If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is to give, give generously. Romans 12:8 (NLT). The Academy of Coastal Carolina strives to keep tuition costs low so that families who would like their children to attend will not find it financially burdensome. Since its humble beginning in 2006, The Academy has more than quadrupled the number of enrolled students. As the number of students grows, so does the need for space, equipment, supplies, and scholarships.