When John Paul and Alice Allgood Cooper founded Darlington School in 1905, they sought to provide “the best educational opportunities at the least possible cost.” Between need-based financial aid, merit scholarships, the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, our Alumni Legacy Award, and our payment plans, we are committed to making educational opportunities available and affordable to as many academically qualified students as possible.
Need-based Financial Aid - Need-based financial aid is offered beginning in third grade, helping to close the gap between tuition and a family’s ability to pay, as determined by our third-party partner, Clarity. Click here to learn how to apply for financial aid and note that our financial aid deadline is quickly approaching on Feb. 15.
Merit Scholarships - Thanks to the generosity of our alumni and friends, Darlington has a number of merit scholarships available to new day and domestic boarding applicants each year.
Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program - The Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program provides partial tuition scholarships to Georgia students who want to attend private K-12 schools. Darlington begins awarding GOAL scholarships in the third grade to students who currently attend a Georgia public school and meet GOAL's eligibility requirements.
Alumni Legacy Award - Our alumni are our greatest asset, and there is nothing that makes us more proud than when graduates choose Darlington for their children. If you are an alum who is considering Darlington for your child, please ask about our Alumni Legacy Award for Upper School students.
Payment Plans - Darlington families may choose to enroll in a payment plan to help spread their tuition out over eight payments.
More than half of the families enrolled at Darlington take advantage of one or more of these opportunities that help make the school more affordable. To learn more about tuition assistance at Darlington, please reach out to our admission team.
