School Costs for 2009–2010 | 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 2009–2010 for Early Childhood - Upper School
Please use the chart below when completing your Financial Aid Application:

	Tuition	Room & Board (if boarding)	Estimated Expenses (books, supplies, etc.)	*Estimated Travel Expenses
Upper School	$13,000	$13,410	$900	$350 - $1,500
Middle School	$10,285	$13,410	$700	$350 - $1,500
Lower School (Grades 4–5)	$8,860	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lower School (Grades 1–3)	$8,130	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pre-School	$7,720 (Includes required lunch)	N/A	N/A	N/A

* Estimated Travel Expenses will vary depending on your student’s travel needs to St. Louis.

Other costs that are not covered by Financial Aid:

	Estimated Cash Needs	Lunch	Beverage only
Upper School	$500-$920	$1,135	$130
Middle School	$500-$920	$1,100	$120
Lower School (Grades 4–5)	N/A	$830	$110
Lower School (Grades 1–3)	N/A	$600	$110
Pre-School	N/A	Incl.	Incl.

Please Note: Students will no longer be charged for sports camp.

Elsah Bus cost per full-time rider

$875

Principia Acorn/Nursery Pricing 2009–2010*

For children who will not turn one year old by August 1, 2009	Annual Price
Parent-Infant and Toy Library
Parent Seminar and Toy Library	$460
Toy Library	$155

For children who turned one by August 1, 2009
Play-In and Toy Library
Play-In Seminar & Toy Library	$790
Toy Library for additional child in Parent-Infant	$155

For children who turned two by August 1, 2009
Co-op offerings with Play-In & Toy Library
3 days until 11:00	$2310
2 days until 11:00	$1850
1 day until 11:00	$1370
Play-In Seminar & Toy Library	$ 790

For children who turned three by August 1, 2009
Pre-School Nursery
5 full days until 3:15 ($7130 tuition + $590 lunch)	$7720
5 extended days until 12:30 (after lunch) ($4275 tuition + $590 lunch)	$4865

* Financial Aid is not available for Acorn.

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