Full tuition is $14,000 per student, per year. However, families who participate in the Step Up for Students program will never pay more than:

• $600 per year for one student
  
• $1,050 per year for two students
  
• $1,500 per year for three or more students
  

Scholarships and fundraising cover the difference. Families not participating in Step Up are responsible for full tuition.

Consilium accepts two Step Up scholarships:

• FTC/FES-EO (Educational Options): $7,517 (25-26) for grades 9–12 in Brevard.
  
• FES-UA (Unique Abilities): $9,631 (25-26) for grades 9–12 in Brevard.
  

These are applied directly toward tuition. Families then pay only their out-of-pocket max.

Prep builds foundational skills through projects, curiosity, and community.
Consilium builds on that foundation with:

• A culminating Capstone Project
• Over 100 job shadows (Explorers & Pathfinders)
• Professional-level projects and Feathers
• Deep mentorship in advisor-led studios
  

• Tour our campus.
• Join events to experience the community.
• Try-Out Days where students live the studio model.
• Advisor Interview to confirm fit.
• Advisor Challenge to show readiness
• Decision & Enrollment.

For Vita Prep families, the process includes readiness checks and a student-led readiness reflection.

Yes — readiness is based on demonstrated capability, not age. Students must show they can handle middle school–level academics, meet project deadlines, and maintain professional habits. Students can even self-advocate when they believe they’re ready.

That’s expected — and it’s built into our model. We’re not asking students to pick a “dream job” in 7th or 8th grade. Instead, students explore a wide variety of careers through over 100 job shadows, and after each one they reflect with their advisor. Over time, these reflections build into a higher-quality picture of their trajectory — something deeper and more realistic than the typical “I want to be a vet / doctor / influencer” answers you often hear from middle schoolers.

By graduation, students may not know the exact job title they’ll hold, but they will know the industries, skills, and environments where they thrive — and that clarity makes all the difference.

The Capstone is the culminating professional-level project before graduation. It’s:

• Student-driven and tied to their life trajectory
  
• Larger in scale than prior projects
  
• Evaluated by advisors and often outside experts
  
• Presented publicly at graduation
  

Examples include launching a business, conducting original research, staging a performance, or building a service initiative.

Consilium families are active participants. We ask families to:

• Attend events and showcases regularly
  
• Support their student’s projects and trajectory
  
• Partner with advisors in the journey
  

Families that lean in help make the community thrive.

The school day runs from 8:30 to 3:15. Students start by wrapping up any unfinished work before moving into their planned tasks. Goals are set weekly, not daily, so students learn to manage time, balance priorities, and take ownership of their work. Some days are project-heavy, others mix academics and projects, and some are focused on core skills.

On average, students complete 7–10 hours of core academic work per week, including at least one hour of college-level lectures (Harvard, MIT, and others who share courses for free). The rest of their week is dedicated to projects.

Advisors lead daily Socratic discussions and meet with each student one-on-one at least every other week. They monitor progress closely, provide feedback, approve projects, release resources, and help connect students with mentors or opportunities that fit their trajectory.

 Parents see progress through a combination of tools: real-time dashboards, advisor communication, public showcases, and quarterly narrative report cards that also include quantitative measures. Advisors keep parents in the loop and step in quickly if a student needs support.

Instead of A–F grades, students receive detailed narrative feedback and project ratings. Every core academic course still maps to a traditional transcript, so credits transfer seamlessly if needed. Parents receive quarterly reviews, and colleges will recognize transcripts just as they would from a traditional school.

Colleges see transcripts with A+ marks (since mastery = 100% completion before moving on). On top of that, students apply with portfolios of professional-level projects, job shadow experiences, and a Capstone Project. Employers and universities alike value the mix of academic rigor and real-world accomplishment.

Projects are only limited by imagination. If a student can dream it, they can pursue it. Advisors approve every project to ensure it’s feasible and aligned with goals. If resources are the barrier, the advisor works with the student to find creative solutions.

Students always keep 3–6 projects active. Major projects are big, long-term, and high-impact. Minor projects build breadth and often come from advisor suggestions or the community “bounty board,” where students request support on their own projects. Students enjoy wide-open creativity balanced with accountability for deadlines, scope, and quality.

The Capstone is the ultimate senior-level project, designed by the student to tie together everything they’ve learned. It is larger, more ambitious, and more meaningful than any other project they’ve completed. Capstones are tied directly to each student’s life trajectory and often involve external experts, immersion, or public presentations.

Studios are built around the advisor. Each advisor hand-selects their students and sets the size based on how many they can commit to fully. There’s no “set” studio size — what matters is the quality of mentorship.

Being part of Vita means being a partner. Families work closely with advisors, stay aligned on strategies, and participate in events, showcases, and celebrations. We believe the best outcomes happen when school and home are united in supporting a child’s growth.

Safety is always non-negotiable and will be addressed immediately. For everything else, we emphasize accountability and natural consequences. Students hold themselves and each other accountable for commitments. If a student misses a deadline or under-delivers, they experience the natural result — and the learning that comes with it.

No. What matters most is a willingness to learn, improve, and be guided by an advisor.

Tuition is $14,000 per year, but with Step Up scholarships most families pay no more than $600 per year out of pocket. Families who do not participate in Step Up are responsible for the full tuition cost.

Yes. We accept enrollments year-round, provided the student completes the admissions process.

Yes. The Scholar and Creator pathways align strongly with college admissions requirements, often going above and beyond. Pioneer students can still attend local colleges, though highly competitive or Ivy League schools may not be as aligned with that pathway.

Trajectories are never locked. They are broad, flexible, and designed to evolve as students grow. A shift in focus isn’t failure — it’s part of the process of discovering a meaningful path.

 Graduates stand out through their professional portfolios, Capstone Projects, and mastery transcripts. Employers see real-world accomplishments, and colleges see both rigor and creativity. Vita Consilium graduates are ready to thrive in whatever path they pursue.