Woodlands Academy launches Family Individualized Tuition program

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart has announced the launch of its Family Individualized Tuition program, a new approach designed to make a Woodlands education more affordable for families.

For many families considering a Catholic high school education, the difference between a good option and an exceptional one can feel out of reach due to financial concerns. The FIT program helps make a Woodlands education possible for families who may have previously assumed it was beyond their budget.

Grounded in the belief that cost should never limit a student’s potential, the FIT program tailors tuition to reflect each family’s unique financial circumstances. This personalized model creates new opportunities for more young women to experience a Sacred Heart education at Woodlands, one that cultivates intellectual curiosity, confidence, leadership, faith and a commitment to serving others. The program takes effect for families enrolling for the 2026-27 academic year.

“At Woodlands, we recognize that many families are already making meaningful sacrifices to invest in a Catholic education,” said Head of School Susan Dempf, Ph.D. “With FIT, we are ensuring that choosing Woodlands is not about stretching beyond what is possible. It is about families discovering that an extraordinary education for their daughter is more attainable than they may have thought.”

While Woodlands’ published tuition rates provide a starting point, they do not reflect what many families actually pay. Nearly 40% of Woodlands students currently receive some form of individualized tuition support. The FIT program builds on this commitment, offering a more direct and personalized pathway for families.

Woodlands Academy’s community includes girls from nearly 50 U.S. ZIP codes and more than a dozen countries. The FIT program broadens opportunities for families who value an exceptional faith-based education but may have previously believed a Woodlands education was financially out of reach.

Families are encouraged to explore the FIT program and learn more about how a Woodlands Academy education can fit within their financial plans. A limited number of openings remain for the 2026-27 academic year. For more information, visit woodlandsacademy.org/FIT or contact the Woodlands Admission Office, at (847) 234-4300.

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, day-and-boarding, college-preparatory school for young women of all faiths in grades nine through 12. Founded in Chicago in 1858 and located in Lake Forest since 1904, Woodlands is part of a worldwide network of Sacred Heart Schools that spans the United States and 40 other countries on six continents. To learn more, visit woodlandsacademy.org.