Goal Access and Affordability

Latin will work towards eliminating the barriers to accessing a full Charlotte Latin experience for prospective and current families.

Independent schools are a costly investment for any family. Charlotte Latin has a generous financial aid program with 14% of students receiving some funding. In 2021-22 Latin offered $3.125M in financial aid. Still, for many families seeking a private school education, our posted tuition is a barrier to entry – and for some, the financial aid process can feel intimidating and stigmatizing. Many families who hurdle that obstacle often arrive with tuition assistance but are unprepared for the additional costs that are associated with our program and not included in tuition, including the costs of athletics, arts, school trips, and other activities. It is our belief that all students, regardless of the ability to pay tuition, should have equal access to all that goes into the full experience of a Charlotte Latin education. Tuition assistance is an important first step to attracting qualified candidates who otherwise could not afford an independent school education but broadening the reach to include the cost of the experience and support to families with need will foster a greater sense of belonging and community for all families.