Tuition & Affordability | Hampton Roads Academy | Virginia
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Tuition & Affordability
Hampton Roads Academy
2026-02-04T14:40:01-05:00
Tuition & Affordability
Accessible, High-Quality Education in Newport News
We believe an education is an investment in your child’s future, and at Hampton Roads Academy, our goal is to provide an enriching experience in more than just academics to students in Pre-K through Grade 12. We offer need-based financial aid, monthly payment plans, and more in order to make an HRA education a reality for all interested students and their families in Hampton Roads.
APPLY FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE
Financial Aid
We offer need-based financial aid to students in Grades 5 through 12. The amount of aid awarded is determined on an individual basis according to each student’s demonstrated financial need. The need for financial aid is reviewed annually and requires families to submit a new application every year.
Our goal is to make our school affordable for all students. At HRA:
Over $1 million in need-based financial aid is awarded annually.
25% of students receive need-based financial aid—that’s over 150 students!
Prospective families are eligible to apply for financial aid only after completing an application for admission.
Tuition at Hampton Roads Academy, 2026-2027
Tuition for each grade level is listed below and includes the cost of lunch:
Pre-K and Junior Kindergarten:
$15,450
Kindergarten – Grade 4:
$16,686
Grade 5:
$20,085
Grades 6 – 8:
$22,531
Grades 9 – 12:
$24,179
One-time matriculation fee for new students:
$900
“A Hampton Roads Academy education is an investment in your child’s future, an investment that is immediate and tangible.”
– Benjamin Rous, Director of Upper School
ANNUAL FEES
We believe in transparency when it comes to tuition and affordability, including fees associated with your child’s education. We want parents and families to understand how the required annual fees are used to benefit their child’s education and daily life at our school. These fees include:
Enrollment Deposits
A tuition deposit is due in February with the signed enrollment contract in order to ensure a place in the coming year’s class for your student(s). This deposit will be credited to next year’s tuition. Tuition deposits are as follows:
Pre-K – Grade 5:
$1,000
*
Grades 6 – 12:
$1,500
*
Annual Activity Fee (all grades):
$500
*
For families applying for financial aid, the enrollment deposit is $250. This option is only available for students in Grades 5 – 12.
Books & Materials
The Lower School (Pre-K – Grade 4) and Middle School (Grade 5) books and materials fee is $300. Middle (Grades 6 – 8) and Upper School books are the responsibility of the parent or caretaker.
Tuition Refund Plan
In the event a student has to leave early during the school year, the Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) provides a prorated reimbursement of tuition. Families with monthly payment plans will automatically be enrolled in the Tuition Refund Plan, but we highly encourage families paying up front to join as well.
Learn more
about our payment plans.
Athletics
Charges vary depending on the sport but may include a small fee for uniforms, shoes, a combination lock, and more.
Transportation
Morning and afternoon bus service to Williamsburg, Smithfield/Suffolk, and Gloucester is available.
Uniforms
Parents and caretakers are responsible for purchasing the Lower and Middle School uniforms. Please see
the Student Handbooks
for more on the Lower School and Middle School dress codes.
PAYMENT PLANS AT HAMPTON ROADS ACADEMY
Paying for your child’s education should be as easy and convenient as possible. In order to accommodate different needs when it comes to tuition and affordability, parents or caretakers can choose either of the following options:
Pay HRA directly in full prior to the start of the school year (and avoid the Tuition Refund Plan fee).
Enroll in a monthly payment plan through Blackbaud Tuition Management, our third-party vendor that offers interest-free plans with only an annual enrollment fee. Payment plans can be accessed in the
HRA Blackbaud Tuition Management portal
.
PAYING TUITION WITH 529 PLANS
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act now permits individuals with
Virgnia529
college savings to withdraw up to $10,000 annually, tax-free, for expenses related to elementary and high school education, including tuition and books. You can receive an income tax deduction of up to $4,000 per account per year for contributions to a Virginia529 plan, with the option for an unlimited carry forward of excess contributions. Contributions made by taxpayers 70 years of age and older are fully deductible in the year of contribution.
If you are considering using a 529 account for HRA tuition payments, we recommend speaking to financial and tax professionals first to ensure a withdrawal is appropriate for you.
APPLY FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE
Financial aid is available for enrolled Hampton Roads Academy students beginning in Grade 5. To apply for tuition assistance for your student, visit the
Blackbaud Financial Aid Management portal
.
Prospective families must complete an application for admission before applying for financial aid.
For questions about tuition and affordability, please contact us or call HRA’s Business Office at
757-884-9130
.
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Visit Us
Charting Futures, Shaping Leaders
(757) 884-9100
739 Academy Ln, Newport News, VA 23602
Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
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Tuition & Affordability
Hampton Roads Academy
2026-02-04T14:40:01-05:00
Tuition & Affordability
Accessible, High-Quality Education in Newport News
We believe an education is an investment in your child’s future, and at Hampton Roads Academy, our goal is to provide an enriching experience in more than just academics to students in Pre-K through Grade 12. We offer need-based financial aid, monthly payment plans, and more in order to make an HRA education a reality for all interested students and their families in Hampton Roads.
APPLY FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE
Financial Aid
We offer need-based financial aid to students in Grades 5 through 12. The amount of aid awarded is determined on an individual basis according to each student’s demonstrated financial need. The need for financial aid is reviewed annually and requires families to submit a new application every year.
Our goal is to make our school affordable for all students. At HRA:
Over $1 million in need-based financial aid is awarded annually.
25% of students receive need-based financial aid—that’s over 150 students!
Prospective families are eligible to apply for financial aid only after completing an application for admission.
Tuition at Hampton Roads Academy, 2026-2027
Tuition for each grade level is listed below and includes the cost of lunch:
Pre-K and Junior Kindergarten:
$15,450
Kindergarten – Grade 4:
$16,686
Grade 5:
$20,085
Grades 6 – 8:
$22,531
Grades 9 – 12:
$24,179
One-time matriculation fee for new students:
$900
“A Hampton Roads Academy education is an investment in your child’s future, an investment that is immediate and tangible.”
– Benjamin Rous, Director of Upper School
ANNUAL FEES
We believe in transparency when it comes to tuition and affordability, including fees associated with your child’s education. We want parents and families to understand how the required annual fees are used to benefit their child’s education and daily life at our school. These fees include:
Enrollment Deposits
A tuition deposit is due in February with the signed enrollment contract in order to ensure a place in the coming year’s class for your student(s). This deposit will be credited to next year’s tuition. Tuition deposits are as follows:
Pre-K – Grade 5:
$1,000
*
Grades 6 – 12:
$1,500
*
Annual Activity Fee (all grades):
$500
*
For families applying for financial aid, the enrollment deposit is $250. This option is only available for students in Grades 5 – 12.
Books & Materials
The Lower School (Pre-K – Grade 4) and Middle School (Grade 5) books and materials fee is $300. Middle (Grades 6 – 8) and Upper School books are the responsibility of the parent or caretaker.
Tuition Refund Plan
In the event a student has to leave early during the school year, the Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) provides a prorated reimbursement of tuition. Families with monthly payment plans will automatically be enrolled in the Tuition Refund Plan, but we highly encourage families paying up front to join as well.
Learn more
about our payment plans.
Athletics
Charges vary depending on the sport but may include a small fee for uniforms, shoes, a combination lock, and more.
Transportation
Morning and afternoon bus service to Williamsburg, Smithfield/Suffolk, and Gloucester is available.
Uniforms
Parents and caretakers are responsible for purchasing the Lower and Middle School uniforms. Please see
the Student Handbooks
for more on the Lower School and Middle School dress codes.
PAYMENT PLANS AT HAMPTON ROADS ACADEMY
Paying for your child’s education should be as easy and convenient as possible. In order to accommodate different needs when it comes to tuition and affordability, parents or caretakers can choose either of the following options:
Pay HRA directly in full prior to the start of the school year (and avoid the Tuition Refund Plan fee).
Enroll in a monthly payment plan through Blackbaud Tuition Management, our third-party vendor that offers interest-free plans with only an annual enrollment fee. Payment plans can be accessed in the
HRA Blackbaud Tuition Management portal
.
PAYING TUITION WITH 529 PLANS
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act now permits individuals with
Virgnia529
college savings to withdraw up to $10,000 annually, tax-free, for expenses related to elementary and high school education, including tuition and books. You can receive an income tax deduction of up to $4,000 per account per year for contributions to a Virginia529 plan, with the option for an unlimited carry forward of excess contributions. Contributions made by taxpayers 70 years of age and older are fully deductible in the year of contribution.
If you are considering using a 529 account for HRA tuition payments, we recommend speaking to financial and tax professionals first to ensure a withdrawal is appropriate for you.
APPLY FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE
Financial aid is available for enrolled Hampton Roads Academy students beginning in Grade 5. To apply for tuition assistance for your student, visit the
Blackbaud Financial Aid Management portal
.
Prospective families must complete an application for admission before applying for financial aid.
For questions about tuition and affordability, please contact us or call HRA’s Business Office at
757-884-9130
.
Schedule a Tour
At Hampton Roads Academy
"
*
" indicates required fields
Learn More about HRA
Ready to experience the Hampton Roads Academy difference? If you have a question that you do not see answered, contact our Office of Admissions. A member of our team will contact you shortly.
Get in Touch
Call Admissions
Text Admissions
Email Admissions
Visit Us
Charting Futures, Shaping Leaders
(757) 884-9100
739 Academy Ln, Newport News, VA 23602
Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Copyright
Hampton Roads Academy | All Rights Reserved
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739 Academy Ln, Newport News, VA 23602
|
(757) 884-9100
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