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Financial Aid & Scholarships Making a Fishburne Education Affordable
We know the cost of a private education can feel daunting. Fishburne offers several ways to make attendance more affordable — including need-based grants, merit scholarships, and tuition reductions.-
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Tuition Assistance Available
We Can Help You Make a Fishburne Education Easier to Afford
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Financial Aid Grants
Need-based grants that do not need to be repaid. Awards are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Aid is not available for the summer session.List of 2 items.
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Required Documents
- Financial aid application
- Most recent 1040 tax form
- (Optional) Letter describing your family’s financial circumstances
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Review Process
Once your file is complete, the Financial Aid Committee reviews it weekly. Accepted awards must be confirmed within two weeks and finalized upon receipt of the enrollment deposit.
Leadership for Life Merit Scholarship
Merit-based award for new students demonstrating academic excellence, leadership potential, and a desire to be part of Fishburne’s Corps of Cadets.List of 2 items.
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Candidate Requirements
- Rising 7th–11th grader applying for the upcoming school year
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Strong communication skills and in-person interview
- Interest in JROTC, athletics, or campus clubs
- Desire to uphold the Fishburne Honor Code
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How to Apply
- Submit your admission application
- Schedule an interview with the Admissions Office
- Apply for financial aid and submit tax documents
- Await notification from the Admissions Committee
Tuition Reductions
Eligible cadets may receive the following reductions (only one may be applied):| Category | Reduction |
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| Grandsons, sons, brothers of alumni | $5,000 off yearly tuition* |
| Sons of active-duty or retired military (20+ years) | $5,000 off yearly tuition* |
| Families with 2+ sons enrolled | $2,500 per son |
| Students with one year of JROTC | $1,000 |
| Marching Band Scholarship | Up to $2,000 |
Payment Plans and Loan Options Flexible Payment Options
Monthly payment plans are available through our Business Office.Contact Diane Howdyshell at dhowdyshell@fishburne.org
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Our Mission
To innovate and create the military school for the twenty first century. One that redefines what it means to graduate young men with the skills to move forward wherever their lives take them with CHARACTER \ KINSHIP \ AGENCY.
Fishburne Military School has earned the US Army’s highest level of accreditation and maintained its designation as a JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction for over 40 years. We may also nominate qualified candidates to the United States Service Academies and host one of only four Summer JROTC programs in the nation, accredited by US Army Cadet Command.