Affordability

Quality day school education is affordable. Thanks to support from an extremely generous donor, the Hebrew Academy is among a select group of day schools in the nation that can offer a capped tuition for middle-income families that would not normally qualify for tuition assistance.

In addition, the Hebrew Academy offers “traditional” tuition assistance and a range of payment options in order to keep the gift of a day school education available to all Jewish children, regardless of the family’s ability to pay.

We also offer limited tuition assistance in our Early Childhood Center through the Jason K. Jacobs Memorial Early Childhood Scholarship Fund.

Below is a short summary of our tuition assistance programs and payment options. For more information, please contact Jill Granik, Director of Operations, at 973-584-5530 ext 3010, or jgranik@hamc.org.

Base Tuition Grant: This program is open to K-8 families with a gross income of up to $150,000, or higher if there are extenuating circumstances. Tuition is “capped” at an amount significantly below the standard tuition rate, and limited financial disclosure is required.

Tuition Assistance: Our tuition assistance program is available to all K-8 families. The amount of assistance granted is based on income and extenuating circumstances. The Hebrew Academy contracts with an independent agency to help determine need. Financial information is kept strictly confidential.

Early Childhood Tuition Assistance: Through the Jason K. Jacobs Early Childhood Memorial Scholarship Fund, a youngster can attend our superior preschool half-time for half-price. This scholarship was created by Jennifer Jacobs, a former Hebrew Academy parent, in memory of her husband, Jason, who perished on 9/11.

Payment Options: A variety of payment options are available, including credit card payments and monthly or biannual payments. Sibling and early payment discounts are also available.