Lake Country School Admissions: Tuition Information
Application Fee:
The $75 one-time non-refundable application fee is for new applicants only and covers the cost of the application process. This fee is due February 1st, along with the completed Application for Admission.Registration Deposit:
A $500 registration deposit is due along with the Annual Registration Form and Contract. This deposit is applied to tuition at the time of enrollment but is non-refundable should the application be withdrawn. The registration deposit and contract for returning students are due March 1st.
Tuition and Fees for 2007 - 2008:
Tuition is payable in two installments billed prior to the due date. Upon request, an alternative payment schedule may be arranged through the business office. A 1% interest charge is applied to all outstanding monthly balances.
Deposit Due August 1st Due January 1st Total Children's House half day
$500 + $3,412.50 + $3,412.50 = $7,325
Children's House full day and Elementary
$500 + $4,987.50 + = $10,475
Junior High
$500 + $6,365.00 + $6,365.00 = $13,230
Annual Fund:
Tuition covers approximately 90% of the cost of educating each Lake Country Student. The Annual Fund along with all other fundraising efforts at Lake Country School help to balance the operating budget that funds the school's mission—to help children prepare themselves for life. The Annual Fund is essential to maintaining the exceptional eucational environments that children experience daily, and every Lake Country family is expected to participate in the Annual Fund according to their means.
Parent Involvement Fee:
A $75 parent involvement fee is billed annually to each family. This fee supports the cost of school publications, parent education, and school events.
Extended Day:
Children's House and Elementary students who arrive prior to and/or stay beyond regular school hours must be enrolled in the extended day program through a separate contract due March 1. The fee is $5 per hour and is billed monthly based on the contractual agreement. Contracts may be changed on a monthly basis and for Elementary students only, occasional drop-in use is available for an additional fee.
Tuition Assistance:Tuition Assistance scholarships are offered to all eligible families to the extent that funds are available. Eligibility is determined by application through School and Student Service for Financial Aid and must be submitted to them by February 15, along with a $24 per-family application fee. Applications forms are available at www.nais.org/financialaid/sss or in the school office. Award notifications will be made by May 15 with priority given to applications from returning families. Families must apply each year to receive consideration.
For further admissions information please contact Lucinda Anderson, LCS Admissions Director
612.827.3707 ::: admissions@lakecountryschool.org
Lake Country School 
3755 Pleasant Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55409 Phone 612.827.3707
For admissions information please e-mail admissions@lakecountryschool.org