CONTRIBUTION OVERVIEW
Wildwood ALC is a nonprofit, inclusive school community committed to accessibility for all families who are a good fit, regardless of income level. We rely on scholarships, donations, and fundraising to bridge the gap between what families are able to provide out-of-pocket and the full tuition amount that is realistically needed to operate the program. This approach fosters a diverse and equitable community which benefits everyone.
Wildwood is fortunate to be an approved direct payment school for North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship (OS). NC residents at all income levels are eligible, and we ask all NC families considering Wildwood ALC to apply for this scholarship. The priority application window for the following year is in February, but families can apply anytime applications are being accepted. Opportunity Scholarships are applied directly to each child’s tuition, covering a significant portion — though not all — of the total cost to attend. For those who cannot apply due to residency outside of NC (or who are not awarded the OS), Wildwood strives — budget permitting — to provide support via internal Wildwood supplements to help cover what the OS would have contributed.
After any OS funds and internal Wildwood supplements are applied, the remaining out-of-pocket payment amounts vary by families’ household income level, which helps keep Wildwood accessible to all. To get an estimate of what that might look like for your family (per child), use the Out-Of-Pocket Estimate Calculator below, or click HERE. Estimated out-of-pocket payment amounts are based on the assumption that NC families are receiving the Opportunity Scholarship

• If the estimated out-of-pocket amount is prohibitive for your family, additional financial support from Wildwood may be available in certain cases. Requests for additional support are reviewed individually within the context of available resources in a given school year. 

• If you have been awarded the Opportunity Scholarship, and are able to contribute more than your out-of-pocket amount, this is greatly appreciated and helps to fund additional support needs for families and program growth. Any amount contributed above your out-of-pocket amount is considered a tax-deductible donation.

We are happy to clarify ANYTHING about this process and always willing to discuss possibilities…so please reach out if you have questions. To learn more about the enrollment process click here.