Who Thrives Here
There is no such thing as a “perfect Meridian student.”
Our community includes learners with different interests, personalities, ambitions, and learning styles. What they share is curiosity, openness, and a willingness to participate actively in their own education.
Students who thrive at Meridian are often:
- Curious about the world and eager to ask questions
- Ready to take increasing ownership of their learning
- Interested in building meaningful relationships with peers and adults
- Comfortable learning in both online and in-person environments
- Excited by new ideas, projects, cultures, and experiences
We value kindness, intellectual curiosity, resilience, and respect far more than perfect grades or standardized test scores.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Explore clear tuition, fees, and financial aid paths designed to support diverse Meridian families.
Full Program Tuition
$34,000 per academic year
Tuition covers the complete Meridian educational experience, including:
- Full academic program
- Live online instruction in small groups
- Personalized advising and academic mentoring
- University and college guidance
- Student support services
- Access to all learning platforms and school systems
- Residential learning sessions, including accommodation, meals, and all educational programming during each session
- Community events and school-wide activities
The number and duration of residential sessions may evolve over time as Meridian continues to develop its academic program and respond to the needs of our community.
Families are responsible only for travel to and from the residential locations.
Financial Aid
We believe that an exceptional education should be accessible to talented and motivated students from a wide range of backgrounds.
- As a non-profit organization, Meridian is actively building scholarship funds through philanthropy and community support to make this possible.
- Need-based financial aid is available for families who would not otherwise be able to attend.
- Applications for financial aid are reviewed separately from admissions decisions.
- Financial circumstances never influence our assessment of whether Meridian is the right educational fit for a student.
If tuition would make Meridian inaccessible for your family, we encourage you to reach out. We are always happy to have an open conversation about scholarship opportunities and possible pathways to joining our community.
Admissions Process
Every family follows the same overall process, although conversations may happen in different orders depending on individual circumstances. Throughout the process, we encourage families to ask questions and get to know us just as we get to know them.
Step 1 — Initial Family Conversation
We begin with a conversation with parents to learn about your child, answer questions, and introduce Meridian’s educational philosophy.
Step 2 — Student Conversation
We meet with the student to understand their interests, goals, learning experiences, and aspirations.
Step 3 — Family & Well-Being Conversation
Our school psychologist meets with both parents and the student to better understand how we can support the student academically, socially, and emotionally.
Step 4 — Application Review
The admissions team reviews interviews together with previous academic records and any additional information that helps us understand the student’s educational journey.
Step 5 — Admissions Decision
Our admissions committee carefully considers each application before communicating the next steps.
For families applying for financial aid, scholarship review takes place after academic fit has been confirmed and is conducted separately from the admissions decision.
What Happens After Admission?
Joining Meridian is more than signing an enrollment agreement.
Before the school year begins, every student and family participates in a comprehensive onboarding process designed to make the transition smooth and welcoming.
This includes:
academic placement meetings in each subject;
personalized learning group placement;
technology setup and platform access;
family orientation;
student orientation;
community introductions;
advisor and teacher introductions.
By the time classes begin, every family should feel informed, connected, and ready to become part of the Meridian community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do students take entrance exams?
No. We believe conversations, interviews, and previous learning experiences provide a much more meaningful understanding of each student than standardized entrance tests.
Can students with different learning profiles apply?
Yes. We consider each student individually and carefully evaluate whether Meridian can provide an environment where they will succeed academically and personally.
Can we apply for financial aid?
Yes. Financial aid is available based on demonstrated need and the resources available through our scholarship fund.
We’re not sure whether Meridian is the right fit. Can we talk first?
Absolutely. In fact, we encourage it. Admissions at Meridian is a process of mutual discovery, and we’re always happy to begin with a conversation.
Meridian Learning Foundation admits students without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, citizenship or immigration status, family structure, socioeconomic background, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Meridian Learning Foundation provides equal access to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to students and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admissions process, scholarship and financial aid programs, employment practices, or any other school-administered programs or activities.