Tuition & Program Costs
“We are still astonished by our good fortune at being able to be part of The Little School, and deeply grateful for the financial aid that made it possible. We are better parents for having been here, and our daughter has flourished. ”
Discounted Tuition
Since its inception, The Little School has provided discounts in tuition to families that feel the cost of attending the school would pose a financial hardship. We are deeply committed to including families from a wide range of economic situations in our community, and we encourage families to apply for our Discounted Tuition program. During the 2022-23 school year we awarded $361,566 in tuition assistance, supporting 18% of our families in attending The Little School.
Families who qualify for Discounted Tuition pay a fee that reflects what they can afford and the school’s available funds. Decisions are made based on information from School and Student Services (SSS), which impartially analyzes the financial information families provide and computes a recommended family contribution for tuition. The Little School’s SSS code is 2883. We also require the current year’s tax returns. The process is anonymous and confidential. How to Apply (PDF)
Early Learning For All (ELFA)
The Little School is happy to be an Early Learning for All provider school. The Early Learning For All (ELFA) program helps provide universal access to preschool aged children in San Francisco. To determine eligibility, families can use this online application tool to check which tier they qualify for. The program offers two types of financial support: Fully-Funded Tuition for families earning up to 110% of the Area Median Income (up to $158,500 annually for a family of four), and Tuition Credit for families earning between 111%-150% of the Area Median Income (up to $224,800 annually for a family of four). Families eligible for Fully-Funded Tuition receive free enrollment, while those eligible for Tuition Credit get 50% off published tuition rates. Little School eligible families can apply by verifying their income, family size, and address on the form provided to you form the school in the Fall.
Last updated September 2024
