You can afford Principia!
Every year hundreds of families from every income level find they can afford a Principia education. If they can do it, so can you. Some receive help from relatives. Some discover new ways to increase family income. Many turn to Principia for assistance. Last year over 80% of all students attending The Principia School received financial assistance from Principia in several different ways. Regardless of whether you are a U.S. or international student, there is a plan.
Financial Aid Contact Information
School Costs for 2008-2009
Early Childhood - 12th Grade
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
|
$12,625 |
$13,020 |
$800 |
$300 - $1,500 |
| Middle School
|
$9,985 |
$13,020 |
$600 |
$300 - $1,500 |
Lower School
(Grades 4-6)
|
$8,600 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Lower School
(Grades 1-3)
|
$7,895 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Pre-School
|
$7,500
(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 |
$920 |
$1,100 |
$125 |
| Middle School |
$920 |
$1065 |
$115 |
Lower School
(Grades 4-6) |
N/A |
$805 |
$105 |
Lower School
(Grades 1-3) |
N/A |
$585 |
$105 |
| Pre-School |
N/A |
Incl. |
Incl. |
Please Note: Students will no longer be charged for sports camp.
| Elsah Bus costs |
| Single rider 5 full days |
620 |
| Multiple riders 5 full days |
570 |
| Single rider – 3 days (Nursery only) |
375 |
| Principia Acorn/Nursery Pricing 2008-2009* |
| For children who will not turn one year old by August 1, 2008 |
Annual Price |
| Parent-Infant and Toy Library |
|
| Parent-Infant Seminar & Toy Library |
460 |
| Toy Library for additional child in Parent-Infant |
155 |
| |
| For children who will turn one by August 1, 2008 |
| Play-In and Toy Library |
| Play-In Seminar & Toy Library |
790 |
| Toy Library for additional child in Parent-Infant |
155 |
| |
| For children who will turn two by August 1, 2008 |
| Co-op offerings w/Play-In Seminar & 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 |
795 |
| |
| For children who will turn three by August 1, 2008 |
| Pre-School Nursery |
5 full days until 3:15
(6925 tuition +575 lunch) |
7500 |
5 extended days until 12:30 (after lunch)
(4150 tuition +575 lunch) |
4725 |
3 full days until 3:15
(4890 tuition +345 lunch) |
5235 |
|
* Financial Aid is not available for Acorn.
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