School Costs for 2010–2011 | Principia School

Every year, hundreds of families from every income level find they can afford a Principia education for their children. If they can do it, so can you. Some receive help from relatives. Some discover new sources of family income. Many turn to Principia for assistance. Last year, more than 80% of our students received financial assistance in some form. Regardless of whether your family is in the United States or abroad, there are financial aid options for you.

Financial Aid Contact Information

School Costs for 2010–2011 for Early Childhood - Upper School
Please use the chart below when completing your Financial Aid Application:

	Tuition	Room & Board (if boarding)	Fees: books, class fee & technology fee
Upper School	$13,650	$14,080	$990
Middle School (grades 6-8)	$11,900	$14,080 - 7 day boarding for 7th & 8th grades only	$790
		$9,900 - 5 day boarding for 6th, 7th & 8th grades	$790
Lower School (grades 1-5)	$8,920	N/A	$150
Pre-School	$8,180 Full day (8:20 - 3:15) for Senior Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten or Nursery	N/A	N/A
		N/A	N/A
	$5,370 Part day (8:20 - 12:30) for Junior Kindergarten and Nursery only

	(All Pre-School options include required lunch)

The above costs do not include travel expenses or weekly allowance needs for boarding students. Note: A student entering the school year late or leaving early pays a prorated portion for tuition, room, and board. Students who leave early will be charged through the end of the month in which they leave. No refund is made for other charges.

Other costs that are not covered by Financial Aid:
	Lunch	Beverage only
Upper School	$1,100	$175
Middle School	$1,100	$175
Lower School	$790	$175
Pre-School	Included	Included

Elsah Bus cost per full-time rider $875

Acorn costs for 2010 - 2011 (Financial aid does not apply to the Acorn programs)

Children who are 6 weeks – 2 years old by August 1, 2010	Annual Price
Toy Library (by appointment)	$ 350

Children who are 1 or 2 years old by August 1, 2010
Tuesday Play-In with parent participation (8:30 – 10:45)	$ 590

Children who are 2 years old by August 1, 2010
3 day Co-op 8:30 -11:00 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)	$1,865
2 day Co-op 8:30 -11:00 (choose 2 days: Weds, Thurs or Fri)	$1,330
1 day Co-op 8:30 – 11:00 (choose 1 day: Weds, Thurs or Fri)	$ 690

Children who are 3 years old by August 1, 2010 are enrolled in one of the Pre-School Nursery programs (listed above).

For more information about financial aid, please contact:
Director of Financial Aid
Principia School
13201 Clayton Road
St. Louis, MO 63131 USA
800.218.7746, ext. 3507
E-mail: schoolfinaid@principia.edu