Admissions & Financial Aid

See our 3-step admissions process below. Parents must first meet with our Admissions staff prior to submitting an application.

Space for 2026-27 is available for 1st and 7-9th grades only.

Please note that as of June 1, Education Freedom Account (EFA) applications are closed for 2026-27 and will ONLY reopen for families who are new to Arkansas. We will only accept new students who have renewed their EFA from last year from another school/homeschool, are new to Arkansas and are approved for EFA, or plan to self-pay full tuition.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4: If there is room in your child’s class, they may be selected for an interview and visit day.

STEP 5: If offered enrollment, a nonrefundable $100 new student fee and $150 tuition deposit per child guarantees the spot in the class.

The four agencies we work with for financial aid:

  • EFA (LEARNS)

    Arkansas’s school choice program makes our school so affordable! ALL Arkansas kids will receive $7,200 for tuition for 2026-27. Apps open in March. No charge to apply and no income limit.
    More information here
    Apply here

  • ACE Scholarships

    A non-profit agency that awards both private awards and Arkansas Tax Credit (Philanthropic investment in AR Kids) awards. Awards are based on income and range from $3,000-$4,000. Open Feb 2-April 15. $25 charge per family to apply.
    More information here.
    Apply here.

  • Reform Alliance

    Awards funds from an Arkansas Tax Credit program (Philanthropic Investment in AR Kids). These income-based awards can be combined with EFA for kids with a disability defined by IDEA. No charge to apply.
    More information here
    Apply here

  • Joshua Academy Scholarships

    Awards from donor gifts and funds set aside by Joshua Academy to help families with financial need. If you did not receive ACE or REFORM and have unmet financial need, we encourage you to apply. $45 charge per family to apply.
    Apply here (District code is JA-AR)