Tuition Schedule
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Chicago Waldorf School Tuition and Fee Schedule 2010 - 2011
| Program for 3 to 6 year olds | 8 am-Noon | 8 am-3 pm | Supply Fee |
| 2 days/week (Thursday & Friday) | $5,131 | $6,610 | $219 |
| 3 days/week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday) | $7,410 | $9,466 | $337 |
| 5 days/week | $11,286 | $14,535 | $520 |
| Grade School | Tuition | Supply Fee | |
| Grades 1-4 | $15,106 | $428 | |
| Grades 5-8 | $15,106 | $474 |
| High School | Tuition | Supply Fee | Service Learning |
| Grades 9-10 | $16,478 | $1,270 | $1,030 |
| Grades 11-12 | $16,478 | $1,270 | $1,235 |
| Association of Waldorf Schools of North America - Dues per Family - $100 |
Additional Costs:
Class Trips (included in the contract and annual invoice):
Class Trip Fee
Grade School:
1st Grade $82
2nd Grade $194
3rd Grade $270
4th Grade $270
5th Grade $281
6th Grade $326
7th Grade $337
8th Grade approx $928 (approximated - based on trip chosen)
High School:
All Grades $100 (All High School camping trip)
12th Grade approx $1,030 (Marine Biology block trip)
All deposits, supply and class trip fees are non-refundable
Sibling Discount
For families enrolled for the school year 2009-2010 or prior:
The tuition for 5 full day Early Childhood and Grades 1-12 is reduced by 15% for the second student, 40% for the third student, 50% for the fourth student and 60% for each additional student. Families requesting sibling discount must fill out the Family Financial Information Survey attached to the contract.
For new families enrolled for school year 2010-2011 and after:
The tuition for 5 full day Early Childhood and Grades 1-12 is reduced by 15% for the second and each additional sibling enrolled.
All families can choose to waive sibling discounts.
Tuition Adjustments: To increase flexibility of tuition structure, the Tuition Adjustment Committee evaluates tuition adjustment applications and decides upon individual tuition agreements. The Board of Trustees sets the total amount available for tuition adjustment. Applications remain confidential and are viewed only by the Tuition Adjustment Committee. The Committee informs the families of its decision and the adjusted tuition amount is reflected on a revised contract. Tuition Adjustment is only available to students in Grades 1 through 12. To apply for financial aid, please visit the Financial Aid for Student Tuition website.
Deadline for application for returning families is January 22, 2010. Only new family applications will be accepted after this deadline.
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $800/single student; $1,000/multiple students is due at contract renewal and will be applied to the tuition balance due.
Tuition and Fee Payment: Payments will be made through an automated tuition payment plan. Tuition can be paid in full or in semi-yearly, quarterly, 10 or 12 monthly installments beginning in July, 2010.