Financial Aid
Boarding Students
An education at Oakdale is a substantial investment in your child’s future. Financial need should never discourage a student from applying for admission. Each year Oakdale awards financial aid to approximately 65% of the student body. All financial aid is need based.
To apply for financial aid Oakdale must receive the following information along with a completed admissions application:
- Copy of most recent Federal 1040 income tax return(s) from each adult household member
- Copy of most recent paycheck stub from each adult household member
- Proof of any additional household income (i.e. Social Security, Disability, Adoption Subsidies)
After your student is accepted to Oakdale and all of the above items are received, financial aid will be discussed with the business manager.
Merit Scholarships
One of Oakdale’s goals is to help students learn to take responsibility for their choices. Student Effort Scholarships, Honor Code Scholarships, and Dorm Scholarships allow students to take responsibility for a portion of the billing amount.
Payment Options
Full Payment
Tuition, Room and Board due on or before registration.
Semester Payment
First semester amount must be paid on or before registration.
Monthly Payments
Balance is divided over ten monthly payments. All monthly payments are due by the 20th of each month. Final payment is due before May 20th of the current academic year.
Withdrawals & Expulsion Student Financial Policy
A student who withdraws or is expelled during the first four weeks of a semester will be charged one-half (2.5 monthly payments) of the agreed upon balance for the semester.
A student who withdraws or is expelled anytime after the first four weeks of a semester will be charged the agreed upon balance for the semester.
This policy exists because the hiring of teachers and staff and the ordering of textbooks and other classroom materials are based upon anticipated enrollment. Parents will be expected to honor their commitment to the school. Requests for exceptions must be addressed to the Business Office, in writing, and will only be considered in extreme circumstances such as death of a parent, loss of employment or other extenuating circumstances.