CAIS

2008-2009 Tuition

Tuition for all grade levels (PreKindergarten-Grade 8) is $19,900

Decision & Deposit

Parents and guardians who accept a place in the school for their child will be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit of $1,500 at the time of registration. This deposit is applied to the tuition payment.

Payment Schedule

The financial obligation is for the full year. No reduction or refund will be made for late entrance or early withdrawal, or for dismissal, suspension, or absence. A tuition insurance plan is required for Plan B and Plan C. Tuition covers the academic year.

Plan Options

• A) One payment by July 15, 2008
• B) Two payments, 60% by July 15, 2008 and 40% by January 15, 2009
• C) Ten equal payments due on July 15, 2008 and monthly thereafter through April 15, 2009. (A $25 installment fee will be added to each payment.)

Optional Programs with Additional Fees

CAIS offers the following optional programs through our Auxiliary Programs Department: Extended Day Care program, After-School Enrichment classes, and Summer Programs. Full details about our auxiliary programs, schedules, and fees are available in the Extended Day Program Handbook. Email Auxiliary Program Director Kevin Lee for a copy and for more information about the programs. The following is a brief description of each program:

Extended Day Care

Extended Day Care allows students to attend school under supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

After-School Enrichment Classes

A schedule of enrichment classes is announced each fall and spring and available at an additional cost.

Summer Programs

Summer programs offer students a way to continue learning over the summer while enjoying various activities including language enrichment, arts and crafts, sports, cultural activities, and field trips. Information on summer programs is available each spring.

Tuition Assistance

Socio-economic diversity is an element of diversification at CAIS that is welcomed into our community. Each year we set aside an amount equal to 11–15% of tuition revenues for tuition assistance/financial aid. For example, in 2006-2007, 25% of the student body received tuition assistance. Awards ranged from $1,500-$12,500 per student. The average grant was $7,400 per student. Awards are for one year and continuation is dependent upon future financial need and strong academic performance.

The School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS)

CAIS uses SSS to process applications for tuition assistance. Part of the Educational Testing Services, SSS provides a need-based financial aid analysis to schools nationwide and is used by most of the independent schools in San Francisco.

You may complete your application (PFS) online at www.nais.org (preferable), or you may use the written forms available in the CAIS Business and Admission Offices. Due dates for completing the application process are listed on the SSS website.

Necessary Documents for Tuition Assistance Consideration

The following tuition assistance documents are due the first week of February 2009 to the CAIS Business Office at 44 Page Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. Please call 415.861.7666 if you have regarding the process and/or information requested.

You’ll need to provide:

• A copy of your PFS application. Online applicants should print a copy before submitting.
• Federal Tax Form 1040 for 2008 with all supporting schedules and W-2s.
• Request for Copy or Transcript of Tax Form 4506. This form allows the Business Office to obtain, if needed, a copy of your tax return as filed.
• SSS Business/Farm Statement for business owners filing a Schedule C.
• Partnership Form 1065 and corporate Form 1120 where applicable.

Adherence to the above schedule is required to allow time for SSS processing and ensure adequate time for the Tuition Assistance Committee to review each family's application individually and as a group.

Please note that we will not be able to grant tuition assistance if the Parents' Financial Statement has not been filed with the School Scholarship Service and a copy given to the CAIS Business Office by the end of January 2009.