Tuition & Affordability
As a top private school in Macon, an FPD education is an investment in your child’s future.
Students gain access to an array of opportunities to learn and grow as they prepare for college and beyond. That top-quality education entails tuition, the majority of which goes toward hiring the best faculty and staff to teach, engage, and inspire.
2025 - 2026 Tuition
Age Group | Annual Tuition |
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3K Pre-Kindergarten (Half Day) | $5,721 per year ($476.75 per month for 12 months) |
PK Pre-Kindergarten (Half Day) | $5,721 per year ($476.75 per month for 12 months) |
PK Pre-Kindergarten (Full Day) | $9,345 per year ($778.75 per month for 12 months) |
Kindergarten (Half Day) | $7,883 per year ($656.92 per month for 12 months) |
Kindergarten (Full Day) | $11,368 per year ($947.33 per month for 12 months) |
Grades 1-4 | $18,117 per year ($1,509.75 per month for 12 months) |
Grade 5 | $18,427 per year ($1,535.58 per month for 12 months) |
Grade 6 | $18,700 per year ($1,558.33 per month for 12 months) |
Grades 7-8 | $18,994 per year ($1,582.83 per month for 12 months) |
Grades 9-12 | $19,532 per year ($1,627.67 per month for 12 months) |
Annual Technology Fee
Age Group | Annual Fee |
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3K, Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten | $350 per year ($29.17 per month for 12 months) |
Grades 1-4 | $525 per year ($43.75 per month for 12 months) |
Grades 5-12 | $700 per year ($58.33 per month for 12 months) |
Tuition FAQs
What is FPD’s withdrawal Policy? |
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A family who enrolls/re-enrolls their child(ren) for the academic year commits to pay tuition and technology fees in accordance with the following schedule. (Dates based on the year of enrollment/re-enrollment)Based on date of withdrawal Exceptions to the withdrawal policy |
What is included in tuition? |
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What is NOT included in tuition? |
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Do we offer tuition assistance? |
There are several options that can assist with funding FPD tuition and fees.
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Is there an enrollment deposit? |
The enrollment deposit is $400 (first child) and $200 (each additional child)The enrollment deposit is a non-refundable prepayment of the tuition for the academic year in which your child is enrolling and holds a place at FPD for your child. The enrollment deposit is due within ten days of your child’s acceptance to FPD. |
Can I use my 529 Plan? |
A 529 plan is an IRS authorized, tax-advantage savings plan, that can help you pay for your child’s K-12 education.You can pay for up to $10,000 per year toward your child’s K-12 tuition expenses, both federal and Georgia tax-free. Go to https://www.path2college529.com/ for more information. As always, consult with your tax advisor before making any decisions involving 529 funds. |
What is the Christian Ministry Discount? |
As a way to thank those who serve in ministerial roles in our community, FPD is now offering an automatic 33% discount for full-time employees for our local churches and Christian service organizations. In addition, these employees may also apply for need-based tuition assistance beyond the 33% and will receive priority review. Contact Kris Vaughn , FPD Director of Admissions, for more information. |
Bridging the Gap
Georgia Promise Scholarship
FPD is a participating school for the Georgia Promise Scholarship—the state of Georgia’s new school choice voucher program that provides up to $6,500 per year to eligible students in grades K-12 to pursue the education option best suited for their child’s needs. Review the FAQ below to learn if your student is eligible and how to apply.
FPD Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
TAP is a program that is administered by FPD that helps to fill the gap between the cost of an FPD education and the amount that a family can afford to pay. It is in place for those families who desire a Christ-centered, college-preparatory education for their child(ren), wish for them to be enrolled at FPD, and demonstrate a genuine financial need.
Georgia GOAL
The Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program provides tuition scholarships to children who desire to attend private K-12 schools. When making application to a participating school for receipt of a GOAL Scholarship, families must provide proof of eligibility. In order to receive a GOAL Scholarship, a student must meet all eligibility requirements contained in the law under which we operate, and must meet all admission requirements set by the GOAL participating school and must go through the school's application process before receiving a scholarship.\
Application Process for New Families
If you are enrolling your child in FPD for the first time, can demonstrate a financial need, and desire to be considered for tuition assistance, please submit a tuition assistance application.
Follow these steps to apply for tuition assistance:
Apply for admission |
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The first step is to submit an admission application for your child. That is necessary before you apply for tuition assistance. The admissions process and the tuition assistance process occur separately and simultaneously. |
Apply for tuition assistance |
Complete the FACTS application. Only one FACTS application is required for both Georgia GOAL and school-funded assistance per family. (There is a $45 FACTS fee for processing your tuition assistance application.) |
Communication of award |
You will be contacted by email, regarding the award amount for the upcoming school year. |
Returning Students TAP Application
If you are re-enrolling your child in FPD, can demonstrate a financial need, and desire financial assistance for the upcoming year, please consider the degree to which a Christ-centered, college preparatory education is a valued priority in your family’s budget. If you believe that tuition assistance is warranted for the 2025-26 school year, we welcome your application and commit to giving it full consideration.
Follow these steps to reapply for tuition assistance:
Re-enroll for the upcoming school year |
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Complete and submit your child’s re-enrollment form on Viking Connect. |
Apply for tuition assistance |
Complete the FACTS application. Only one FACTS application is required for both Georgia GOAL and school-funded assistance per family. (There is a $45 FACTS fee for processing your tuition assistance application.) |
Communication of award |
You will be contacted by email, regarding the award amount for the upcoming school year. |
Expediting your award decision |
You can expedite your child’s award decision by submitting your FACTS application, including the requested tax documents, by February 14, 2025. Our aim will be to notify you of your award decision by March 28, 2025. If your FACTS application is received after February 14, your application will be reviewed based on the date that it is received. |
Tuition Assistance FAQs
Are there other resources available besides tuition assistance? |
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Who may apply? |
Students in grades 1st-12th are eligible to receive tuition assistance.A family who has enrolled (or re-enrolled) their children at FPD in grades 1st – 12th may be eligible for tuition assistance. Tuition assistance is not available for children in 3K – Kindergarten. |
How is need determined? |
While we desire to provide meaningful assistance where genuine financial needs are demonstrated, we are also called to be stewards of the tuition assistance funds.While we desire to provide meaningful assistance where genuine financial needs are demonstrated, we are also called to be stewards of the tuition assistance funds. Therefore, several factors go into determining a need-based tuition assistance award including the recommendation from FACTS; the family’s support of the school’s mission and academic expectations; the demonstrated financial priority the family places on their child’s Christ-centered, college preparatory education; the availability of tuition assistance funds; and the anticipated demand on those funds. |
Is there a fee to apply for FPD Tuition Assistance? |
Yes. There is a $45 fee assessed by FACTS to process your online application.Yes. There is a $45 fee assessed by FACTS to process your online application. This fee remains fixed, whether the application is for one or multiple children, and is payable as the last step of your online application. |
Is Tuition Assistance kept confidential? |
Absolutely. We understand that a family’s financial situation is a very personal matter. TAP application materials are kept in secured files in the Business Office and are only accessible by “need to know” staff in the FPD Financial Aid office. |
May I apply for TAP if I have not filed my income tax returns yet? |
Yes. If you have not yet filed your federal income tax return for the 2024 year, you may apply for tuition assistance.Yes. If you have not yet filed your federal income tax return for the 2024 year, you may apply for tuition assistance. If you have not yet filed your 2024 income tax return, please submit 2023 tax information with your FACTS application. We will review your TAP application, understanding that the 2024 federal tax return is forthcoming. Any granted award will be considered as ‘conditional,’ which means that the award is granted based on the condition that the information on your current tax return is consistent with the information you posted to your application. |
How do you treat tuition assistance for divorced or separated parents? |
FPD holds to the principle that both parents are responsible for the expense of a FPD education to the extent that they can do so. We require that both custodial and non-custodial parents provide us with the appropriate information and supporting documentation. When natural parents re-marry, we consider the obligations of the parent to his/her new family; the resources of the stepparent; and the obligations the stepparent has to his/her natural children. |
What if the TAP award is too small? Are any of the pre-paid fees refundable? |
The $45 fee to FACTS is non-refundable. Once you receive your TAP award commitment letter, we ask that you let us know of your intent within ten (10) days. This can be accomplished by accepting or declining your award through FACTS. |
Is there any requirement of me, after receiving a TAP award? |
We do request that TAP recipients pay their monthly tuition and fees through bank draft. If you are not currently enrolled in an automatic bank draft, we ask you to log into your Blackbaud Tuition Management account at https://parent.blackbaud.school/Default.aspx and enroll. |
Do I need to apply for TAP every year? |
Yes. FPD asks that families who receive tuition assistance submit an annual online application. Starting in 2025, online applications will be submitted using FPD’s third-party application processor, FACTS Grant & Aid. |
Are you ready to start your journey?
FPD exists to educate and equip students to change the world for God's glory. FPD provides a relationship-focused, academically-strong, Christ-centered experience for grades 3K - 12th. The strength of our school stems from the relationships between students and the Christ-centered faculty and staff who mentor them daily.