Tuition and Fees, Sliding Scale
Tuition Rates for 2024-2025
Program |
Ages |
Hours |
Tuition |
All-Year Infant |
6 weeks - 14 months |
M-F, 7:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m. |
$27,575 |
All-Year Toddler |
15 - 35 months |
M-F, 7:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m. |
$25,100 |
Primary Half-Day |
3 to 5 years |
M-F, 8:30-11:30 a.m. |
$12,550 |
All-Year Primary |
3 to 6 years |
M-F, 7:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m. |
$24,675 |
Primary Extended Day (Kindergarten) |
5 to 6 years |
M-F, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
$15,600 |
Redwood Literacy Extended Day (Kindergarten) |
5 to 6 years |
M-F, 8:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
$27,900 |
Junior Elementary |
6 to 9 years |
M-F, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
$17,475 |
Redwood Literacy Junior Elementary |
6 to 9 years |
M-F, 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
$28,575 |
Senior Elementary |
9 to 12 years |
M-F, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
$17,900 |
Redwood Literacy Senior Elementary |
9 to 12 years |
M-F, 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
$29,300 |
Middle School |
12 to 14 years |
M-F, 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. |
$19,550 |
Redwood Literacy Middle School |
12 to 14 years |
M-F, 8:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. |
$30,675 |
Before School Care |
3 to 6 years |
M-F, 7:15-8:30 a.m. |
$1,900 |
Primary Day House |
3 to 6 years |
M-F, 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
$4,500 |
Day House |
3 to 12 years |
M-F, 3:00-6:00 p.m. |
$4,400 |
FACTS Tuition Management
A $1,500 non-refundable tuition deposit enrolls your child in Alcuin Montessori School's program(s) and is part of the annual tuition amount. Payment is due with the contract. Families applying for financial aid may elect to roll their tuition deposit into their payment plan, and can receive financial aid for this total amount.
All tuition payments for Alcuin Montessori are made using the FACTS tuition management system.
To log-in to your FACTS account, or to create a new account click here to log in.
All tuition payments for Alcuin Montessori are made using the FACTS tuition management system.
To log-in to your FACTS account, or to create a new account click here to log in.
Financing
Payment Plan
The following options are available with a $30 per payment service charge. Payments are due the first of each month according to the selected payment plan.
Two Payment Plan: August 1 and January 1
Four Payment Plan: August 1, November 1, February 1, and April 1
Nine Payment Plan: August 1 through May 1 (except March)
Twelve Payment Plan: August 1 through July 1 (for All-Year Programs Only)
Other Fees
Entrance/Facility Fee
A one-time, non-refundable fee of $1200 for all new families is required.
Activity Fee
An annual fee of $900 for Junior Elementary, $1100 for Senior Elementary, and $2,750 for Middle School covers materials and field trips. Senior Elementary includes Nature's Classroom; Middle School includes land-based experiences and travel to Costa Rica.
Catering Fee
All-Year Toddler program catering fee: $1100
Families applying for financial aid may elect to roll these other fees into their payment plan, and can receive financial aid for this total amount.
The following options are available with a $30 per payment service charge. Payments are due the first of each month according to the selected payment plan.
Two Payment Plan: August 1 and January 1
Four Payment Plan: August 1, November 1, February 1, and April 1
Nine Payment Plan: August 1 through May 1 (except March)
Twelve Payment Plan: August 1 through July 1 (for All-Year Programs Only)
Other Fees
Entrance/Facility Fee
A one-time, non-refundable fee of $1200 for all new families is required.
Activity Fee
An annual fee of $900 for Junior Elementary, $1100 for Senior Elementary, and $2,750 for Middle School covers materials and field trips. Senior Elementary includes Nature's Classroom; Middle School includes land-based experiences and travel to Costa Rica.
Catering Fee
All-Year Toddler program catering fee: $1100
Families applying for financial aid may elect to roll these other fees into their payment plan, and can receive financial aid for this total amount.
Sliding Scale Tuition Assistance at Alcuin
At Alcuin Montessori School we value each member of our community and the unique contribution each student makes to our collective excellence. Because Alcuin is committed to remaining accessible and affordable to families from a wide range of economic backgrounds, we use a sliding scale tuition model that applies a tuition range based on each family’s individual circumstances. In addition, we have several tuition payment plans for a small service charge.
As a non-profit organization, Alcuin Montessori is primarily funded by tuition and fees, which are used to finance operating costs such as programs, staff salaries, and maintenance of our facilities.
A commitment to inclusion is an essential element of Alcuin’s educational philosophy and school culture. Economic diversity enriches the educational opportunity for all families and participation of a wide range of families is critical to the health of the school.
Will I Qualify?
All families, infant through middle school, wishing to be considered for sliding scale tuition must apply for tuition assistance as part of the enrollment application process. To help us objectively calculate what a family is able to contribute to educational expenses, families are asked to complete an online application through FAST Grant & Aid Assessment. All supporting documentation must include copies of the previous year's tax return forms for both state and federal taxes and W2s. Families applying for financial aid can request a waiver for their financial aid application fee.
We encourage families to apply if they have concerns about their ability to afford tuition at the highest level. While every family is expected to contribute to the cost of tuition and fees and to support the community to the extent individual family circumstances permit, Alcuin does not expect each tuition level to be the same.
Multiple factors are considered by FAST when evaluating a family’s ability to pay, including but not limited to: household income, family size, the number of children attending tuition-charging schools, and assets and liabilities not reflected in household income. Not all families who qualify for a reduced rate of tuition will be offered the rate for which they qualify.
To apply for financial aid, please visit the FAST website. Please note: filling out a FAST application does not take the place of an enrollment application. A financial aid application without an enrollment application or interview/shadow day will not be processed. The enrollment application must be the first step.
At Alcuin Montessori School we value each member of our community and the unique contribution each student makes to our collective excellence. Because Alcuin is committed to remaining accessible and affordable to families from a wide range of economic backgrounds, we use a sliding scale tuition model that applies a tuition range based on each family’s individual circumstances. In addition, we have several tuition payment plans for a small service charge.
As a non-profit organization, Alcuin Montessori is primarily funded by tuition and fees, which are used to finance operating costs such as programs, staff salaries, and maintenance of our facilities.
A commitment to inclusion is an essential element of Alcuin’s educational philosophy and school culture. Economic diversity enriches the educational opportunity for all families and participation of a wide range of families is critical to the health of the school.
Will I Qualify?
All families, infant through middle school, wishing to be considered for sliding scale tuition must apply for tuition assistance as part of the enrollment application process. To help us objectively calculate what a family is able to contribute to educational expenses, families are asked to complete an online application through FAST Grant & Aid Assessment. All supporting documentation must include copies of the previous year's tax return forms for both state and federal taxes and W2s. Families applying for financial aid can request a waiver for their financial aid application fee.
We encourage families to apply if they have concerns about their ability to afford tuition at the highest level. While every family is expected to contribute to the cost of tuition and fees and to support the community to the extent individual family circumstances permit, Alcuin does not expect each tuition level to be the same.
Multiple factors are considered by FAST when evaluating a family’s ability to pay, including but not limited to: household income, family size, the number of children attending tuition-charging schools, and assets and liabilities not reflected in household income. Not all families who qualify for a reduced rate of tuition will be offered the rate for which they qualify.
To apply for financial aid, please visit the FAST website. Please note: filling out a FAST application does not take the place of an enrollment application. A financial aid application without an enrollment application or interview/shadow day will not be processed. The enrollment application must be the first step.
Alcuin families with students re-enrolling: The deadline for all applications is every February. Your tax return must follow the submission, and must be submitted by the due date given by Alcuin. Once both deadlines have passed, families may still apply for aid with the understanding that financial aid offers may not be extended by the time enrollment contracts are due. Please contact our Finance Assistant with any questions.
For all families: Alcuin cannot determine the award amount (if your family qualifies) until all information is complete. Notification of awards will be communicated once a contract has been offered and received from families.
For all families: Alcuin cannot determine the award amount (if your family qualifies) until all information is complete. Notification of awards will be communicated once a contract has been offered and received from families.
Sliding Scale Estimator
The following are estimations on what you might pay based on the enrollment of one child. Amounts will vary based on the enrollment of multiple children. Families making over $150,000 (with one child) may not qualify depending on their specific financial circumstances.
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Primary |
Extended Day |
Junior El |
Senior El |
Middle School |
All-Year Infant |
All-Year Toddler |
All-Year Primary |
$40,000 or Less |
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$2569- $4007 |
$3309- $5162 |
$3703- $5776 |
$3813- $5949 |
$4175- $6513 |
$6375- $9945 |
$5750- $8970 |
$6142- $9582 |
$40,000- $70,000 |
. |
$4110- $6062 |
$5294- $7809 |
$5924- $8738 |
$6101- $8999 |
$6680- $9853 |
$10,200- $15,045 |
$9200- $13,570 |
$9827- $14,495 |
$70,000- $100,000 |
. |
$6165- $7604 |
$7942- $9795 |
$8886- $10,959 |
$9152- $11,287 |
$10,020- $12,358 |
$15,300- $18,870 |
$13,800- $17,020 |
$14,741- $18,180 |
$100,000- $130,000 |
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$7706- $10,275 |
$9927- $13,236 |
$11,108- $14,810 |
$11,440- $15,253 |
$12,525- $16,700 |
$19,125- $25,500 |
$17,250- $25,500 |
$18,426- $24,568 |
Affording an Alcuin Montessori Education
Financial aid is awarded by the academic year and award amounts for each family vary from year to year. You must apply for each school year you want to be considered for financial aid. In an effort to make the process fair to all, Alcuin Montessori considers the following when making award decisions:
Both parents are expected to contribute to tuition. In the cases where only one income is reported, Alcuin Montessori may ask for more information related to the non-working parent which may affect your award.
In the case of divorce or separation, Alcuin Montessori requires both parents to file an application for financial assistance. In the cases where only one income is reported, Alcuin Montessori may ask for more information related to the non-working parent which may affect your award. Alcuin Montessori is not bound by any divorce agreement specifying a parent’s responsibility for educational expenses.
Families applying for financial aid may elect to roll their tuition deposit, and fees, into their payment plan, and can receive financial aid for this total amount. Families receiving financial aid will be provided with an award amount. Your child’s financial aid award letter will be considered a permanent legal document after you sign it and submit it, with your signed contract, to the school.
Both parents are expected to contribute to tuition. In the cases where only one income is reported, Alcuin Montessori may ask for more information related to the non-working parent which may affect your award.
In the case of divorce or separation, Alcuin Montessori requires both parents to file an application for financial assistance. In the cases where only one income is reported, Alcuin Montessori may ask for more information related to the non-working parent which may affect your award. Alcuin Montessori is not bound by any divorce agreement specifying a parent’s responsibility for educational expenses.
Families applying for financial aid may elect to roll their tuition deposit, and fees, into their payment plan, and can receive financial aid for this total amount. Families receiving financial aid will be provided with an award amount. Your child’s financial aid award letter will be considered a permanent legal document after you sign it and submit it, with your signed contract, to the school.
