Anna Julia Cooper School is a private, faith-based school whose mission is to Love, Educate, and Uplift students and graduates so they may realize their God-given gifts. We welcome students and families from all religious faiths, racial and cultural backgrounds, and family structures.

 

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Through the generosity of many, all students at Anna Julia Cooper School receive a full-tuition scholarship valued at $21,500 per academic year.

In keeping with our mission, admission decisions are based heavily on these criteria:

• Low-income eligibility requirements
• Residency in the Church Hill/East End area
• Sibling(s) of a child already admitted to the School
• The balance of a particular class
• Whether the School believes it will be able to serve the student well
• A percentage of students from RRHA/Section 8 Housing
• Kindergarten applicants must be age 5 by October 1, 2025

2025-2026 Scholarship Qualifications

Anna Julia Cooper School primarily serves families whose adjusted gross annual income does not exceed approximately 200% of the federal poverty guidelines as published each year.*

We will consider families that exceed the financial admission criteria on an individual basis. We ask ALL families to provide their most accurate and honest financial information, annually.

*Please consult the chart below and note that a household includes any child or adult living in the home.

Step 1: SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

Please come to our School to receive a hard copy application.

Step 2: EMAIL ALL FINANCIAL INCOME

Once you have submitted your INQUIRY FORM, please EMAIL your financial documents (1040 tax return-2023 and 2024 when available, SNAP/TANF, SSI, Child Support, etc.) to [email protected]

 

Step 3: INTERVIEW

After you apply and submit your financial documents AND meet the majority our Admission Criteria you will be contacted to schedule an interview.

 

Step 4: ADMISSIONS DECISION

The majority of our admissions decisions are made in April. Families are notified of acceptance or waiting list status via mail and e-mail.

 

For additional enrollment information, contact:
Ingrid Addison, Director of Admissions, at [email protected]

Anna Julia Cooper School admits students of any race, color, religion, nationality, gender, and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities at the school. Anna Julia Cooper School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or ethnic origin in the administration of its policies.