Large enough to be a community, small enough to be a family.
TUITION AND FEES FOR 2015-2016
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration fees are non-refundable, per student fees that reserve a child’s place in class. These fees are due upon application or
re-enrollment.
Preschool
$75
Kindergarten through 8th Grade:
$150
Application received by March 1st
$175
Application received by May 31st
$200
Application received June 1st or after
TUITION FEES
COMMUNITY
CONGREGATION
Annual
Monthly
Annual
Monthly
Kindergarten (full day) - Grade 5
1st Child
2nd Child
3rd Child & Additional Children
$7,510
$6,720
$5,110
$751
$672
$511
$6,230
$5,580
$4,240
$623
$558
$424
Grades 6 - 8
1st Child
2nd Child
$8,160
$7,300
$816
$730
$6,770
$6,060
$677
$606
Supplemental Resource Programs
(per child as needed, in addition to regular tuition)
Discovery: Grades 2-8
Search and Teach: KG-Grade 1
$6,110
$2,930
$611
$293
$6,110
$2,930
$611
$293
Technology Fee
(per student, Grades K - 5)
(per student, Grades 6 - 8)
$150
$250
$15
$25
$150
$250
$15
$25
3 year olds - Sea Stars (8:15 11:15am)
2 days (Mon, Tues)
3 days (Wed, Thurs, Fri)
5 days (Mon-Fri)
$2,480
$3,550
$5,650
$248
$355
$565
$2,060
$2,950
$4,690
$206
$295
$469
3 year olds - Sea Stars Extended Day (morning program & extended day option)
2 days (Mon, Tues)
$5,410
$541
3 days (Wed, Thurs, Fri)
$8,100
$810
5 days (Mon-Fri)
$11,050
$1,105
$4,490
$6,720
$9,170
$449
$672
$917
4 / 5 year olds - Orcas (8:15-11:15am)
4 days (Mon-Thurs)
5 days (Mon-Fri)
$4,270
$4,900
$427
$490
4 / 5 year olds - Orcas Extended Day (morning program & extended day option)
4 days (Mon-Thurs)
$10,060
$1,006
5 days (Mon-Fri)
$11,670
$1,167
$8,350
$9,690
$835
$969
4 / 5 year olds - Dolphins (12:15 - 3:15pm) (no 5 day or extended day option)
4 days (Mon-Thurs)
$4,730
$473
$3,930
$393
$5,150
$5,900
$515
$590
Hope Lutheran School 4456 42nd Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116
www.HopeSeattle.org Phone 206.935.8500 FAX 206.937.9332
Large enough to be a community, small enough to be a family.
OTHER FEES
(Grade 5-8 only)
Athletic Fees – per sport, due at the season start
P.E. Uniforms
$40 to $75
$20 to $38
NEW STUDENTS
 A $150 deposit is required for each new family at the time of application, in addition to registration fees. This deposit is
refundable if the student is not accepted into the school. If the student is accepted, the deposit is applied to tuition.
 A testing fee of $35 will be collected for all new applicants for Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
TUITION
 Tuition covers instruction, textbooks, classroom supplies and the Outdoor Education Trip for 6th Graders. It does not
cover field/class trips or yearbooks.
 The “1st Child” rates apply to the child in the highest grade.
 A $200 tuition discount is given to families enrolling a Preschooler and a child in Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
 The monthly rates shown are based on the 10-month payment option.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Tuition assistance funds are available to help families with financial need. Tuition assistance grants are awarded based on
availability of funds and on recommendation from the National Association Independent School (NAIS), which evaluates ability
to pay via application. Applications must be submitted for each school year as grants are not automatically renewed. Applications
are submitted online and instructions are available through the school office. Applications must be submitted to NAIS no later
than April 30th to be assured consideration for the 2015-2016 school year. Applicant information is kept strictly confidential.
TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS
In Full:
By July 1st
By Semester:
½ full amount in August and January
10-Month:
10 equal payments (August – May)
12-Month:
12 equal payments (July - June)
The semester, 10-Month and 12-Month payment options require the use of SMART Tuition Service. The administrative fee for
using this service will be added to your contract with SMART.
Administrative Fee:
$45 per year
Follow-up Fee (late fee):
$55 per late payment
Tuition invoices and detailed instructions for payment will be sent out in April 2015.
NEW FAMILY REFERRAL DISCOUNT
Families referring new families to Hope School that enroll with us will receive a $250 discount applied toward their tuition.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM (PIP)
PIP Value: $600
Kindergarten through 8th grade families are required to volunteer 30 hours (15 hours for single families) towards school
activities. If these hours are not fulfilled, a rate of $20 per unfulfilled hour will be assessed. Please reference the School
Handbook for complete details.
WITHDRAWALS
Should a family decide to withdraw a student from school during the school year, the tuition related to that student will be
assessed through the end of current school quarter plus an administrative withdrawal fee of $100 per family.
Hope Lutheran School 4456 42nd Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116
www.HopeSeattle.org Phone 206.935.8500 FAX 206.937.9332