FINANCIAL and BILLING POLICIES  

Enrollment Process  

Returning Student Registration  

January 26, 2026 – February 28th 2026  

Returning student registration enables students and their siblings to reserve a spot in their desired  grade for the upcoming year. Families who register and pay the registration fee by February 28th  will remain on the school and class roster until June 1, 2026. By June 1, 2026, families must  submit all required enrollment documents in the School Information System and pay both the  $100 Technology fee and the $1,000 Security fee.  

New Student Enrollment and Registration  

Beginning March 1, 2026-  

New student enrollment begins by completing the pre-enrollment form. Following acceptance to  The Cherry Hill School, families complete the Enrollment Agreement and pay the registration  fee. Those who register and pay will remain on the school and class roster until June 1, 2026. By  June 1, 2026, families must submit all required enrollment documents in the School Information  System and pay both the $100 Technology fee and the $1,000 Security fee.  

Tuition and Fees:  

•  Grades K-3 – $9,000.00  
• Grades 4-5 $9,500.00  
• Grades 5-8 $10,000.00  

Tuition is billed in 10 equal installments.  

Discounts Offered  

• Sibling Discount- First Child: Full tuition and fees, each additional child $500 off full tuition.   Two-Installment Discount – $100.00 off the First payment if remitted by July 1st, and $100.00  off 2nd payment if remitted by January 1st.  
• 10% discount for families who pay full tuition and fees by May 1st, 2026.   Parents may offset some tuition costs by providing required special services to the school as  determined by the Head of School. For further information, contact the Head of School. 

Mandatory Fees  

Each of the following fees is required for each student by June 1, 2026. Students may lose their  school placement if fees are not submitted by June 1, 2026. These fees are non-refundable.  

• Student Registration Fee: $500.00  
• Book and Technology Fee: $100.00  
• Security Fee: $1000.00  

Fees (including registration, security, and technology) will NOT be waived or discounted.  

Fees Refunds  

The school registration fee ($500.00) is due upon the signing of the enrollment agreement to  hold the student’s place for the upcoming year. Student fees are not refundable.  

Tuition Refunds  

• Notice of Withdrawal  
• Families wishing to terminate their enrollment agreement must provide written notice, via email  to the Head of School, on or before the 20th day of the month prior to the month in which  the withdrawal will take effect.  
• Example: To end enrollment effective March 1, notice must be received no later than  February 20.  

Late Notification of  Withdrawal

• If notification is received after the 20th of the preceding month, the family remains  financially responsible for the full tuition of the following month, regardless of the student’s  attendance.  
• Example: Notice submitted on February 21 or later results in responsibility for March  tuition, and the effective withdrawal date will be April 1.  

Refunds for Families Who Paid in Full  

• Families who paid the full year’s tuition upfront will receive a prorated refund based on the  school’s monthly tuition rate.  
• If the school is notified of a withdrawal before the 20th of the month, refunds will start from  the first month following the effective withdrawal date. If notification is given after the 20th,  refunds will apply to the next month.  
• Any month for which the family remains financially responsible under the late-notice rule  will not be eligible for refund. 

Method & Timing of Refunds  

• Refunds will be issued within 30 days of the school’s confirmation of withdrawal and refund  eligibility. Refunds are issued to the original payment method unless otherwise arranged.

Non-Refundable Fees  

• Registration fees, security fees, technology fees, and other non-tuition charges are non refundable.  

Student Withdrawal Procedure  

To ensure a smooth and timely withdrawal process, families must complete all steps outlined  below:  

• Submit Written Notice. Parents/guardians must provide written notice of withdrawal,  submitted via email to the Head of School. The withdrawal date is not considered official  until written notice is received.  
• Complete the Checkout Form. Families must complete the school’s  Withdrawal/Checkout Form, confirming the student’s last day of attendance and  returning any school materials.  
• Settle All Outstanding Balances. All tuition, fees, and other outstanding charges must  be paid in full before the withdrawal can be finalized.  

Enrollment Termination by School  

Expected Conduct Violations: The school reserves the right to terminate this Contract if the  Parent/Guardian or Student repeatedly violates the Responsibilities and Expected Conduct  Policy, as detailed in the 2026-2027 Family Handbook. This includes severe or repeated  disciplinary issues that disrupt the learning environment or endanger the safety and well-being of  other students, staff, or stakeholders.  

Non-Payment of Tuition: The School reserves the right to terminate this Contract if tuition  payments are not made on time. A written warning will be issued via email if a payment is  overdue by more than [7] days, and additional fees will be assessed as outlined in the “Late  

Payment fees” section of the 26-27 Family Handbook. If the payment is not received within [14]  days after the warning, the student may be suspended from classes and school activities until the  account is settled. Continued non-payment will result in the termination of the Contract.  

Other Grounds for Termination: The School reserves the right to terminate this Contract for  other significant reasons, including but not limited to: providing false information during the  enrollment process, severe breaches of school policies that impact the health or safety of others  in the school community, or actions that bring the school into disrepute. 

Late payment fees  

Families have 7 days after the tuition due date to pay without penalty. A $100 late fee is charged  for each 7-day period unpaid. Repeated late payments may result in termination of the  Enrollment Contract. For payment issues, contact the Head of School.  

Students Sign Up After the First Day of School  

Students who enroll and begin classes before the 20th of the month are charged full tuition for  that month. Those starting on or after the 21st will be billed beginning on the 1st of the following  month.  

After School Activities  

Parents can sign students up for after-school activities via the SIS system. The school will bill  parents via the SIS account monthly.  

Financial Aid  

Financial aid may be available to parents who complete the financial assistance application and  submit the required documentation. Regardless of available scholarship funds, scholarships may  NOT exceed more than 2/3 of the set tuition price. See the front desk for further details.