Admission: Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid

2008-2009 Tuition and Fees

Tuition & Program Fees

Tuition Fee	$ 20,100.00 Annually
Matriculation Fee	$ 700.00 One-time (for all new students only)
Facility Fee	$ 1,800.00 Annually (grade 7 and above)
Outdoor Education	$ 560.00 Annually
English as a Second Language (ESL) Advanced Intermediate Beginner	$ 3,550.00 Annually (applicable only if required, otherwise optional) $ 4,550.00 Annually (applicable only if required, otherwise optional) $ 5,550.00 Annually (applicable only if required, otherwise optional)
After School Program (3x per week) Regular Intensive	$ 4,400.00 Annually (applicable only if required, otherwise optional) $ 6,200.00 Annually (applicable only if required, otherwise optional)
Road to Excellence Program	$ 8,750.00 Annually (applicable only if required, otherwise optional)
Upper School Academic Support Level 1 Level 2	$ 9,550.00 Annually (applicable only if required, otherwise optional) $ 8,050.00 Annually (applicable only if required, otherwise optional)
Tuition Refund Insurance	$ 445.00 Annually (optional if tuition is paid in full by due date)

* P.E. Uniforms for non-sports participants range from $20 - $50.

Financial Aid
It is our continuing goal that economic standing should not be a factor in admission to Rolling Hills Prep School. We therefore encourage families to apply for flexible tuition. Many families receive some form of tuition adjustment. RHP follows the guidelines for tuition adjustment set forth by the National Association of Independent Schools. Tuition adjustments are made on the basis of need as determined by the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) in Princeton, New Jersey. In addition RHP asks families to fill out a more specific budget worksheet. Deadline for flexible tuition application is March 31st.

We recommend that families interested in flexible tuition apply for admission and flexible tuition as early as possible. We do have a limited pool of money available for tuition assistance. As the admission season passes, our ability to offer flexible tuition decreases.

In order to apply for flexible tuition, you may call us and request a packet of information and forms. You may also begin the process by linking to or downloading forms directly. There are two necessary forms:

1. Fill out the Parents Financial Statement (PFS).
   This form is a part of the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS). This organization works with the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) to help member schools administer their financial aid. This form can be obtained through RHP directly or can be started online at https://sss.ets.org/.
   
2. Complete the RHP Monthly Budget worksheet.
   This form will come in our flexible tuition packet or is available here as a PDF.
   RHP Monthly Budget Worksheet. When complete, send this form directly to RHP.

Flexible Tuition Award Process
The admission committee must accept the application for admission before the flexible tuition award process takes place. The admission decision is treated separately from the flexible tuition award process. This is in accordance with the NAIS Principles of Good Practice (found at www.nais.org).

Once the results of the PFS and the RHP Monthly budget worksheet are submitted, the file will be ready for the Flexible Tuition Committee. If possible the admission decision and the enrollment contract containing the flexible tuition award will be sent in the same packet. In most cases, the admission acceptance letter is sent first and the enrollment contract follows under separate cover. Please contact the admission staff if you have any questions about your flexible tuition application status.

A non-profit organization, RHP admits students of any race, color, religious affiliation, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. We do not discriminate in our admission policies, tuition assistance programs, or other school-administered programs.