Admissions
Affording GOA
Message from the CFO
Choosing a Jewish day school education for your child is an important decision, and we recognize the choice you have made to invest in your child’s Jewish education. The goal of Golda Och Academy's financial aid program is to close the gap between the total cost of a GOA education and what a family can afford. All GOA financial aid is need based.
We think of financial aid as an investment in your family. Like you, we look toward building on our rich community and traditions and endeavor to inspire and educate tomorrow’s leaders – your children. Here at Golda Och Academy, we work in partnership with every family to bring the cost of our incomparable education within reach.
Golda Och Academy is able to invest in the education of future Jewish leaders due to the extraordinary generosity of loyal donors and alumni. We are extremely grateful for the support of Paula and Jerry Gottesman Family Foundation and the Jane and Dan Och Family Foundation for bringing our middle income affordability program to life.
If you have questions, feel free to be in touch!
Julia Rasmussen
Chief Financial Officer
If you have questions, feel free to be in touch!
Julia Rasmussen
Chief Financial Officer
2025-2026 Tuition
| Base Tuition | Per Year | Per Month | ||
| Pre-K | $20,000 | $1,667 | ||
| Grades K-5 |
$30,210
|
$2,518 | ||
| Grades 6-8 |
$33,995
|
$2,833 | ||
| Grades 9-11 |
$39,995
|
$3,333 | ||
| Grade 12 |
$33,995
|
$2,833 |
$4.5 million awarded annually for tuition reduction and scholarships
Financial Aid Information
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Tuition MAX: If you meet the criteria below, your family tuition will be capped based on income even if the financial aid calculations result in a higher obligation. There is no separate application and all families will be reviewed for eligibility.
Criteria for capped tuition under “Tuition MAX”:
$150,000-199,999: 15% (or $22,500 to $30,000)
$200,000-224,999 16% ($32,000 to $36,000)
$225,000-274,999 17% ($38,250 to $46,750)
$275,000-300,000 18%($49,500 to $54,000)
The Greater MetroWest Jewish Day School Affordability Initiative (“Tuition MAX”) was created to ensure the total cost of tuition does not exceed 18% of a family’s adjusted gross income when they meet the program's requirements.
Contact financialaid@goldaochacademy.org with questions.
- Online Application with 2024 Tax Return (including all schedules): January 5
- 2025 W2s: January 30 (or as soon as available)
- 2025 Tax Returns: April 30 (to confirm award)
Tuition MAX: If you meet the criteria below, your family tuition will be capped based on income even if the financial aid calculations result in a higher obligation. There is no separate application and all families will be reviewed for eligibility.
Criteria for capped tuition under “Tuition MAX”:
- Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is between $150,000 and $300,000 (line 11 on the 2024 IRS Form 1040)
- You have no business or self employment income
- You have less than $500,000 in liquid assets (excluding home equity)
- You do not have schedule C or E income
$150,000-199,999: 15% (or $22,500 to $30,000)
$200,000-224,999 16% ($32,000 to $36,000)
$225,000-274,999 17% ($38,250 to $46,750)
$275,000-300,000 18%($49,500 to $54,000)
The Greater MetroWest Jewish Day School Affordability Initiative (“Tuition MAX”) was created to ensure the total cost of tuition does not exceed 18% of a family’s adjusted gross income when they meet the program's requirements.
Contact financialaid@goldaochacademy.org with questions.
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Additional Fees
After School ProgramsLower School students can optionally participate in either an aftercare program or an after school enrichment program. Costs vary per day/class.
AthleticsStudents who participate in upper school athletic sports will be charged ($150) per sport, annually.Building Maintenance FeeStudents in Grades 1-12 will be charged a one-time fee of $2,000 (or $1,000 in two payments). Families with more than one child enrolled will only be charged $2,000 (one time) in their lifetime in the school.Security FeeStudents in Grades PK – 12 will be charged an annual fee of $500, families with three or more children will be capped at $1,200 for this fee.Grade Level Activity FeesGrade 5 ($100)Grade 6 ($475)Grade 7 ($300)Grades 8-12 ($700)Internship (Grade 12)The cost for Grade 12 students to enroll in the February-May internships is $2,000.Na'ale (Grade 9)The cost for Grade 9 students to participate in the 10-day trip to Israel is $3,600. Financial assistance through the Eric F. Ross z'l Grant is available.Neshama (Grade 12)The cost for Grade 12 students to enroll in the three-month experience beginning in Poland and ending in Israel is $14,850 (inclusive of laundry and extra baggage fees). Financial assistance through the Eric F. Ross z'l Grant is available. -
Bus Transportation
Round Trip Bergen County $3,600 Essex County* $3,600 Middlesex County $3,600 Morris County $3,600 Passaic County $3,600 Union County $3,600
* West Orange residents are eligible for busing provided by the towns. This fee schedule is for residents of other Essex County towns who require private transportation.
