TUITION

TUITION SCHEDULE

TUITION POLICY

Payments

Families agree to pay the fees listed on this schedule include tuition, supplies, enrichment, capital, and snack (preschool/K). The ten monthly payments begin in July and run to April of the following year.

Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF)

When a payment is returned to Sunrise, families are responsible for the corresponding $15 NSF fee.

Overdue Accounts

Overdue account statements will be emailed and are payable upon receipt. A 2% interest charge may apply to outstanding balances if the full contract amount is not paid by July 1, 2026. Unresolved balances may result in student dismissal or denial of re-registration for the following year.

Withdrawal & Refunds

For withdrawals after August 1 but before classes begin, August tuition is non-refundable. After classes start, families must provide 10 business days’ written notice using the “Request for Withdrawal” form to qualify for a prorated tuition refund. Without notice, fees covering the 10-day period must be paid. This notice requirement is waived for confirmed medical withdrawals with a physician’s letter. This does not apply to new students during their 12-week probationary period, including extensions agreed upon in writing. Tuition refunds apply only to the tuition portion and are prorated based on registered school days; fees (capital, enrichment, and supplies) are non-refundable. No refunds are given for absences, withdrawals after May 1, 2026, or emergency school closures.

Excused Absences

For Sunrise to receive the grant from the Ministry of Education and Child Care, each student must attend a minimum of 600 hours from September to May 15th. However, if student absences are excused because the student is unwell, these hours qualify to meet the requirement. It is essential that you inform the office when your child is away and for what reason.

Field Trips

Families are typically not asked to pay for field trips until the upper grades, when trips become more extensive. These costs are subsidized by enrichment fees collected with tuition. For special trips requiring additional funds, teachers may request class parent fundraising.

Instruments

Owning or renting musical instruments is required for students in Grades 4 to 8. There are a few school-owned instruments that may be available to borrow for families in need. Please contact the Strings teacher if you would like to inquire about this option.

Tuition Assistance Program

To help make Sunrise Waldorf School accessible to more families, Sunrise offers tuition assistance based on financial need. There are limited funds available, and amounts vary depending on financial circumstances. Application information is strictly confidential. Fees for preschool programs do not qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Donations

Sunrise accepts donations to support its Tuition Assistance Program and to strengthen the school overall. As a registered charity, Sunrise offers annual charitable tax receipts and donations can be added to your monthly tuition payment.

TUITION ASSISTANCE

Sunrise Waldorf School offers a Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for registered and new students to provide partial financial relief from full tuition costs. Tuition Assistance is available for families with children aged five and older upon acceptance to Sunrise Waldorf School. Children younger than five are provincially subsidized through the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and may also apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB).

All families wishing to be considered for the TAP must complete an application form and provide verification of their income and other financial information. A $30.00 application fee payable by cash, cheque or e-transfer to bookkeeper@sunrisewaldorf.org is required with submission of the application. Please contact Joy at finance@sunrisewaldorf.org to receive a link to the application.

Important information to consider:

The financial information provided on the application form is handled with extreme confidentiality between the Finance Director and members of the Tuition Assistance Committee.
Decisions for an adjustment take into consideration total annual income, net assets, total tuition fees and the overall financial situation of the applicant. The Committee members also consider special circumstances regarding specific family situations that may impact their personal financial situation. It is recognized that parents may have to make monetary and/or lifestyle compromises to enable their children to attend Sunrise Waldorf School. Applicants may be asked to provide further information through the Finance Director, if necessary. In all cases, the Supplies, Enrichment and Capital fees are to be paid.
Funding for the TAP comes directly from tuition revenue received and donations made to Sunrise. Changes in these revenues may change the amounts offered for relief each year.
Tuition adjustments are awarded for the current year only and are expected to be a temporary measure to alleviate hardship. Subsequent applications are re-evaluated each year.