Affording Barrack
Thank you for considering Barrack Hebrew Academy for your family. We recognize that finances play a very important role in family decision making.
If you are concerned about affordability at Barrack, we invite you to start the conversation with us. Please call the Admissions Office at 610.922.2350.
2023-2024 Tuition and Fees
2023-2024 Tuition
Grade 6: $31,700
Grade 7: $32,800
Grade 8: $34,400
Grade 9: $37,800
Grades 10-12: $38,700
2023-2024 Fees
Required Fees
Tuition Refund Plan:
Grade 6: $141
Grade 7: $146
Grade 8: $153
Grade 9: $168
Grades 10-12: $172
All families are required to participate in the Tuition Refund Plan. Learn more about Barrack's Tuition Refund Plan here.
Activity Fee: $400
Security Fee: $400
Technology Fee: $400
PTO (Parent Association) Fee: $36 per family
Security Fee: $400
Technology Fee: $400
PTO (Parent Association) Fee: $36 per family
Resource Program Fee (if applicable; assistance is available):
Middle School: $2,100
Upper School: $1,400
Transportation Fee: $1,500 per student (for all Barrack-coordinated routes)
Deposit: $2,000 non-refundable deposit is due on or before March 1, 2023. After March 1, 2023, the deposit will be $2,500. You will be required to pay your deposit as part of the online enrollment and re-enrollment process.
To access the 2023-2024 Tuition Assistance application process, click here.
Tuition Affordability at Barrack
Please see the dropdown about our different Tuition Assistance programs.
Tuition Payment Plans
In order to assure convenience and efficiency for our parents as well as the school, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy has once again retained FACTS Management Company to manage all tuition payment plans and collections for the 2023-2024 school year. All tuition payments will be made to FACTS either by Automated Bank Draft (ACH) or Credit Card. Please note, if you choose to make payments through a credit card, there is a 2.95% processing charge.
If you are a returning family, you will automatically be re-enrolled in FACTS using the same information, choice of payment plan, and dates of payment as last year. If you want to make any changes to your payment plan information, please login to your FACTS online account and make the changes or contact the Business Office for assistance. To access the FACTS sign in page, click here.
If you are a new family to Barrack, as part of the online enrollment process, you will be directed to the FACTS sign in page where you will need to set up a username and password and choose your tuition payment plan. If you have applied for tuition assistance and already have a username and password, you will still need to choose your tuition payment plan. Once you have completed the FACTS online enrollment, you will be redirected back to the online enrollment process. For more information about FACTS, see below.
The deadline for enrolling and re-enrolling for the 2023-2024 academic year is March 1, 2023. If you have any questions about the online enrollment and re-enrollment process, please contact Jennifer Groen '91, Assistant Head of School for Strategy, at 610.922.2350 or by email at jgroen@jbha.org. If you have any questions about online enrollment in FACTS, please contact a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 1.866.441.4637. If you have any other questions regarding tuition and/or tuition payment, please contact Noah Chai, Controller, at 610.922.2340 or by email at nchai@jbha.org.
Tuition Assistance
Barrack is committed to helping students from a range of economic backgrounds join our community. To that end, we do have scholarship and tuition assistance funds available. Please read below about the tuition assistance process.
If you have any other questions about the tuition assistance process, please contact Olga Voskoboynik, Director of Finance and HR, at 610.922.2342 or by email at ovoskoboynik@jbha.org.
FACTS
The 2023-2024 Tuition Assistance Application process is now open. Barrack will continue to use FACTS Management’s Grant & Aid Assessment to perform the financial aid analysis for all families applying. In order to apply for tuition assistance, you must complete the FACTS application online. The deadline for completing the FACTS Tuition Assistance application and submitting all necessary supporting documents is February 21, 2023.
To access the FACTS online application, please click here.
Applications are not complete until all the following documents are received by FACTS Management:
- Copy of 2021 Federal Tax Forms including all supporting tax schedules, W-2’s and 1099’s
- Copy of 2022 W-2’s and 1099’s (available after January 31, 2023)
- Copy of supporting documents for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (if applicable)
- IRS Form 4506-T: Request for Transcript of Tax Return
- In order to download a copy of IRS Form 4506-T, please click here.
Supporting documents must be uploaded in pdf format to FACTS.
Please be sure to include the Applicant ID on all uploaded correspondence.
If you have any questions about applying for Tuition Assistance through FACTS Management, please call a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 1.866.315.9262.
EITC
In addition to Barrack's own scholarship funds, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has formed the Foundation for Jewish Day Schools, through which it distributes funds from Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. To access the 2023-2024 Foundation for Jewish Day Schools FAQS, click here.
The Foundation for Jewish Day Schools is using FACTS Management to process all EITC/OSTC applications. Since Barrack already uses FACTS Management for its Tuition Assistance application process, families who qualify for EITC/OSTC will no longer be required to complete two applications or pay two application fees.
Families will be required to complete the Barrack Tuition Assistance application and if the family meets the EITC/OSTC eligibility requirements, they will need to check the appropriate box for Foundation for Jewish Day Schools and the questions required by the Foundation will be included in the application.
Please note that the Foundation for Jewish Day Schools requires families to upload their 2022 tax return no later than April 24, 2023. If a family files for an extension, the 2022 tax return must be uploaded by October 16, 2023.
EITC/OSTC Eligibility Information:
Please use these guidelines to determine whether your family qualifies to apply.
Note: Each student included in the EITC/OSTC application must be a resident of Pennsylvania living with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
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Number of Dependents
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Maximum Income
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1
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$123,697
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2
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$142,211
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3
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$160,725
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4
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$179,239
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5
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$197,753
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If you have any questions regarding the FACTS Management application, please contact FACTS Management Customer Service at 1-866-315-9262.
Tuition Refund Plan
Learn more about Barrack's Tuition Refund Plan here.
FACTS FAQs
FACTS provides flexible payment plan options to families at private and faith-based schools. Families can budget their tuition, making private school more accessible and affordable. The process is simple, convenient, and secure.
Once your information is received and processed by FACTS, you will receive a FACTS Confirmation Notice. This notice will confirm your payment plan information. Please check this information for accuracy, and contact Barrack or FACTS with any discrepancies.
- Is my information secure?
- When will my payments be due?
- What happens when my payment falls on a weekend or a holiday?
- What happens if a payment is returned?
- How do I make changes once my agreement is on the FACTS system?
- What is the cost to set up a payment plan?
Is my information secure?
Yes. Your personal information, including payment information, is protected with the highest security standards in the industry. For more information on security, visit FACTSmgt.com.
When will my payments be due?
What happens when my payment falls on a weekend or a holiday?
What happens if a payment is returned?
How do I make changes once my agreement is on the FACTS system?
Changes to your address, phone number, email address, or banking information can be made at https://online.factsmgt.com or by contacting Barrack or FACTS. Any changes to payment dates or amounts need to be approved by the school and the school will then need to notify FACTS. All changes must be received by FACTS at least two business days prior to the automatic payment date in order to affect the upcoming payment.