ADMISSIONS & TUITION
We are so excited that you are interested in joining Hilltop Academy! Families interested in having their child attend Hilltop Academy must complete an application and interview process. Admission is based on a selection process that ensures that the student, family, and school are a strong fit for each other, sharing the school’s vision, mission, core values, and beliefs. Hilltop Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or disability. Hilltop intentionally strives to maintain a diverse school community representative of our local and global communities.
THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
The steps for admission are outlined below. Pull down on the arrow to the left of the step for details. We recognize that what may seem clear to us, may not be to you, so please contact us by phone or by email. We do not want the application process to be overwhelming or confusing, so big or small, do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
Our contact information can be found below. We look forward to connecting with you!
Our openings are limited! Don't delay starting the admissions process to ensure a spot is reserved with your name on it!!
Step 1: Submit Inquiry Form
Completing the Inquiry Form is a first step your path toward admissions. Through the Inquiry Form we will learn some information about you that will help us begin getting to know you, understand what has drawn you to Hilltop Academy, and what you are looking for in a school. Additionally, completion of the form will help ensure the best communication possible.
Step 2: Schedule an Informational Session
An informational session will allow you and your caregivers to learn everything there is to know about Hilltop Academy. This is an excellent time for you and your family to ask any and all questions! Upon submitting your inquiry form, you will be invited to your informational session.
Step 3: Complete & Submit Your Application
After you and your parent/caregiver participate in an informational session, your next step will be to complete an online application, which will be shared with you following the informational session. The application deadlines for both early decision and standard application can be found below.
Step 4: Schedule the Student & Parent/Caregiver Interviews
Our admission process requires a student interview and a separate interview with parents and caregivers. This process affords another opportunity for questions to be asked and to determine if we are a good fit for each other. {Through this process, we can determine if we are a good fit for each other and affords another opportunity for questions to be asked.}
Why do we interview parents/caregivers? That's a great question! At Hilltop Academy, we believe that parents/caregivers are integral to the success of their child. We want and need our parents/caregivers to be involved. The parent/caregiver interview is a chance to discuss in greater depth, opportunities for their involvement and any other details relative to admissions, enrollment, and school programming.
It is advisable that the student and parent/caregiver interviews be scheduled consecutively; however, we are happy to accommodate whatever works best for your schedule.
TUITION, DEPOSITS, & DUE DATES
FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
FULL TUITION: $20,000 for families who are not seeking assistance or do not qualify for financial assistance.
SCHOOL APPLICATION FEE: $40
TUITION ASSISTANCE:
• We do offer financial assistance!
• Tuition assistance application fee: $40, nonrefundable
• Applications for financial assistance are available for families who have completed the admissions steps outlined above and are offered a spot at Hilltop Academy
• Offer of assistance is based on:
- Availability of funds
- Need
- Order of receipt of tuition assistance application
DEPOSIT: Nonrefundable deposit required to reserve your spot:
• Early Decision: 1/3 tuition amount
• Standard Decision: 10% of tuition amount
• Rolling Admission: 10% of tuition amount
ADMISSIONS: To reserve your spot at Hilltop Academy there are two options:
1. Early Decision: Applications due December 6, 2024
• Acceptance Notification: December 20, 2024
• Deposit: Due January 3, 2025- 1/3 of tuition amount
2. Standard Decision: Applications due January 17, 2025
• Acceptance Notification: March 10, 2025
• Deposit: Due April 4, 2025
TUITION PAYMENTS:
• Payment plans:
- Full payment: $0 fee; August 1st
- Semi-annual payments: $25 fee; August and January
- Monthly payments (10 months): $55 fee; August through May
• 1st tuition payment due August 1, 2025
• Tuition payment dates: 1st or 15th of the month
ROLLING ADMISSIONS: Admissions will be rolling for students applying after the standard decision application deadline indicated above. The same outlined steps for admission are required.
• Applications accepted until June 30th for the upcoming school year
• Should all seats be filled, accepted applicants will be waitlisted
All payments should be made out and mailed to: Hilltop Academy, P.O. Box 24, West Suffield, MA 06093
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DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
As a nonprofit, independent school, Hilltop Academy strives to make our school experience accessible to families no matter what their financial status is, reflecting our desire to prioritize inclusivity and connectedness. Our intention is to make Hilltop Academy within reach for families of all backgrounds.
Whether or not you can afford Hilltop Academy is probably one of the top things you are considering. Tuition assistance will be provided based on need, availability of funds, and in order of receipt of financial assistance application. A tuition assistance application may be requested upon acceptance. While we would love to provide tuition assistance to every family, assistance can only be provided while funds for assistance are available
The tuition paid to Hilltop Academy is directly invested in the education and experience we provide our students. As such, we offer financial assistance on a sliding scale based on financial need. In order to qualify for assistance, applicants are required to meet a set of eligibility requirements including, but not limited to the following:
Have a child who has applied for and has been accepted to Hilltop Academy
Reside in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut or Greater Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan areas
Meet established income eligibility guidelines as determined through our tuition assistance management program
We aim to objectively determine each applicant's family’s need for aid by:
• Conducting a confidential, detailed financial analysis to determine whether or not a family qualifies for financial assistance
• Determine how much will be awarded
• Determine a family's expected financial contribution toward tuition
• Honor our families' privacy as we work to meet the needs of all of our families
Financial aid analysis will not be based solely on a family’s total income. Other factors that are considered include: assets; federal taxes paid; parents' student loan debt; number of children in full-day, tuition-charging schools; and number of family members in the household. These factors will be considerations in financial assistance on an annual basis to determine whether a family's financial picture has changed. Completion of the financial assistance application is for families who otherwise would not have the means to afford and access Hilltop Academy.
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It is our mission to guard and protect the diversity of our Hilltop Community- those we serve and lead and those who lead and serve.
Hilltop Academy Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. The officers, committee members, employees, and persons served by this corporation shall be selected entirely on a non-discriminatory basis with respect to age, sex, race, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation. It is the policy of Hilltop Academy Inc. not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, veteran status, political service or affiliation, color, religion, or national origin.
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P.O. Box 24, West Suffield, CT 06093
Our Mission
Forging a powerful, innovative, and transformative model of education that emboldens and prepares students for life, college, service, trade, and/or career through natural and holistic, simplistic yet rigorous, relevant and engaging learning practices and through the strong ties we build with our families and communities.
Our Vision
Opening opportunities and access for students, families, educators, and communities to experience our model of education which honors the hero in every child on their chosen pathway to a life of purpose.
Hilltop Academy Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(C)3 organization. All proceeds and donations support our tuition assistance and school programming.
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