Tuition & Tuition Assistance

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Tuition for the 2024–2025 School Year:

  • Preschool/Elementary School: $34,600
  • Middle School: $39,900
  • New Family Fee: A one-time new family fee will be invoiced in the amount of $3,950 upon receipt of the enrollment agreement. A new family is defined as a family whose children have not been previously enrolled in the school.
  • Deposit: A non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your enrollment agreement. The deposit will be applied to your tuition.
  • Discounts: For the 2024-2025 school year, we are pleased to offer a discount on school tuition to families with 3 or more students enrolled at FASPS (with the reduction starting with the third student), provided that they are not receiving any educational subsidy from a government, employer, tuition assistance or any other source. The discount is $3500 off the yearly rate for the third student and $5000 off the yearly rate for the fourth and any subsequent student.
 
TYPES OF TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

The purpose of tuition assistance at FASPS is to support the school’s mission by promoting diversity within our student body and community. We value socio-economic diversity and strive to be accessible to the widest range of families; our tuition assistance program reflects this essential principle. FASPS’s tuition assistance program is needs-based, and the awards apply to one school year. Families must reapply each year so that FASPS can make the necessary adjustments based on changes in circumstances or tuition.
  • Needs-based Scholarships: Tuition assistance is awarded based on need and the potential family contribution as reported by FACTS Grant & Aid, as well as documentation provided by the family. FASPS uses data from FACTS Grant & Aid and household income/asset guidelines annually to assess each family’s ability to pay for their child’s education. FASPS makes every effort to meet the demonstrated need of all admitted tuition assistance applicants; however, resources are not always sufficient to meet the full needs of applicants. Due to the large number of families applying for tuition assistance and the limited timeframe within which awards are made, all documents must be submitted according to the prescribed deadlines for returning and new students. FASPS notifies applicants of tuition assistance decisions before expecting a binding reply to the offer of enrollment.
  • French Government Scholarships: French citizens may be eligible for the Bourses Scolaires Françaises. The FASPS Tuition Assistance program may supplement the amount granted by the French government. Families may apply for both the Bourses Scolaires Françaises and FASPS Tuition Assistance. The FASPS Tuition Assistance application will only be reviewed once you receive the decision from the French government.

APPLYING FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE
 
FASPS uses FACTS Grant & Aid to process tuition assistance applications. Using this trusted third party ensures the tuition assistance review process is objective and fair. To be eligible for consideration for tuition assistance:

  • A completed Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS), application fee, and all supporting documents must be received by FACTS Grant & Aid no later than the prescribed deadline (see below). Due to the number of families applying for tuition assistance and to the limited time frame within which awards are to be made, it is critical that all forms, including required tax returns, be submitted according to the prescribed deadlines. No grants will be awarded in the absence of supporting documents.
  • Currently enrolled FASPS families must be in good standing on all debt obligations to the school.
  • For students of divorced or separated parents, a PFS, an application fee, and supporting documents are required from all financially responsible parties.
  • It should be understood that the Tuition Assistance Program at FASPS cannot underwrite lifestyle choices that result in increased expenses or decreased income.
 
Tuition Assistance Application Deadlines:
 
  • Returning FASPS Families: January 7, 2025
  • New Families: February 28, 2025

Application Process

  • STEP 1: Current FASPS parents submit their tuition assistance application with their 2023 W2 & 2023 Tax Return by January 7, 2025.
  • STEP 2: The Tuition Assistance Committee will provide applicants with an estimated award by January 31, 2025, before the deadline to sign enrollment contracts.
  • STEP 3: Applicants must provide their 2024 W2 and tax Return by April 18, 2025, at the latest to confirm the estimated award.
 
Applying for a French Government Scholarship:
 
Les ressortissants français enregistrés au consulat de San Francisco qui désirent effectuer une demande de bourse auprès du gouvernement français doivent contacter Pénélope Souquet, Directrice des Admissions, au (206) 275-3533, ext. 275, ou PenelopeS@fasps.org.
 
Pour effectuer une demande de bourse scolaire au Consulat Général de San Francisco pour l’année 2024–2025 , vous aurez besoin des documents suivants :
 
Contact avec le consulat

Mme Françoise Ouapeu
Affaires Sociales
Bourses scolaires
Consulat de France à San Francisco
44 Montgomery Street, Suite 3400
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 616-4914

Tuition Assistance FAQs

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

  • Q. Who receives tuition assistance at FASPS?

    About 22% of our students receive tuition assistance every year, and the awards range between 10% and 100% of tuition.

  • Q. Does the tuition assistance review process impact admissions decisions in any way?

    No. The tuition assistance review process is completely independent from the admissions process. The Tuition Assistance Committee evaluates tuition assistance applications only after admissions decisions have been made by the Admissions Committee.

  • Q. Who makes the tuition assistance decisions at FASPS?

    The Tuition Assistance Committee assesses parental income, assets, liabilities and expenses based on the financial information your family provides. FASPS partners with FACTS Grant & Aid to evaluate families’ financial information and ensure that the tuition assistance review process is objective and fair. All tuition assistance information is strictly confidential.

  • Q. Who do I contact with questions?

    For general questions about the tuition assistance process, please contact Déborah Worrall at DeborahW@FASPS.org. For specific questions about FACTS, please refer to the application form and FACTS Grant & Aid instructions.

  • Q. Are both parents required to submit tax documentation?

    All paperwork, including tax documentation, is requested from all financially responsible parties. FASPS may require copies of court documents and final decrees.

  • Q. What is the New Family Fee?

    Our New Family Fee is a one-time fee FASPS asks of all new families that supports future capital expenditures. Your one-time New Family Fee will be added to your tuition payment plan according to the option that you have chosen.

FASPS

With two campuses, our main campus on Mercer Island and our new preschool campus in the vibrant Capitol Hill area of Seattle, the French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) is a private, bilingual school for children age 18 months (tiny young pre-kindergarten) through grade 8. Students benefit from a rigorous academic program, arts and technology curriculum, social and emotional learning, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.