Admissions
Tuition & Scholarship Opportunities
One Cost. A Complete Boarding Experience.
Annual cost of attendance = $62,900
Lee Academy’s annual cost of attendance covers tuition, boarding, meals, and a range of academic and extracurricular services. Continue reading for a breakdown of what is included in the boarding package and which additional expenses families should plan to cover separately.
Academic Program
Students have access to Lee Academy’s course offerings, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized courses such as Astronomy, taught in our newly renovated planetarium.
Residential Living & Meals
Boarding includes on-campus housing seven days a week, with live-in dormitory parents providing supervision and support. Residential services include laundry facilities, custodial service for common areas, and a meal plan that provides three meals and snacks daily.
Excursions
School-organized educational and recreational outings. Depending on the schedule, these may include college campus visits, sporting events, shopping and dining excursions, visits to national parks, and other regional attractions.
Local Transportation
Lee Academy arranges shuttle transportation to and from Bangor International Airport and Bangor Transportation Center for scheduled student arrivals, departures, and school breaks. Transportation is subject to the school’s published schedule and applicable policies.
English Language Support
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and English proficiency support are available to help students develop their English language skills and meet the demands of academic coursework.
Health Insurance
Health insurance offered through Lee Academy is included in the annual cost of attendance. Students who have qualifying alternative health insurance may opt out of the school-offered plan by providing proof of coverage at the time of admission, subject to Lee Academy’s requirements. Having health insurance is mandatory.
Books, Supplies, & Technology
Required textbooks and course materials, along with access to the technology needed for academic coursework, are included in the annual cost of attendance.
Other Activities
Students may participate in school clubs, varsity athletics, performing arts programs, campus events, and other extracurricular activities offered throughout the school year.
Expenses Not Included
The following expenses are not covered by the annual cost of attendance and should be budgeted for separately, as applicable:
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International Airfare: Flights to and from the United States.
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Visa and Government Fees: Visa application fees and other applicable government charges.
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Personal Expenses: Personal purchases, meals or snacks outside the included meal plan, and other individual expenses not covered by the program.
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Optional College Courses: Additional fees for optional college coursework, including eligible dual-enrollment courses through the University of Maine System, where applicable.
List of 2 frequently asked questions.
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Q. Does this cost apply to private students who are not out-of-state or international?
Students from Maine are welcome to attend Lee Academy, but do have same tuition requirements as international and boarding students. For more details regarding cost and other information for private students, contact admissions@leeacademy.us. -
Q. Do you offer scholarships or financial aid?
Lee Academy seeks to make our education as accessible as possible to prospective students. We do not offer traditional financial aid, but have limited scholarship opportunities to students who will enrich our school community.
Academic Scholarhips
Limited academic scholarships are awarded to students with exceptional academic, extracurricular, and community achievements. To be eligible for these scholarships, students must meet GPA requirements.
The Panda Promise Award
The Panda Promise Award
- Minimum of 3.5 GPA required
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA required
- Minimum of 2.7 GPA required
Other Scholarships
The Local Opportunity Award
IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
- Awarded to boarding students from the state of Maine who show potential to be leaders in the school community.
- Awarded to boarding students from outside the United States who show potential to be leaders in the school community.
- For preparatory students who show potential to be leaders in academic, extracurricular, and community spaces
- Awarded to select students who show leadership in academic, extracurricular, and community achievements spaces
IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Scholarships are limited and are not automatically awarded to all students. Scholarship awards are considered on a case-by-case basis, and the availability of a scholarship does not guarantee that an award will be offered. Students or families who wish to discuss their circumstances with a member of the Admissions team can email their inquiry to admissions@leeacademy.us. Families should plan for the full cost of attendance unless and until a scholarship award is formally approved by Lee Academy.
