Pricing & Budget

Complete Courses at Textbook Prices

Full accredited courses — with AI tutoring, progress dashboards, and official transcripts — for less than the cost of a single textbook per student.

No hidden fees Volume discounts available Pilot programs offered Cognia & WASC accredited

Standard Per-Seat Pricing

$125 /seat

Per course enrollment when SVHS teachers handle grading

Every Seat Includes

Complete course access

Full curriculum from start to finish

Sage AI Tutor

24/7 AI-powered student support

Progress dashboards

Student, teacher, and admin views

Official transcripts

Accredited records for every student

White-label branding

Your school's logo, colors, and domain

Mobile app access

iOS & Android under your school name

QuickSight Q analytics

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Enterprise AWS hosting

Near 100% uptime, zero IT burden

💰 Discounts available for school-grading models

Schools that use their own teachers for grading receive reduced per-seat pricing. Contact Dr. John Ott Jr. for volume and custom pricing details.

Cost in Context

Less Than a Single Textbook

When you compare what schools already spend on course materials, AlwaysOnline delivers dramatically more value per dollar.

Typical Textbook

$150+

per student, per subject

Static content only
No progress tracking
No AI tutoring
Outdated within years
No analytics or dashboards
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Better Value

AlwaysOnline Seat

$125

per student, per course

Complete interactive course
Real-time progress dashboards
24/7 Sage AI Tutor
Continuously updated content
QuickSight Q analytics included
Flexible Partnership Options

Pricing Adapts to Your Model

How your school handles grading affects your per-seat cost. Schools that grade internally receive discounted pricing.

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SVHS as School of Record

We handle everything — curriculum delivery, grading, transcripts, and accreditation. Your school focuses on the student relationship.

Per-Seat Cost

$125/seat

Best for: Schools without capacity for additional grading workload

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Hybrid Model

Share responsibilities between your staff and ours. Your teachers grade some courses; SVHS handles others. Maximum flexibility.

Per-Seat Cost

Custom blend

Best for: Schools that want to partially extend their teaching capacity

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Your School as School of Record

Your teachers handle all grading and student interaction. We provide the platform, curriculum, and technology infrastructure.

Per-Seat Cost

Discounted rate

Best for: Schools with available teaching staff seeking curriculum & technology

Not sure which model fits? Explore Implementation Models →

Budget Planning

What This Means for Your Budget

Real examples of how AlwaysOnline fits into existing school budgets — using funds you may already have allocated for textbooks and materials.

Small School Pilot

$6,250

50 students × 1 course each

Start with a single credit recovery or elective course. Prove results before expanding.

Mid-Size Expansion

$37,500

150 students × 2 courses avg.

Extend your catalog with multiple subjects. Cover gaps in world languages, electives, or AP-level courses.

District Rollout

Custom

500+ students across multiple schools

Volume pricing available for district-wide deployments. Contact us for a tailored proposal.

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Potential Funding Sources

Many partner schools fund AlwaysOnline through existing textbook budgets, Title I / Title IV allocations, ESSER funds, independent study program budgets, or curriculum expansion line items. Your existing budget may already have room for this.

Transparent Pricing

No Setup Fees. No Platform Fees. No Surprises.

We believe in straightforward pricing. Here is exactly what is and is not included in the per-seat cost.

Included in Every Seat

Full course curriculum and content

Sage AI Tutor — 24/7 support in every course

Student, teacher, and admin dashboards

QuickSight Q analytics access

White-label branding (logo, colors, domain)

Branded mobile apps (iOS & Android)

Enterprise AWS hosting and security

Official transcripts and grade reporting

Onboarding and implementation support

Not Part of Per-Seat Cost

Custom integrations

SIS integrations, SSO setup, or custom API work — discussed during onboarding

Custom course development

If your school needs courses outside our 60+ catalog, custom development can be quoted

On-site training

Virtual training is included; on-site visits available by arrangement

Note: Most schools don't need any of these extras. The standard per-seat pricing covers everything required for a complete deployment.

Common Questions

Pricing Questions We Hear Most

Is there a minimum number of seats required?

We work with schools of all sizes. Pilot programs can start with as few as 25–50 students in a single course. There is no minimum seat requirement for getting started.

How do the school-grading discounts work?

When your school's teachers handle grading responsibilities instead of SVHS staff, the per-seat cost is reduced. The exact discount depends on your implementation model and volume. Dr. John Ott Jr. can walk through specific numbers during a consultation.

Are there annual contracts or long-term commitments?

Partnership terms are flexible and discussed during the consultation process. Many schools begin with a semester-long pilot to prove results before committing to a larger rollout.

Can we use existing budget allocations to fund AlwaysOnline?

Yes. Many partner schools fund their AlwaysOnline partnership through textbook budgets, Title I or Title IV funds, ESSER allocations, independent study program budgets, or curriculum expansion line items. We can help identify the best fit for your district.

What happens if we need to add or remove seats mid-year?

The platform scales with your needs. Adding seats is straightforward and can be done at any point during the school year. Specific terms for mid-year adjustments are covered in your partnership agreement.

Do we pay separately for the technology platform?

No. The per-seat price covers everything — the LMS, AWS hosting, AI tutoring, dashboards, analytics, mobile apps, and white-label branding. There are no separate platform fees, setup fees, or licensing costs.

Have more questions? Visit our full FAQ →

Let's Build a Pricing Plan for Your School

Every school's needs are different. Dr. John Ott Jr., our Program Manager, can walk you through volume pricing, school-grading discounts, and pilot program options tailored to your budget.

Or email us directly at partners@svhs.co