Tuition

Frequently Asked Questions

Setting Tuition and Delivering Financial Assistance
This two-part publication, from PEJE's Series in Day School Affordability, addresses questions about tuition and affordability. Scott Looney, formerly of the Cranbrook Schools, answers questions on tuition setting. In part two, comments on tuition setting from PEJE grantee reports are summarized.

Tools

Epstein School Tuition Increase Letter

Tarbut v'Torah Tuition Increase Letter

Relevant Reading

"News Article on Fuchs Mizrachi School Tuition Increase" clevelandjewishnews.com, July 11, 2007 - School Follow-Up Letter to the Editor

Spotlight: Financial Management: How to Set Tuition
This PEJE e-letter summarizes tuition-setting best practice.

The Tuition Setting Paradox: How to Price for Maximum Revenue and Affordability
This document, from a Financial Management Community of Practice call, provides an in-depth look at how tuition is set, how to plan for annual increases, and how to discuss tuition increases with parents.

Spotlight: Financial Management: Bringing Grandparents into the Picture
Many day schools and parents are turning to grandparents to help pay tuition. Innovative practices such as obtaining multiple years of prepaid tuition up front, positioning tuition as a wealth transfer tool, and creating charitable remainder trust programs to help grandchildren pay tuition are described in this PEJE e-newsletter.