Admissions
Tuition & fees that are stated plainly
2026–2027 school year
$7,500
per student, per year
- Flexible monthly or semester payment plans
- Sibling discount: 4% per additional sibling
- Application fee: $50 (one-time)
- Approved South Carolina ESTF provider
School tuition
Why tuition is $7,500 this year
Tuition covers the core academic program, Monday through Thursday, taught by teachers who stay with a class across the years. Fridays are optional, with Nature Skills Guild priced separately.
Financial assistance: Mindful Journey Academy is an approved South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) provider. Additional scholarship support may be available as funds allow. Approval and eligibility are determined by the programs, not by the school, and are never automatic — we are glad to talk through your family's options.
Materials & experiential learning fee
What the fee covers
| Grade level | Annual fee | Semester option |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | $200 | $100 per semester |
| Grades 1–2 | $300 | $150 per semester |
| Grades 3–4 | $350 | $175 per semester |
| Grade 5 | $400 | $200 per semester |
| Grades 6–8 | $500 | $250 per semester |
All figures are for the 2026–2027 school year.
Additional charges
Other school fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 | One-time, per applicant. |
| Catered lunch | $6 per day | Includes snack. Organic, local, natural ingredients. |
| After-school clubs | Until 4:30 PM | Availability varies by season — please inquire. |
| Extended aftercare | Until 6:00 PM | Available by request. |
| Nature Skills Guild (Fridays) | $40 per Friday | Optional for enrolled students; discounted rate for MJA families. Open to non-MJA students. |
Catered lunch, clubs, aftercare, and Friday programs are optional and only charged if used.
Programs
Homeschool, tutoring & camp fees
| Program | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| The Nesting Place | $33 per family, per day | Fridays, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Up to 10 families each day. |
| Summer Camp | $250 per week | $200 early bird or full summer; $220 per week for 3+ weeks. |
| Book and Cook | $50 per session | Ages 8 and up. $250 for all six sessions. Materials included. |
| Learning Studio tutoring | Rates shared at consultation | Private pay or scholarship-supported options may be available. |
| Kindred Acres Natural Network | $50 – $100 per year | Farm and homestead co-op memberships: Backyard Grower $50, Homesteader $75, Farmer Level $100. |
Where a rate is not published, we share it directly at your consultation so nothing is misleading.
What families provide
Outdoor gear, and nothing else
Financial assistance
What we can and cannot promise
- We are an approved South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) provider. Additional scholarship support may be available as funds allow.
- Eligibility and approval are determined by the scholarship programs, not by the school. Nothing is automatic, and scholarship funding does not apply to every family or every service.
- We are glad to discuss options with you, including payment plans, so you can make a decision with real numbers in front of you.
Visit us
Questions about cost? Ask us directly.
We would rather answer a money question honestly than have a family guess. Request a tour, or call the office and we will walk through the numbers with you.