ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Nina Wang Director of Admissions nwang@sfschool.org 415.239.5065 ext. 103 Paloma Herman Admissions Coordinator admissions@sfschool.org 415.239.5065 ext. 103 Para recibir información en español, por favor comuniquese con la oficina de admisión

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ADDITIONAL INFO

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“The indexed tuition program has made it possible for our child to attend a great school that we otherwise could not have afforded. The San Francisco School has provided support for our family in more ways than one.”
-- Current Middle School Parent

The San Francisco School values diversity in all respects and is committed to the accessibility and affordability of a quality education. We strive for an economically diverse student body and offer indexed tuition to families that may need support while attending SFS. Currently, 29% of our families take part in the indexed tuition program.

Tuition for the 2007-2008 school year

What is Indexed Tuition?

The purpose of the indexed tuition program is to assure the access and the economic diversity of The San Francisco School. For this reason, not every student is charged the same tuition. Families who apply and qualify for reduced tuition pay a tuition level that takes into consideration what they are able to afford, based on a complex calculation done through the school and Student Service (SSS), a financial service of the National Association for Independent Schools. The school considers this calculation together with each family's special circumstances and available funds (over $900,000 this year). Through this program, the 2007-2008 tuition has been indexed from a minimum of $1,500 to a maximum of $16,850 (Preschool/Elementary School and Middle School respectively). This year 29% of our students pay tuitions that are below the maximum.

Once a student is awarded an "indexed tuition," the school is committed to continuing to set their tuition at a level that reflects their family's calculated ability to pay. Please read through the following documents found on the left side of your screen for more information about the indexed tuition program: Process & Timeline and Policies. In addition to filling out The San Francisco School indexed tuition application, you will also need to submit a Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) Form to the school and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS). PFS forms become available in October and can be accessed online at www.nais.org/financialaid/sss or requested by calling the school. PFS forms are due in early February to SSS and complete indexed tuition applications along with all necessary attachments are due at the end of February to The San Francisco School; decisions will be mailed out in March (see Admissions Calendar). Please do not hesitate to contact Nina Wang, Director of Admission, for more information about the indexed tuition program.

Tuition is based on a child's grade level and is payable in one annual payment, four payments (plus $45 billing fee), or ten monthly payments (plus $150 billing fee).

An Extended Day Program is provided at SFS before and after school from 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. and from 3:15-6:00 p.m. Extended Day hours are available in 90-minute blocks of time. The price per block ranges from $8.50 to $10.00, depending on usage. Reduced fees for the Extended Day Program as well as SFS Summer Camps are also provided for families who are offered indexed tuition.