Our elevation must be the result of self-efforts and work of our own hands. No other human power can accomplish it. If we but determine it shall be so, it will be so.
The XyayX Institute is committed to providing a high-quality, African-centered, STEM-focused educational experience that prepares students for academic success, leadership, innovation, and community impact.
Our tuition supports rigorous academic instruction, STEM pathways, project-based learning, student support services, technology platforms, curriculum development, facility operations, and the resources necessary to provide a meaningful educational experience.
We believe education is an investment in a child’s future, and we work to make our programs accessible through flexible payment options, scholarship opportunities, and approved educational funding programs.
Considering our program
2026–2027 TUITION RATE
Standard Tuition
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Annual Tuition: $10,000 per student
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Monthly Tuition Option: $1,000 per month
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Tuition Schedule: 10-month academic year
Tuition is calculated per enrolled student, not per family. Each student is individually enrolled and assessed tuition based on their program, scholarship eligibility, and approved funding sources.
WHAT TUITION SUPPORTS
Tuition helps support the full educational experience at The XyayX Institute, including:
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Core Academic Instruction
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STEM & Engineering Pathways
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African Studies & Social Justice
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Curriculum Development
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Faculty & Instructional Staff
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Technology Platforms
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Student Records & Administrative Services
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Educational Materials & Resources
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Project-Based Learning
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Student Support Services
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Facility Operations
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College & Career Readiness Programming
Our goal is to ensure students have access to the instruction, resources, technology, and learning experiences necessary to grow academically, socially, culturally, and personally.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Families may choose from several payment options depending on enrollment status and approval.
Annual Payment
Families may pay the full annual tuition before the start of the academic year.
Monthly Payment Plan
Families may pay tuition through approved monthly installments.
Standard Monthly Tuition: $1,000 per student
Scholarship & Third-Party Funding
Families may use approved educational funding sources when applicable, including:
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Opportunity Scholarship
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ESA+ Funding
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XyayX Equity Scholarship
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Approved Third-Party Scholarship Programs
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Educational Funding Programs
Families remain responsible for any tuition balance not covered by scholarship or third-party funding unless otherwise approved in writing.
XYAYX EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Expanding Access Through Educational Equity
The XyayX Institute is committed to making high-quality, African-centered, STEM-focused education accessible to students and families from a wide range of economic backgrounds.
The XyayX Equity-Based Tuition Model was established to expand educational opportunity for students and families who face economic, educational, and social barriers to accessing quality education.
The Institute recognizes that historic and contemporary inequities, including segregation, discriminatory policies, community disinvestment, unequal access to educational opportunities, and other systemic barriers, have contributed to persistent disparities affecting many communities. Through its Equity-Based Tuition Model, The XyayX Institute seeks to increase access to rigorous academics, STEM education, leadership development, and culturally relevant learning experience
Understanding Our Tuition Tiers
The XyayX Equity Tuition Program uses a tiered pricing model designed to make high-quality, African-centered, STEM-focused education accessible to families from a variety of economic backgrounds. Tuition tiers are determined using household income and household size, recognizing that families with different financial circumstances may require different levels of tuition support.
Families are placed into one of five tuition tiers, with lower-income households generally qualifying for lower tuition rates and higher-income households paying a larger share of the standard tuition cost. This approach helps expand access to educational opportunities while ensuring that the Institute can continue providing rigorous academics, specialized STEM programs, student support services, and enriching learning experiences.
All tuition tiers represent reduced pricing levels established by The XyayX Institute and are not direct scholarships or cash awards. Tuition rates are calculated on a per-student basis, and each student's tuition is assessed individually based on the family's financial information and available program capacity.
Important Notice
The XyayX Equity Tuition Program is an institutional tuition-pricing model designed to increase access to educational opportunities for families from a variety of economic backgrounds. The tuition tiers represent adjusted tuition rates established by The XyayX Institute and should not be confused with external scholarships, grants, or direct financial awards.
Families may also be eligible for external educational funding programs such as the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship, ESA+, or other approved educational assistance programs. When applicable, external funding is applied first toward a student's tuition obligation. After all external funding has been applied, the student's assigned Equity Tuition Tier is used to determine the family's remaining tuition responsibility.
Family Financial Responsibility
Families are responsible for meeting all financial obligations outlined in their Enrollment Agreement and Tuition Contract.
Parents and guardians should understand that:
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Tuition payments are due according to the selected payment plan.
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Late payments may result in additional fees or administrative actions.
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Scholarship or funding delays do not automatically eliminate tuition obligations.
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Families remain responsible for uncovered balances unless otherwise approved.
Tuition and fees may be adjusted periodically based on program costs, staffing needs, facility expenses, and program expansion.
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