Educating Christian Scientists Pre-K through Grade 12
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. Regardless of whether your family is in the United States or abroad, there are financial aid options for you.
School Costs for 2011–2012 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 | $14,060 | $14,500 | $990 |
| Middle School (grades 6-8) | $12,250 | $14,500 - 7 day boarding for 8th grade only | $790 |
| $9,900 - 5 day boarding for 6th, 7th & 8th grades | $790 | ||
| Lower School (grades 1-5) | $9,180 | N/A | $150 |
| Pre-School | $8,405 Full day (8:20 - 3:15) for Senior Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten or Nursery | N/A | N/A |
| $5,510 Part day (8:20 - 12:30) for Junior Kindergarten and Nursery only | |||
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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. |
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| 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 $970 | |||
| Elsah Bus cost per 5 day Middle School boarder $200 | |||
Acorn costs for 2011 - 2012 (Financial aid does not apply to the Acorn programs)
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Children who are 6 weeks – 2 years old by August 1, 2011 |
Annual Cost |
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Toy Library |
$ 350 |
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Children who are 1 or 2 years old by August 1, 2011 |
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Tuesday Play-In with parent participation (8:15 – 10:45) |
$ 590 |
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Children who are 2 years old by August 1, 2011 |
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Play-In plus 2-day Co-op 8:15 – 10:45 (choose 2 days: Wed, Thurs, or Friday)* |
$1,920 |
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Play-In plus 1-day Co-op 8:15 – 10:45 (choose 1 day: Wed, Thurs, or Friday)* |
$1,280 |
| *Principia reserves the right to change co-op days based on enrollment. | |
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Children who are 3 years old by August 1, 2011 are enrolled in one of the Pre-School Nursery programs (listed above). |
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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
