Tuition and Fees
Application Fee
All applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $50 at the time the application is submitted.
Deposit
A 10% non-refundable enrollment deposit is payable upon signing the enrollment contract.
Tuition
Tuition rates are determined each January by the School’s Board of Trustees for the following year. Tuition for the 2012 – 2013 academic year are as follows:
Pre Kindergarten 3
3 half days – $5,000
4 half days – $6,000
5 half days – $7,000
3 full days – $8,000
4 full days – $9,000
5 full days – $10,000
Pre Kindergarten 4
3 full days – $8,000
4 full days – $9,000
5 full days – $10,000
Kindergarten – Grade 4 – $10,000
Grade 5 – 8 – $11,000
Payment Options
One payment plan – Families paying tuition in full on or before July 1st receive a 5% rebate
Three payment plan – Three payments of 33% of tuition are paid on or before July 1, September 1, and November 1 of each year.
Monthly payment plan – Ten equal payments starting July 1 and ending on April 1. Requires automatic withdrawal from bank account or credit card.
Lunch
Students are welcome to bring lunch from home or to purchase a school lunch for $2.00 to $5.00 per day. Milk and water can be purchased seprately. Lunch accounts are created at the beginning of the year and work as a debit. Lunch menus are posted monthly and can be viewed on the Parent Section of the Melrose School website. Lunch statements are emailed to parents at the end of each month so that accounts will remain up to date.
After Care Program
The Melrose School offers an extended day for students who require after school care. The program begins at 3:15pm and ends at 6pm. Each day, students receive a snack, participate in activities, and weather permitting go outside to play. The cost is $10.00 per hour and can be paid via credit card. Parents are billed monthly.
Homework Club
Homework Club is offered to students in grades 3 – 8 and provides students with a place to begin nightly homework assignments. This program begins at 3:15pm and ends at 4:30pm. Students then have the option to join the After Care program or return home. The cost is $10.00 per hour.
Financial Aid
The Melrose School awards financial grants on the basis of need. The School uses the services of the School and Students Service for Financial Aid (SSS). SSS is an organization that provides schools with an analysis of your family’s finances and suggests your contribution for educational expenses. Families wishing to apply for financial aid complete a Parent Financial Statement with SSS at a cost of $35.00. This fee is paid directly to SSS. We subscribe to the principles of SSS and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. We will do our best to meet documented need, but our own Financial Aid budget may dictate flexibility. Please note both prospective and returning families must make applications for financial aid every year.
Supporting the School
The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of fundraising at The Melrose School, as it helps provide the dollars needed to meet the day-to-day expenses of running the School. The enthusiastic support of the Melrose School community enables us to maintain low student/teacher ratios, enhance our challenging and dynamic curriculum, and continue to improve our building and grounds. The Campaign closes on June 30th of each year.
Throughout the year, we hold various fundraising events to support the School. The biggest event is The Melrose Spring Gala and Silent Auction.
