Tuition, Financial Aid & Scholarships

At ICON, tuition isn’t just a number, it’s an investment in your student’s growth, confidence, and future.

Every dollar of ICON tuition is designed to directly impact your student’s experience.

2026-27 Tuition Costs

High-School Arts Academy

In-state tuition $25,000

In-state tuition + boarding $32,000

In-state tuition $16,852*

In-state tuition + boarding $23,852*

*with ESA (Educational Savings Account)

Out-of-state tuition + boarding $32,000 (ESA N/A)

Middle School STEAM

Tuition $16,500

Tuition w/ESA $8,352

Post Grad Prep

Tuition $12,250

In-state tuition + boarding $18,250

Out-of-state tuition + boarding $19,250

Half-Day Arts Program (ICCSD)

Tuition $9,500

All academic classes taken at ICCSD school

Grades 9-12

ESA not applicable

Financial Aid & Scholarships

All 6-12 grade Iowa residents have access to additional state aid through the Iowa Students First ESA. The half-year application window for the 2026-27 school year is 8:00 a.m. on October 15, 2026 through 11:59 p.m. on November 15, 2026.

Approximately 75% of students receive some form of scholarship or financial assistance.
ICON awards over $140,000 annually in talent-based scholarships and need-based financial assistance, reflecting our institutional commitment to access and equity.
ICON’s High School Arts Academy (8-12) and Post-Grad Prep program students may apply for merit scholarships based on artistic talent.

Tuition Assistance

Families interested in tuition assistance should complete and submit their application in CLARITY.

The value of ICON isn’t just what students do here — it’s who they become because of it.
To learn more about specific programming tuition, connect with our admissions team.

Iowa Educational Savings Account

Iowa-based students can apply for the ESA.

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