Admissions
Affording a SBS Education
Tuition and Affordability
There are several benefits to an independent school education. When a student enrolls at Sant Bani School, we are developing a relationship not just with the student, but with their entire family. For many families, an independent school education is a significant investment that requires careful financial planning and tuition assistance. We work with all families to help make a Sant Bani School education as affordable as possible. In addition to school-provided tuition assistance, there are additional ways in which families can offset the cost of a Sant Bani School education.
Tuition for 2024 - 2025
For grades K-8, tuition is $11,100. Participation in the optional after-school programming, which runs until 4:15 Monday – Thursday, is included in tuition.
A $500 non-refundable deposit (per-student) is due at the time of enrollment to reserve a spot for your student(s) for the upcoming school year; this deposit goes toward a family’s tuition.
Little Swans Preschool tuition is $10,500 for the five-day program; $6,300 for the three-day (M/W/F) program, and $4,200 for the two-day (Tu/Th) program.
Applicable Fees
Bus Service: Bussing is available for K-8 students from many local communities. The cost of round-trip bussing is $1,100 for one child and $500 for each additional sibling. Morning-only or afternoon-only bussing is $700 for one child and $300 for each additional sibling.
Off-Campus Clubs: Participation in off-campus clubs may include a nominal fee.
Affording a Sant Bani School Education
Sant Bani School awards need-based financial aid to families who cannot afford to pay full tuition. It is important to note that applying for financial aid does not guarantee that a family will receive the requested amount; each application is reviewed on an individual basis with grant amounts being determined by a family’s demonstrated need.
Families whose students enroll mid-year will not be considered for Financial Aid for that school year. They may apply for aid for the following school year.
Financial Aid Application Process & Timeline
Step 1)
Step 2)
Step 3)
Please note: All parents/guardians are expected to contribute financially to a Sant Bani School education. In cases of divorce, separation, or non-marriage, both parent households will need to fill out financial aid information and assume responsibility for their child’s educational expenses unless specific court-ordered arrangements or divorce agreements indicating otherwise are supplied to the School. If special circumstances exist, please be sure to include that in the optional personal statement.
Payment Plans
Families who receive school-provided financial aid may opt for one of three payment options:
One-Payment Plan: Tuition for the upcoming school is paid in full on July 1.
Quarterly Payment Plan:
Monthly Payment Plan:
Additional Sources of Tuition Assistance
In addition to school-provided financial aid, there are two external sources of tuition assistance that families can apply for: