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  STATE COLLEGE FRIENDS SCHOOL

State College Friends School
Enrollment & Tuition Information

Looking ahead to the 2021-2022 School Year

The following information may be helpful as you make your plans for for fall.  
  • December's letter providing an overview of our transition to a model of Continuous Enrollment.  
  • News from the Front Desk January 23rd, outlining next steps for Enrollment and Flexible Tuition for current families.
  • ​Tuition Announcement K-8, from Donnan 

​2021-2022 School Year Pre-K Tuition:
Tuition rates remained unchanged from 2019-2020 to 2020-2021.  The new tuition rate for Pre-K represents a 3% increase.

Monday through Friday, full day:                  $8,820.00
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, full day:        $6,705.00
Monday through Friday, 1/2 day:                 $5,265.00
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1/2 day:       $4050.00
Families pay 10% of the total tuition in March, with the remaining 9 payments due on the schedule arranged with Jackie Elliott.

Families who wish to be considered for a Pre-K tuition subsidy from the state should inquire/apply through the PA Early Learning Resource Center.  Funds are limited. 

Update: February 12, 2021
We are hopeful that enrollment for fall will return to pre-pandemic numbers of 15 students per classroom.  The school will review the likelihood of this following Spring Break and will continue to update currently enrolled and prospective families.  

At this time, we have not yet established our plans for summer programs - Wee Friends Summer Camp

SAVE THE DATE for upcoming ZOOM events - additional dates and links will be posted shortly
Friday, February 19th
6:45 - 7:30 p.m.  
Sleepy Time Story for children ages 3 - 7 (of course all ages are welcome to join in)

Thursday, March 4th and Friday, March 5th
Noon - 1:00
Virtual tour of Pre-K classrooms with overview of curriculum
Q&A about enrollment projections, tuition, and procedures 



​PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT to complete the Pre-K enrollment survey below.  Thank you.

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Please complete a survey for each child. Thank you.

2021-2022 School Year K-8 Tuition
The tuition for the 2021-2022 school year is $13,540.00 This amount represents a 4% increase over last year's tuition.  (There was no tuition increase for the 2020-2021 school year).  Jackie Elliott will prepare the 2021-2022 Continuous Enrollment Agreements and 2021-2022 Tuition Agreements and send them to families.

Sibling Tuition Reduction for Families Paying Full Tuition (Pre-K through 8)
Tuition for student 1 - $13,540.00
Tuition for siblings - 20% reduction 

Update: February 12, 2021
We are hopeful that enrollment for fall will return to pre-pandemic numbers of 18 students per classroom.  The school will review the likelihood of this following Spring Break and will continue to update currently enrolled and prospective families.  At this time, we have not determined our plans for Summer Camp. 

Flexible Tuition for K-8 
Generally speaking, families earning less than $120,000 with one student enrolled, and less than $175,000 with more than one student enrolled, are eligible for flexible tuition.*  Scholarship funds allowing us to offer flexible tuition are limited.  The application for financial assistance (flexible tuition) must be made through NAIS (National Association for Independent Schools) by February 15th.  Our school code is 3998. Tax documents are now required for eligibility.  The week of February 22-28, our Flexible Tuition Committee reviews each application, giving thoughtful consideration to every family.  Families will be notified of tuition amount as soon as this process is completed.
* Families earning less than $140,000 (1 student) and less than $195,000 (more than 1 student), may also be eligible to receive flexible tuition.  Please contact Lori Pacchioli for more information. 814-237-8386

State College Friends School 2020-2021 - Archive

What is Offered this Year 2020 School Year Pre-K  Program - Donnan ​
What is Offered this Year 2020 School Year Pre-K  Program - Donnan ​
August Welcome Letter from Admissions -  Lori ​
IRS notice  for 501 C3 non-profit organizations:   State College Friends School  admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission & Values
    • Our History
    • News and Noteworthy
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Our Neighbors and Friends
  • Curriculum
    • Quaker Values in Education
    • PreK at Friends School
    • K/1 with Trs. Michelle and Gwen
    • K/1 with Trs. Lisa and Eileen
    • 2nd Grade with Tr. Sunna
    • 3rd Grade with Tr. Cleo
    • 4th Grade with Tr. Joanne
    • 5th Grade with Tr. Karen
    • Friends-at-Home
    • Middle School >
      • What Makes Friends Middle School Different
  • Admissions
    • Request Information
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • What Parents Have to Say About Friends School
  • Support SCFS
    • Annual Fund
    • EITC & The Friends Collaborative
    • Pandemic Essentials Initiative
    • Scholarship Fund
    • Virtual Winter Gathering 2021
  • Parent Portal
    • Inclement Weather Info
  • School Calendar