Tuition & Fees
Financial Terms
Application and Testing Fee
A $75.00 non-refundable application and testing fee must accompany the application. Early Childhood I and II applications are guaranteed the required testing at the appropriate time.
Enrollment Fee
When the parents accept an offer for admission, an enrollment fee of $500.00 is due with the formal Enrollment Contract. This fee is deducted from the first tuition payment but is neither refundable nor transferable once a position has been reserved.
Re-enrollment Fee
Presently enrolled students reserve their places for the next school year by paying 10% of the annual tuition by February 1 of the current school year. This fee is not refundable but is deducted from the first payment due July 1.
Bond Obligation
Families who do not already hold an Independence School Membership Bond must purchase one ($500) within 30 days of signing the Enrollment Contract. The school will repurchase bonds within 30 days of the student’s departure provided all financial obligations to the school are satisfied.
Financial Aid
The Independence School is fortunate to be able to offer financial assistance for those with demonstrated need. The program is coordinated through the School Scholarship Service of Princeton, New Jersey. Financial aid is for one year only; recipients must reapply each year. Financial aid grants are available for students in ECI through grade 8. Contact the business office for details.
Annual Tuition Rates 2008-2009
| Early Childhood I (3 half-days) | $3,705 |
| Early Childhood I (5 half-days) | $6,087 |
| Early Childhood I (5 full-days) | $11,259 |
| Early Childhood II (5 half-days) | $6,087 |
| Early Childhood II (5 full-days) | $11,259 |
| Half-day Kindergarten | $6,087 |
| Full-day Kindergarten through Grade 8 | $11,259 |
Tuition includes textbooks, most field trips, yearbooks and physical education uniforms.
Methods of Payment
Regular
First payment (60% of the annual tuition, minus enrollment or re-enrollment fee) to be paid in full by July 1, 2008. Second payment (40% of the annual tuition) to be paid in full by January 1, 2009.
Pre-paid
If the entire year’s tuition is paid before July 1, $125.00 may be deducted from the amount for each full-day student and/or $65.00 for each half-day, 5 day/week student.
Payment Plan
For a small fee and no interest charges, a payment plan can be arranged. Contact the business office for details.
