Tuition and Fees 2007–2008

testing and enrollment fees:

New Students (Grades K–12)

A check in the amount of $75 (Testing Fee) made payable to Porter-Gaud School must accompany the
Application for Admission. Upon acceptance, a check in the amount of $750 (Enrollment Fee) must be
sent to the Business Office by the date set forth in the acceptance letter.This is a non-refundable fee that
will be applied to tuition as applicable.

Returning Students (Grades 1–12)

A $750 Enrollment Fee is required with each enrollment and is due in the Business Office by February
9. This is a non-refundable fee that will be applied to tuition as applicable. Enrollments received after
February 9 will be assessed a $300 late fee.

required, non-refundable fees

Annual tuition	Annual Lunch Fees (required, beginning Fall '07)
Kindergarten $12,115	Kindergarten $475
Grades 1-5 $13,710	Grades 1-5 $550
Grades 6-12 $15,810	Grades 6-12 $600

 

New Student Facility Use Fee

   $1,000/student,not to exceed $3,000/family

Processing fee:
a $20 fee will be charged for all returned checks.

Late fee:
One & one-half percent of any month’s unpaid balance.

tuition guarantee:

Grades K–5	$165.00/year
Grades 6–12	$200.00/year

Parents are encouraged to take the Tuition Guarantee, which provides assistance in meeting their financial
obligations to the school should a student not complete the school year. New students, students on academic or disciplinary probation, and those on the 10-month payment plan must be covered by the Tuition Guarantee. Tuition Guarantee is an optional fee for all other accounts and may be deducted from your charges. The Tuition Guarantee will be billed in June and is due July 1. The Tuition Guarantee policy will be included with this billing.

 

 

Financial Aid Applications

Porter-Gaud’s financial aid program is need-based and will be made available to applicants of any race,color,
gender,national or ethnic origin.To apply for financial assistance,please request a Financial Aid Packet from the
Business Office. Our Director of Financial Aid,located in the Business Office,will be glad to assist you.
Prompt completion of the financial aid application and submission of all supporting documentation prior to
February 15,2007 is essential to the award process.Applications are processed on a first-come,first-served basis and notification of awards will be sent out beginning in mid March.All information is strictly confidential, limited to the review of the Financial Aid Committee.

 

Required Fees Payment Options

option 1:
lump-sum tuition payment (annual payment plan)
Due August 1,2007:Full Tuition,100% of Lunch Fee,New Student Fee if applicable,less Enrollment Fee.

option 2:
tuition and fees in two installments (60/40 payment plan)
Due August 1,2007:60% of Tuition,100% of Lunch Fee,New Student Fee if applicable,less Enrollment Fee.
Due December 1,2007:40% of Tuition

option 3:
ten-month payment plan
The ten-month payment plan begins in May 2007 and continues through February 2008. Tuition Guarantee is
required of parents using this plan and is due July 1. Payments are due the 15th of each month.Payments
include Tuition and Lunch Fee and will be as follows:

Kindergarten	$1,184
Grades 1-5	$1,351
Grades 6-12	$1,566

In addition,the July statement will also include the New Student Fee if applicable.

PLEASE NOTE:
PAYMENT PLAN ELECTION OCCCURS AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT.
ONCE AN OPTION IS ELECTED, IT MAY NOT BE CHANGED TO ANOTHER PAYMENT
PLAN DURING THE ADMINISTRATIVE YEAR.