ANNISTON ACADEMY | COALESCE SOCIAL SERVICES, INC.
1696 WEST BROAD STREET
COOKEVILLE, TN 38501
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admin@annistonacademy.com
TUITION ASSISTANCE
At Anniston Academy, we believe that high-quality, specialized education should be accessible to every family. As a leading private school in Cookeville and a trusted autism center in Tennessee, we are committed to making our academic and therapeutic programs financially attainable through multiple assistance options.
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Whether you're seeking support for special education tuition in Tennessee or exploring coverage for autism services, we’re here to help guide your family through every step of the process.
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Best for families of children with disabilities who qualify for state-funded support.
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Anniston Academy will accept payments funded through the Katie Beckett Waiver, which provides financial assistance for families who need specialized educational and therapeutic services for their child.
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Families must apply for the waiver through their state’s Medicaid program and provide verification of approval.
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Our admissions and billing teams will work with families to coordinate covered services and tuition payments.
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This may require a Letter of Necessity from your medical provider in order to qualify as an acceptable payment.
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Best for students who have an IEP and qualify for funding through educational support programs.
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This program allows for eligible K-12 students with qualifying conditions to receive funds for qualified education expenses.
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These funds can be utilized for private school education.
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The student must have an active Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to apply for the program.
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Best for families utilizing school choice programs.
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We will accept Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program funds, which allow families to apply state-allocated education dollars toward tuition and related expenses.
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Families must apply for the program and receive funding approval before enrollment.
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Our billing department will assist with fund disbursement and documentation requirements.
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In honor of Tyler “Ducky” Crouch, brother of Anniston Academy co-founder Dr. Erin Mekkaoui, this need-based scholarship supports students whose families demonstrate financial hardship and a strong commitment to inclusive, community-centered education. Tyler believed everyone deserved a seat at the table, and this scholarship helps ensure no child is left out due to cost.
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To apply, simply complete the admissions application.
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Best for families who prefer to pay directly with flexible options.
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We accept credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX), ACH bank transfers, and traditional checks/money orders.
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Payments can be made monthly, quarterly, or annually based on the chosen tuition plan.
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Automatic payments can be set up for convenience.