 2022 1040 income tax return(s) with signatures
    • Business/Farm Statement and Corporate Tax Return/Schedule C/Schedule F (if applicable)
    • Upload your 2021 and 2022 W-2 Forms (if applicable)
    • Upload a copy of your most recent pay stub(s)
    • By April 15, 2024, upload a copy of your 2023 federal tax forms with all supporting schedules and W-2 Forms (if applicable)
     
    *Financial aid applications received after the deadlines will be considered for our financial aid waiting pool.
     
    Due to the difficulty in evaluating need using non-US dollars and tax structure, a family must provide 2022 and 2023 US tax returns in order to apply for financial aid.

  • DIVORCED, SEPARATED, OR NEVER-MARRIED PARENT/GUARDIAN

    Recognizing that each parent bears a responsibility for financing a student’s education, financial information from all family members is required. Custodial and non-custodial parents (regardless of legal settlements, who are divorced, separated, or never married) must submit their own Financial Aid application. The Financial Aid Committee will consider all household assets in determining need.

  • IMPORTANT DATES

    The deadline for applying for financial aid for the 2024-2025 school year for current Berkeley students is December 31, 2023*, with an award notification emailed in late January.
     
    For new applicants to Berkeley, financial aid applications and all supporting documentation for the 2024-2025 school year must be submitted by February 1, 2024* to be considered for financial aid awards distributed in March.
     
    *Financial aid applications received after the deadlines will be considered for our financial aid waiting pool.

Financial Aid FAQ

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

Berkeley Preparatory School

Founded in 1960, Berkeley is an independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory day school located in Tampa, FL, for boys and girls in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12. Approximately 1,400 students gather here from the greater Tampa Bay area to form ONE Berkeley.