Our Tuition is Affordable
Online Private School vs. Traditional School Tuition Costs
The graph compares the average annual tuition cost of online private schools and traditional private schools in the U.S. This chart shows online private school costs are significantly less—around $8,000 annually compared to $25,000 for traditional private schools. As a result, private virtual education provides a more affordable alternative while maintaining high-quality instruction and personalized learning opportunities.
Our Payment Plans
We offer three different payment plans for Summit Learning Institute® Virtual School:
- Payment Plan A-1: one full tuition payment that covers an 18-week semester of study (6 courses per semester ); this is a full-time learning option for 1 semester
- Payment Plan A-2: one full tuition payment that covers 2 consecutive 18-week semesters of study (12 courses per year); this is a full-time learning option for 1 year
- Payment Plan B: one full tuition payment that covers an 18-week semester of study (up to 3 courses per semester); this is a part-time learning option
- Summer School: one full tuition payment that covers a 9-week semester of study (up to 3 courses during the summer); this is a part-time learning option
Refer to View Tuition Discounts for details about our Multi-Family and Military Family discounts.
Note: All tuition + registration fee payments for Plan A-1, Plan A-2, Plan B, and Summer School are required ONLY after the $50 application fee has been paid AND the family has received a formal, written acceptance letter from SLIVS's Admissions and Enrollment Team.
Our Payment Options & Fees
We offer the following online payment options through PayPal: PayPal, Venmo, Pay Later, Apple Pay, and Debit/Credit Card. PayPal Pay Later, also known as Paypal Credit or PayPal Financing, allows customers to spread their payments over time rather than paying the full amount upfront.
All tuition and registration fee payments are due at the time of registration.
- A non-refundable registration fee of $150 is charged at the time of registration. This registration fee is required for course enrollment for a semester or year of study.
- A non-refundable fee of $50 is required before you submit your online application for admission.
- Additional fees and costs may apply after course enrollment. Reference Terms of Service below in the webpage footer for more details.
Affordable Tuition Plans
Plan A-1
Plan A-1
Plan A-1
Full-time option
18-week semester
Plan A-2
Plan A-1
Plan A-1
Full-time option
Two 18-week semesters for one year
Plan B
Summer School
Summer School
Part-time option
18-week semester or one year
Summer School
Summer School
Summer School
Part-time option
9-week semester during the summer
OPTION 1: One Semester
"Plan A-1" Tuition
Total Cost: $3750
($3600 for 6 courses + $150 Registration Fee)
Full-time | 18 weeks per semester
OPTION 2: One Year
"Plan A-2" Tuition
Total Cost: $7350
($7200 for 12 courses + $150 Registration Fee)
Full-time | Two consecutive 18-week semesters for one year
OPTION 3: One Semester
"Plan B" Tuition
Total Cost: $800
($650 for 1 course + $150 Registration Fee)
Part-time | 18 weeks per semester
* Maximum purchase of 3 courses in a semester
OPTION 4: Summer School
"Summer School" Tuition
Total Cost: $800
($650 for 1 course + $150 Registration Fee)
Part-time | 9 weeks semester during the summer
* Maximum purchase of 3 courses in the summer
ClassWallet
ClassWallet
ClassWallet
ClassWallet is the digital wallet platform that many state-sponsored school choice funding and scholarship programs use.
SLIVS is an approved provider/vendor on ClassWallet.
Arizona
ClassWallet
ClassWallet
The average Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) for students with or without disabilities ranges from $6,000 to $43,000 per year.
Application Window: Check Website
Utah
ClassWallet
Utah
The average Utah Fits All Scholarship for every K12 child resident of Utah ranges from $4,000 to $8,000 per year.
Application Window: Closes May 1st
Utah
New York & New Hampshire
Utah
The average scholarship from the Children First Education Fund for students with a qualifying disability ranges from $2,247 to $ 8,988 per year.
Application Window: Opens in February
New York & New Hampshire
New York & New Hampshire
New York & New Hampshire
Scholarships are avilable from the Children's Scholarship Fund (CSF). Families must fall below maximum income requirements set by the CSF scale
Financing, State Funding, Student Loans, & Scholarships
Families can use PayPal financing plans with any enrollment option to break tuition payments into manageable monthly installments by applying directly on PayPal's official website.
Families can leverage State-Sponsored School Choice Funding programs, where available, to cover tuition costs by applying through their state's designated education funding platform.
Families can leverage student or parent loans to help cover tuition costs by securing private educational loans through qualified lenders that offer flexible repayment options tailored to their financial needs.
Parents can apply for public and private scholarships to help cover tuition costs by researching scholarship opportunities, meeting eligibility requirements, and submitting applications through providers' websites.
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