Editing Girard College (section)

== Current Operations ==

Girard College continues operating as a boarding school for students from families of limited means, though its admission policies have evolved significantly from Girard's original vision. The school now serves boys and girls from first through twelfth grade, providing full scholarships that include tuition, room, and board. The classical campus provides an environment of architectural distinction rarely available to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, fulfilling Girard's intention to provide opportunities through excellent facilities.<ref name="walter"/>

The campus requires ongoing maintenance to preserve its historic buildings while meeting contemporary educational needs. Founder's Hall and the other Greek Revival structures present preservation challenges that the institution addresses through careful stewardship. The college's continued operation demonstrates that historic buildings can serve contemporary purposes when institutions commit to their preservation. Girard College thus remains both active school and architectural landmark, its Greek Revival buildings continuing to inspire as they have for nearly two centuries.<ref name="gallery"/>