Tuition
TN seeks to be available to people based on right fit, not income level, so we operate on a tiered sliding scale. We want to be able to offer this type of education to all that want to be here. We are doing our best to balance accessibility with sustainability.
In determining our tuition process, we focus on accessibility, responsibility and trust. The culture of a self-directed learning community is rooted in trust and we are committed to developing relationships of trust with all community members.
Please choose one of the five tiers below that reflects what you are able to pay. If tier 5 is more than your family can afford, please contact us for information regarding further scholarship opportunities.
Note that there are a certain number of spaces available for each tier. The tier level that TN can offer at any given time depends on availability.
We will review your tuition offer and determine if we have space at the tier for which you’re applying. If so, the offer will be accepted. If not, we will contact you to discuss the options.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Classes
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10:00am - 2:00pm
August 30 - December 17
one to two day options
Tuition for classes
is based on a range of
$80 - $40 per day
depending on the tuition tier
Note: Tuition is paid for either the class or for the core program, not both.
Core Program
Monday - Friday
10:00am - 2:00pm
August 30 - June 17
one to five day options
Tuition for the Core Program
is based on a range of
$80 - $40 per day
depending on the tuition tier
Extended Hours
Monday + Wednesday
2:00-4:00pm
August 30 - June 15
one or two day options
Tuition for extended hours
is based on a range of
$40-$20 per day
depending on the tuition tier
Tier 1
Monthly tuition
5 days/week - $1600
4 days/week - $1280
3 days/week- $960
2 days/week - $640
1 day/week - $320
Tier 4
Monthly tuition
5 days/week - $1000
4 days/week - $800
3 days/week- $600
2 days/week - $400
1 day/week - $200
Tier 2
Monthly tuition
5 days/week - $1400
4 days/week - $1120
3 days/week- $840
2 days/week - $560
1 day/week - $280
Tier 5
Monthly tuition
5 days/week - $800
4 days/week - $640
3 days/week- $480
2 days/week - $320
1 day/week - $160
Tier 3
Monthly tuition
5 days/week - $1200
4 days/week - $960
3 days/week- $720
2 days/week - $480
1 day/week - $240
Tier 6
If tier 5 is more than your family can afford, please contact us for information regarding further scholarship opportunities.
Tuition for the year may be paid in 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments
Other Fees:
Application Fee: a one-time non-refundable fee of $30
Core Program Materials Fee: an annual non-refundable fee of $225
Class Material Fee: to be determined by instructor
A child's space is held once a deposit of the application fee, materials fee, first month's tuition and the signed enrollment agreement have been received.
Absences: TN is not able to give refunds for absences
Withdrawal Policy- TN prefers that families commit to being in the program for the year. However, if it is discovered that TN is not a good fit for your child, then TN requests that a written 30-day notice be given before withdrawing your child from the program.