Tuition, Fees and Policies

Tuition & Fees for 2008-2009

DEPOSIT

Non-refundable deposit is required per child with signed Enrollment Contract as follows:

            $   750 Day Student
            $1,500 Domestic Boarding Student
            $2,500 International Boarding Student

This deposit will be deducted from the total due.

	Tuition, Room and Board	Tuition Insurance (Optional)	Books (Includes yearbook)	Graduation Fee (Seniors only)	PSAT(10^th &11^th grades)	Expense Account *
Day Students	12,200	$500	$500	$230	$20
Patterson Scholars (Day)	$6,100	$250	$500	$230	$20
Boarding	$22,900	$1,000	$500	$230	$20	$3,000
International	$24,900	$1,000	$500	$230	$20	$4,500

*The Expense Account is used for field trips, academic enrichment, uniforms, activities, bookstore and allowance. Any unused monies will be reimbursed.

English As A Second Language (ESL) $2,000 ($1,000 per semester)

PAYMENTS

100% by July 1, 2008 (5% discount on tuition)

60% by July 1, 2008 40% by November 1, 2008

10 monthly installments beginning July 1, 2008 ($15 per month service fee, no interest)

Financial Aid: A limited amount of financial aid is available for families with a demonstrated financial need. Please contact the school for more information.

Tuition, Fees and Policies

Patterson Scholars: Open to an unlimited number of day students grades 9 – 11. Must have demonstrated academic achievement and citizenship. Separate application process applies. Go to The Patterson School website under Admissions and Scholars Program for details.

Uniforms: Students will purchase uniforms shirts and outerwear from the school Bookstore.

Expense Accounts: This is required of all students except day students. A student may withdraw $25 per week for spending. Any more must be requested with justification through a signed fax from the parents. A signed permission disclosure may be signed by parents for the students or the school to withdraw specified amounts of money required for activities with a prescribed charge, i.e. skiing, rafting, etc. For international students, the expectation is to have a larger amount of funds available to cover travel, testing fees, shopping, clothing, school and personal supplies. These funds are managed by The Patterson School Business Office. Any balance will be refunded at the end of the year.

Excessive Damage to school property will be billed per quote of repair cost.

Travel: All airline reservations need to be made for arrival and departure from the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport at Charlotte, North Carolina. Students may also travel by bus or train from the Charlotte stations. Set dates will be provided where the school will arrange for free shuttle pick-up and delivery at the beginning and ending of the school year and in leaving for and returning from scheduled school breaks.

Health Insurance for International Students: The United States does not have socialized medical care resulting in very expensive costs. We require all international students to be covered by medical insurance. We can obtain this for the student at a cost of approximately $500 for a nine month period. If the student already has coverage, we must have proof of the policy prior to the student’s arrival.

Wire Transfer Instructions: Call Business Office for details.

Financial Aid: A limited amount of financial aid is available for domestic families with a demonstrated financial need. Apply for financial aid through www.nais.org then click on “SSS/Apply for Financial Aid” on left column.

The Patterson School does not discriminate on the basis of
gender, race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin.