Tuition & Assistance

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2023-2024 tuition

Elementary (K to 5th grade): $19,430 – $1,947 /monthly installment
Half-Day Preschool: $12,230 – $1,227 / monthly installment
New Family Fee: $500 – one-time payment for new families whose children have not been previously enrolled in the school.

Half-day preschool is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Elementary school is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sibling Discount: Younger siblings receive a 10% tuition discount.

Payment Schedules: The deposit and the New Family Fee are due at time of the enrollment. The remaining tuition is payable in one-time payment (with a $100 discount), in 3 installments (August, November and February) or in 9 installments from August to April (monthly).

Families can anticipate annual tuition increases to support faculty compensation, program enhancement, and classroom improvements.

Tuition Assistance

North Seattle French School is committed to fostering a diverse community, and we are glad to be able to offer need-based financial aid for students in K-5 grades. Aid is determined based on demonstrated financial need when comparing the student’s educational expenses with the family’s ability to pay. Admission and tuition assistance decisions are made independently.

Tuition Assistance FAQ

Who should apply for tuition assistance?

Elementary school families who have thoroughly reviewed their financial situation, including all sources of income, and feel they need help paying tuition are encouraged to apply. (We do not currently offer financial aid for preschool.) Aid is issued as a grant; there is no repayment obligation.

Will applying for tuition assistance affect admissions decisions?

No. Financial aid applications are considered separately from admissions applications.

Please contact our admissions coordinator to schedule a tour of the school before applying for financial assistance.

How is aid determined?

NSFS uses FAST, an online service of the Independent School Management Association, to help determine financial aid. FAST calculates the demonstrated need amount for each family based on gross income, nontaxable income, assets, liabilities, family size, and the number of children in tuition-paying schools below the college level, among other factors. Using FAST ensures confidentiality and equal consideration to all applicants.

The NSFS Financial Aid Committee determines awards based on the FAST demonstrated need information together with the amount of financial aid available and the number of families applying for aid in a given year.

How do I apply for financial aid?

The application is entirely online, through our school’s FAST link above.

The final deadline is early in March for the following school year, but it is advisable to begin the FAST application as early as possible. Please begin your FAST application early to see exactly what documentation is needed. Please contact our Operations Manager at operations@northseattlefrenchschool.com for any questions.

All adults in the custodial household will be asked to provide documentation including but not limited to:

complete tax return for the most recent year
mortgage statement or rental agreement
child support documentation (if applicable)
W2 and/or 1099 for all jobs worked, and/or Social Security, unemployment or disability stubs if you are a recipient
IRS form 4506T (Request for Transcript of Tax Form) (available on the FAST website)
current credit report (NEW applicants only; available at no charge at www.annualcreditreport.com)

What happens in cases of parental divorce or separation?

NSFS considers both parents or partners responsible for the educational expenses of their child(ren), regardless of marital status or the existence of legal documents stating otherwise. Therefore, separated or divorced partners must both complete tuition assistance applications. Please contact our Operations Manager at operations@northseattlefrenchschool.com if you have questions about specific circumstances.

Will NSFS offer tuition assistance to cover my family’s full demonstrated financial need?

While we are very glad to be able to offer tuition assistance, we cannot guarantee that we will have funds to meet every applicant’s demonstrated need. The maximum amount we can offer this year is 45% of tuition.

Can I still apply for financial assistance after the deadline?

While we anticipate the bulk of available funds will be allocated to applicants who submit by the March deadline, we may have available and/or additional grant funds later in the year. We encourage you to apply if needed even after the deadline. Make sure to contact our admission coordinator for a virtual tour of the school before applying for financial assistance.

When will I be notified of a decision?

If we receive completed applications with all necessary forms by the March deadline, you will receive a tuition assistance decision letter in April.

Will I need to reapply for aid each year?

Yes, aid is determined every year for one year only. However, if there are no significant changes to your financial situation, it is likely that comparable aid will be offered each year.

What if my financial circumstances change?

We are here to work with all of our families. Please notify our Operations Manager right away if your family’s financial situation changes unexpectedly: operations@northseattlefrenchschool.com.

Tuition Assistance Application

Application for the 2023-24 school year is closed now! You will need your 2022 tax returns and W-2s.