Admissions

Tuition & Access

Fostering belonging and creating a space to exchange diverse perspectives requires a meaningful commitment to expanding access to Headwaters School. We encourage all families to apply to Headwaters, regardless of financial circumstances. By offering various forms of assistance, our community supports curious and motivated students as they explore and achieve.

Parent

Headwaters helps set my kids on their own paths, and then provides a safety net for them to go try things. Headwaters helps them develop their own map for their future.

Cost to Attend

The cost of tuition, fees, and optional programs at Headwaters varies by program and grade level. Tuition ranges from $15,700–$22,900.

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Expanding Access

At Headwaters, we understand that tuition costs are an investment for every family — and can be a barrier for some members of our community. A variety of tools can help bridge the gap between the cost of tuition and a family's ability to pay.

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  • Financial Aid

    Need-based financial aid is possible for families in grades Kindergarten and up. Our goal is to meet the needs of every family that applies. Currently, 13% of Headwaters families receive financial aid. 

  • Merit Scholarships

    Headwaters recently debuted our Headwaters Promise merit scholarship for entering high school students. These $5,000 awards are designed for high-achieving students who live our values and strengthen our culture.

    How to apply

  • Education Savings Accounts

    Many families use 529 Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts as ways to realize tax savings and use investments to support education costs. Our early childhood campus and aftercare programs for children under 13 are both eligible for Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA) services.
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  • Extended Care Hours & Transportation

    For families who need care for their children beyond the traditional school-day hours, we offer a variety of early-arrival and extended day-programs for students in early childhood through middle school, as well as transportation between our three campuses.
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  • Payment Plans

    Families may choose to pay over time, with bi-annual and monthly payment options. Discounts apply for those who pay in full.

Tuition & Access Team

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  • Alexandra Penry

    Senior Director of Finance and Advancement, Financial Aid Committee Chair
    512-537-2026

Spring Campus

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Creek Campus

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River Campus

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As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters School does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local law in its admissions, financial aid, hiring, or board membership processes.