Investing in a Christian education is a valuable decision for your student’s future. At Gem State Adventist Academy, we are committed to making this investment an accessible reality for your family.
We understand that tuition costs can seem challenging, which is why we offer a range of programs to help. We encourage you to discuss your options with our team and explore the possibilities for your student’s education.
Below is a summary of our tuition rates for the 2025-2026 school year. Please contact our finance director at (208) 459-1627 Ext. 202 to set up a personalized financial plan.
TUITION FOR A VILLAGE STUDENT
*Tuition: $10,800 1st Month’s Tuition: $1,080 (due on or before registration day) Registration Fee: $100 (waived if application & registration completed by April 1) +Total Per Year (without discounts): $10,900
TUITION FOR A FULL-TIME DORM
*Tuition: $16,800 1st Month’s Tuition: $1,680 (due on or before registration day)Registration Fee: $100 (waived if application & registration completed by April 1) +Total Per Year (without discounts): $16,900
TUITION FOR A FIVE-DAY DORM
*Tuition: $15,060 1st Month’s Tuition: $1,506 (due on or before registration day) Registration Fee: $100 (waived if application & registration completed by April 1) +Total Per Year (without discounts): $15,160
TUITION FOR A FOUR-DAY DORM
*Tuition: $14,191 1st Month’s Tuition: $1,419 (due on or before registration day) Registration Fee: $100 (waived if application & registration completed by April 1) +Total Per Year (without discounts): $14,291
*Tuition includes lunch in the GSAA cafeteria for dorm and village students every school day, accident insurance, class & SA club dues, miscellaneous activities, and the yearbook. Not included in tuition are athletic, music, and extracurricular activities.
+Discounts apply for early payment or payment in full
SCHOLARSHIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES
My School Choice: The Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit program, which the Legislature recently enacted in House Bill 93, gives some parents the ability to choose educational services that meet the needs of their individual children. Click on the link below to learn how you may receive up to a $5000 tax credit by choosing GSAA:
Worthy Student Scholarship: This fund ensures that no deserving student is turned away due to financial constraints. GSAA is blessed to have a loyal alumni community and a highly invested church family that provides funding for students whose families can pay only a portion of the cost of attending GSAA. Requests are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, it is in the family’s best interest to file early. A third-party company confidentially evaluates family financial situations to allocate this scholarship. To apply:
Local Church Sponsorship: Many churches have a tuition assistance program that parents can apply for at the local church. Amounts are solely based on the church’s ability to give. Please provide the form below to your pastor early so they can process your request and send us their decision.
Student Merit Scholarship: The GSAA Merit Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who excel in academics, athletics, fine arts, or leadership. This scholarship rewards students’ hard work and dedication, acknowledges their personal strengths, and assists with funding their education. Download the application for further information on this scholarship.
Adventist Elementary School Incentive: We love the Adventist Elementary schools that we are affiliated with! Give us a call, and we can hook you up with the perfect place for your student in grades Pre-K through 8. On top of that, we will provide a $1000 scholarship to GSAA beginning in 5th grade for every year that they attend one of these schools! They can earn up to $4000 to be applied to their tuition here at Gem State Adventist Academy.
Early Enrollment Incentive Plan: Planning for your child’s secondary education is more important now than ever before. Gem State Adventist Academy recognizes the economic challenges we all face. The Early Enrollment Incentive Plan has been adopted to assist you in planning for the quality education you expect. Download the Early Enrollment Brochure to learn more: