FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

IMS is committed to creating a diverse school community where all people are embraced, respected, and appreciated.

In the 2024 - 2025 school year, 14% of our students received some kind of financial assistance. While IMS does not cover 100% of tuition costs for any student, we strive to provide some level of assistance for those who require it.


Financial assistance is designed to make an IMS education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. We use national guidelines established by Clarity as well as shared information from the family in the application, which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts. Applications for financial assistance should be completed at the same time as an admissions application and are only evaluated for those who have applied for admissions.


IMS

  • Create a Clarity account.

    To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time.

  • Contact IMS for school access code.

    In order to connect your Clarity application to IMS, you need to use our school access code. Please email admissions@imsnc.org to get this code and tips for completing the application. You need submit an application for admission before completing a financial assistance application.

  • Submit application and pay fee.

    When you submit your application, you must pay a $65 fee per household. This fee covers all Clarity schools you are applying to.

  • Monitor Clarity dashboard for additional documents.

    After you’ve submitted your Clarity Application, you may need to return to your dashboard to upload required documents. All applicants are required to manually submit a recent paystub and will need to upload 2023 tax documents in January.

  • Learn award amount.

    If you are offered a space at IMS, you will receive your financial assistance award at the same time as your enrollment agreement. This gives your family all the information needed to make a decision about attending IMS.

DEADLINES

Priority applications for new and returning families must be received by January 2, 2026 for the 2026 - 2027 school year.  Applications received after this point will be considered as funds are available.

Financial Assistance Application

Lump Sum Payments


This payment plan requires a one-time payment of the annual tuition for the academic year and is due by March for the school year beginning in August.  For those making a one-time payment in March, there is a pre-payment discount of 3%. This payment option is not available to those receiving financial assistance or after March 31.


Monthly Payments


This payment plan divides the total annual tuition into a tuition deposit of 10% of tuition and 9 additional payments for a total of 10 payments.  For returning students, we have a continuous enrollment program which means billing for the upcoming year begins automatically unless a family notifies us of withdrawal in February of the current year. The tuition deposit is charged is March according to the family’s existing payment dates and payment methods. For new students, the tuition deposit and enrollment fee are due March 5th or upon acceptance for new students to reserve your child’s place at the school for the upcoming academic year.  (The enrollment fee above is only applicable to newly enrolled students.) The remaining 9 payments are due beginning in August.  In the case of a late enrollment, tuition payments will be amortized across the number of payments remaining in the standard monthly payment plan which may result in fewer than 10 payments.

From time to time we find or receive information for additional external resources that can assist families in financing their child’s education. IMS does not endorse any particular program, nor do we necessarily have families who have received assistance through the programs below. Contact the organizations directly if you have questions.


The NC Opportunity Scholarship Program expands school choice in through scholarship grants for eligible children in kindergarten through 12th grade. an income-based program that helps families pay tuition and fees via direct pay to the school. Recent changes at the state level have changed the way that families can access these funds. Please see their website for details and deadlines.


The Education Student Accounts (ESA+) Program provides scholarships to cover expenses related to educating a child with a disability in a nonpublic school. Students must have had eligibility determination from a North Carolina Individualized Education Program (IEP) dated within the last three years. Please see their website for details and deadlines.