Franklin Academy Tuition & Assistance

Franklin Academy understands and appreciates the financial commitment families assume in deciding to send their children to a special private school. Assistance is based on the family’s financial needs and the amount of money we were able to raise through development efforts.

Franklin Academy accepts students for admission without regard to their financial status. Decisions regarding tuition assistance are made completely independently of the admissions decision.

Franklin Academy is proud to use the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts.

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. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit, and you can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity Application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools.

If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.

Please note: Application for tuition assistance should happen after a school tour has occurred and an application for admissions has been submitted.

State legislation makes it possible for many parents of independent school students to receive partial rebates on transportation costs. In addition, parents may also claim a deduction on their Minnesota State Income Tax return. Tax laws are subject to change. For up-to-date details, confer with your tax advisor.

Robert and Teri Crosby have generously donated $1 million to establish the Robert F. Crosby Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund will provide financial support to eligible families who would not otherwise be able to afford the tuition to attend Franklin Academy.

“We are absolutely thrilled and honored to receive this generous gift from Robert and Teri. It will have a profoundly positive impact on the community we serve,” says Dr. Wyayn Rasmussen, Executive Director of Franklin Center. “This scholarship fund will change the lives and paths of development for many deserving neurodiverse students for years to come.”

The Crosbys have dedicated substantial time and resources to pursuing philanthropy projects supporting Franklin Academy, Second Harvest Heartland, and other organizations. “Franklin Academy is one of the strongest schools we have observed across the nation serving this high-need community. Their programs and services are top-notch,” says Robert Crosby. “The success stories and testimonials coming from families and students are the ultimate gifts, beyond the value of any donation. Teri and I are so pleased to be able to work with Wyayn and the outstanding team she has assembled. It’s a privilege to be able to share in the development and advancement of the students who attend such an important institution in our community.”

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship for the 2025-26 school year, please submit an application below. Please note: Application for The Crosby Scholarship should happen after a school tour has occurred and an application for admissions has been submitted. 

*In addition to submitting this application, families must also submit a financial aid application via Clarity by clicking here.

Franklin is proud to use Veracross, a one-record school management platform. This platform will house your “Parent Portal”  where you can access admissions/enrollment information, tuition payments, registration for after school activities, clubs and summer camps, school communications, classroom and academic information (Gradelink), making donations, etc.

Each family need to set-up their account in Franklin’s “Parent Portal” in order to make online payments.

After signing the enrollment contract, Veracross will send you an email that contains your username and instructions on how to set-up and access your new “Parent Portal” in Veracross.

If you have questions, please contact Molly Tellijohn, VP of Finance, at finance@franklinmn.org