If you’re a parent looking for the right educational environment for your dyslexic child, affordability is likely a priority.
Roberts Academy at Mercer University, a transitional elementary school for families seeking excellence in dyslexia education, is worth considering!
In this blog post, we’ll break down tuition and fees at Roberts Academy as well as scholarship opportunities.
Roberts Academy is Georgia’s only transitional school for children with dyslexia outside of Metro Atlanta. It’s also the most affordable school of its kind in the state.
The Academy uses the Orton-Gillingham Approach – an evidence-based method of teaching reading, writing, and spelling proven to work for students who face the learning challenges often associated with dyslexia.
Because all children who attend the Academy have a dyslexia diagnosis, students will feel an instant sense of belonging. This sense of community, combined with academic success, quickly leads to improved confidence and self-esteem.
Students attend the Academy until they have mastered the skills to accommodate their learning differences and are prepared to succeed in a traditional classroom setting.
Roberts Academy at Mercer University is made possible through a historic and life-changing gift from philanthropists Hal and Marjorie Roberts. Driven by their passion to support dyslexic children and their families, their gift ensures tuition and fees at Roberts Academy remain the most affordable among specialized dyslexia schools in Georgia.
The average cost of tuition among dyslexia schools in Georgia is more than $27,000 annually. In contrast, Roberts Academy’s annual tuition is less than a third of this cost. That’s a significant relief for Georgia families seeking specialized education for their dyslexic children.
Learn more about tuition and financial aid at Roberts Academy.
Students at the Academy are required to wear uniforms. Each piece (polos, shorts, pants, skorts, etc.) average at about $30 a piece. Hoodies, sweatshirts, and jackets will also be available for purchase.
Students are also required to bring their own lunches Monday-Thursday. However, on Fridays, the school will faciliate Friday Fun Lunch. Families are responsible for providing the funds for these lunches.
Additional fees, including those for field trips and spirit shirts, will also arise throughout the school year.
Roberts Academy is also a Georgia GOAL Scholarship School.
This needs-based program provides tuition scholarships to children aspiring to attend independent K-12 schools, and eligibility criteria ensure that deserving students have access to the financial support they need to thrive in an environment tailored to their learning needs.
To qualify for a GOAL scholarship, a student must be a Georgia resident who is currently enrolled in and has attended a Georgia secondary or primary public school for at least six weeks immediately before receiving a scholarship or tuition grant under this law or who is eligible to enroll in qualified Pre-K4 Kindergarten, or 1st-grade program.
However, Georgia GOAL will make exceptions based on specific criteria. To learn more, visit www.goalscholarship.org.
Georgia GOAL is an incredible and proven opportunity that allows Georgia taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state income tax to provide needs-based scholarships for eligible students to attend Roberts Academy.
Your participation in GOAL allows Roberts Academy to:
Learn more about how to redirect your state income tax to Georgia GOAL.
The Academy will also accept the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, which is designed to aid parents with the cost of enrolling their child in an independent school that addresses the child’s ability to learn.
If your child attended a public school within the last 12 months and has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan, they could qualify for the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship. Scholarship award amounts are based upon the services the student received in the local school district. Access the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Calculator here.
Your support can make a tangible impact on the lives of dyslexic students at Roberts Academy.
Every gift, regardless of size, contributes to our mission of empowering dyslexic students to achieve academic success through dynamic educational program .Reach out to our head of school, Joy Wood, to learn how to make a gift.
Roberts Academy is currently accepting applications for admission. If you’re curious about how the Academy might benefit your child, reach out today.
Got questions? We can help! Reach out to wood_j@robertsacademy.org.
Roberts Academy is now accepting applications for enrollment. Classes will begin in August 2024.