List of 9 frequently asked questions.

• What is the full tuition and what are the fees for the 2022-2023 year?

  For the 2022-2023 academic year, the tuition is $54,822.

  
  In addition, there is Parent Association dues of $100. There are no fees for costs such as athletic uniforms, textbooks, and school-provided equipment.
  
  Families may opt into our kosher lunch program, and our transportation program, and may also wish to factor in costs such as experiential education Journeys, and specialized tutoring. Each student is required to bring their own laptop to JCHS.

• How do I make tuition payments?

  JCHS offers three options for tuition payment plans: 
  

   

  Annual payment: Tuition can be paid in full at the time of enrollment with no processing fee.

   

  Two semi-annual payments: Tuition can be paid in two installments through the FACTS service.
  This option requires a one-time $10 setup fee that is added to your total plan payment. We require a 10% deposit to be paid at the time of enrollment. Then one payment is due in July, with a second payment due in January.

   

  Monthly payments: Tuition may be paid in ten monthly installments debited from checking/savings through FACTS. This option requires a one-time $45 setup fee that is added to your total plan payment. We require a 10% deposit to be paid at the time of enrollment. Then monthly payments begin in July.

• Will applying for tuition assistance affect my child’s chances of being admitted to JCHS?

  No.  An application for tuition assistance does not affect a student’s admission selection. The tuition assistance committee operates separately from the admissions office. Our selection of students is a "need-blind" process.

• Are all students who are admitted also offered tuition assistance if they qualify?

  We encourage all families who feel they may qualify for our Tuition Assistance program to apply. Because financial aid decisions are made independently of the admissions process, and because our resources are limited, some students may be accepted for admission, but placed on a waitlist for tuition assistance. 

• When will decisions about tuition assistance be made?

  Notice of tuition assistance decisions will accompany letters of acceptance to JCHS, which will be mailed on Thursday, March 17, 2022 and sent electronically on Friday, March 18, 2022.

• Do we have to re-apply for tuition assistance every year?

  Yes. Tuition assistance is based on your family's financial need.  We ask that you reapply  each year so that we can verify your current needs.

• Is there a maximum income level that will disqualify me from receiving tuition assistance?

  No. JCHS does not have an income limit for tuition assistance since every family’s situation is different. We evaluate the need of each family based on their application and make our decisions accordingly.

• How are tuition assistance applications handled in situations where parents are separated, divorced, remarried, or cohabitants?

  JCHS considers all available sources of financial support when making tuition assistance decisions. All custodial and non-custodial parents/guardians are required to complete a tuition assistance application. The award process cannot be completed without full information from all parents. 

• I work for myself and my income can vary each year. Does this impact my application?

  Decisions for each year are based on the prior year's tax return. You may submit a letter explaining your specific extenuating circumstances to the JCHS tuition assistance committee to explain any changes. 
  
  

  If you have additional questions, please contact Terry Lim, Director of Finance, at 415.345.9777 x116 or tlim@jchsofthebay.org.