Tuition & Payment Plans
Choosing the right private school for your child in Louisville is a significant decision that impacts their future. At Virginia Chance School, we understand the importance of providing a nurturing environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. With our commitment to progressive education and a student-centered approach, we ensure that each child receives a personalized and meaningful educational experience. Our tuition and financial aid options are designed with your family's needs in mind, making a top-tier education accessible and affordable. Explore our tuition details to discover why Virginia Chance School is a leading choice for parents seeking the best private school in Louisville.
When Enrollment Decisions are Announced at Virginia Chance School Upon receiving an acceptance to your child’s application, please secure your child’s enrollment by paying a non-refundable $800 registration fee (or a non-refundable $200 registration fee for Elementary financial aid applicants). If you are put in the waitpool, your registration fee is only due at the time of full acceptance. The $800 yearly registration fee goes towards the tuition amounts shown below.
NOTE: 12 Monthly Payments Plan: school is in session for approx. 9.5 months- please carefully consider additional summer expenses if choosing this payment plan because tuition payments will pull over the summer while school is not in session. Chance Summer Under The Trees our summer camp is available for an additional cost. Other Payment Plans include once annually or bi-annually.
| Class Options | 2024-2025 Tuition | 12 Monthly Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | ||
| Kindergarten - Fifth Grade | $20,450 | $1719 |
| Full Day Preschool until 3:00pm | ||
| Preschool Twos, Threes, Pre-K | $14,555 | $1204 |
| Preschool Mid-Day to 1:00pm | ||
| Preschool Twos, Threes, Pre-K | $11,395 | $927 |
Your tuition includes:
- School Pictures
- Parents’ Association Membership
- organic milk for snack and lunch
- all classroom supplies
- field trip costs
Tuition Payment Plans
Plan 1 – Full Payment
The annual tuition balance is paid in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan is optional.
Plan 2 – Two Payments
60% of the annual tuition paid by June 1.
40% (less the registration fee) paid by December 1.
A tuition Refund Plan is required.
Plan 3 – Twelve Payments
Twelve monthly payments, including a 5% monthly service fee, with the first payment due June 1. A tuition Refund Plan is required.
Tuition Refund Plan
Virginia Chance School partners with Dewar Insurance to offer the Tuition Refund Plan (Tuition Insurance) as a means to ensure your annual financial obligations. Parents paying tuition in full have the option of participating in the Tuition Refund Plan; families who do not pay the total annual charges by June 1 must take part in the Tuition Refund Plan. Fees are a 2.6% percentage of the tuition amount for which families are responsible at the time of enrollment. The Tuition Refund Plan is not a full refund of the total cost but a percentage of the monthly payment.
Plan 1 – Full Payment
The annual tuition balance is paid in full by June 1. Tuition Refund Plan is optional.
Plan 2 – Two Payments
60% of the annual tuition paid by June 1.
40% (less the registration fee) paid by December 1.
A tuition Refund Plan is required.
Plan 3 – Twelve Payments
Twelve monthly payments, including a 5% monthly service fee, with the first payment due June 1. A tuition Refund Plan is required.
Tuition Refund Plan
Virginia Chance School partners with Dewar Insurance to offer the Tuition Refund Plan (Tuition Insurance) as a means to ensure your annual financial obligations. Parents paying tuition in full have the option of participating in the Tuition Refund Plan; families who do not pay the total annual charges by June 1 must take part in the Tuition Refund Plan. Fees are a 2.6% percentage of the tuition amount for which families are responsible at the time of enrollment. The Tuition Refund Plan is not a full refund of the total cost but a percentage of the monthly payment.
Enrollment Contract
The enrollment contract becomes binding on June 1st, and parents are responsible for tuition payment for the entire school year.
Tuition Refund Plan Overview
*Chums (before and after school care) Rates:
We know that when working on a school tuition budget for your family, that it helps to see the rates for before and after school care. Please see our full outline here, Chums Overview. Below you will see quarterly rates that would be charged outside of your normal tuition if you choose to sign up for these extended care options.
Monthly CHUMS charges will be automatically entered into FACTS Account and withdrawn by payment method set up on the FACTS portal.
| 2023-24 monthly rate | 1 Day a week- monthly rate | 2 Days a week- monthly rate | 3 Days a week- monthly rate | 4 Days a week- monthly rate | Full Week- monthly rate |
| 7:30am - 8:30am | $46 | $92 | $138 | $184 | $230 |
| 3:00pm - 5:30pm | $138 | $276 | $414 | $552 | $690 |
Drop-ins are available if we have open spots for that day; please email [email protected]
24 hr notice is appreciated. Drop-in Daily Rate: 7:30am-8:30am $12.50; 3:00pm - 5:30pm $37.50
Drop-ins will be charged to the FACTS account the following week of attendance.