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Tuition at Saltus

Tuition at Saltus

Each year, the administration and the Board’s Finance Committee establish the tuition and fees for the upcoming school year. 
 
As a non-profit independent school with charitable status, all tuition fees are dedicated to covering all of the school’s operating expenses, including facilities upkeep and improvements, salaries, and general operating expenses. 
 
Tuition covers 87% of the operating expenses of the school. The school relies on other revenue sources, including fundraising, to make up the difference.

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

  • What is the tuition for 2024-25?

    Annual tuition for 2024/25 is $26,160.

    An administrative fee is applicable to accounts registered for the 2, 3, and 10 payment plan options. Our families can select one of the following payment plans:

     
    One (1) Payment Plan
    $26,160
    Payment is due in full on 1st August.
    Two (2) Payment Plan
    $26,600
    Two (2) payments of $13,300 due on 1st August and 1st February.
    Three (3)  Payment Plan
    $26,910
    Three (3) payments of $8,970 due on 1st August, 1st December, and 1st April.
    Ten (10) Payment Plan
    $27,060
    Ten (10) payments of $2,706 due on the 1st day of each month commencing on 1st August through 1st May.
    Please note: Fees will be billed according to your existing Payment Plan. If you wish to change your preference, please advise the Finance Office. All notifications must be received no later than June 15, 2024.

    We are not able to change Payment Plans after the June 15 deadline.
  • What additional fees are there?

    Laptop (Grade 6 - Year 11): Each student in Secondary School is required to have a laptop. These are distributed through the school at a cost that is outlined on the sign up sheet.

    CPR Certification Fee (SGY1 only): Required curriculum fee of $88 for SGY1 only.

    Graduation Fee (SGY2 only): A graduation fee will apply to those students in SGY2 only. The fee will be a fee that will cover all costs of graduation (cap & gown, graduation stole, and graduation certificate) and the cost of preparing and delivering up to three transcripts to post-secondary institutions. This fee will be shared with SGY2 families at the start of the school year.

    Music Fees/Lessons (optional): Music Lessons $55 per half hour; Music Rental $60 per term. 

    Yearbook Fee (optional): A fee of $75 per copy will be charged for the school yearbook. Parents will be given the opportunity to 'opt out' of receiving a yearbook before the charge is processed. 

    External Fees: Additional fees as required to cover external costs of exams/ study guides/ etc.

    *There are fees to participate in various external activities such as school trips. For those students who are receiving financial assistance, there are opportunities to seek additional funding to cover the costs of these activities. 
  • What are the Payment Terms?

    • Accounts in arrears will be charged a monthly 1% finance charge and those that are 90 days overdue may lead to the suspension of student accounts.
     
    • No student with an overdue fee balance will be permitted to go on School trips abroad without the permission of the Head of School.
     
    • Parents are responsible to ensure payment deadlines are met
     
    • Any fees unpaid may result in the withholding of report cards and transcripts at the discretion of the School.
  • What is the Enrolment Fee?

    After an offer is made, an enrolment fee of $1,000 is payable to secure a place at the school. Please note that this is not applied to tuition and is non-refundable. This is a one-time payment.
  • Can I change my tuition payment plan?

    Please contact the finance office by 14th June prior to the academic year to make any changes to your enrolment contract. We are not able to change Payment Plans after the June 14 deadline.
  • How do I make my payments?

    Payments can be made by credit card, cheque, transfer or standing order. Please contact the Finance or Admissions office for local account or international wire information.

    Credit card payments can be made on our Tuition & Fees Portal.

    When paying by online transfer, please remember to include the Student Name and Student Billing ID Number when submitting payment to the account.  The Student Billing ID number is located on the upper right corner of your monthly statement.  This will ensure the timely allocation of payments. 

    Note: due to anti-money laundering regulations in, it is strongly recommended to not submit large payments in cash.
  • How do I access my statement?

    Student Billing is processed monthly and a link to your individual statement is sent each month via email. For security purposes, this link is available for ONLY 14 days. When you receive the email you should print or save your statement. If the 14 day access window expires, you can log in to SaltusLive and request a new statement from your resource board. All you need to provide is the ‘student name’. For security purposes, historic statements are not published online.
  • Why don’t I receive statements via email?

    Student Billing is processed monthly and a link to your individual statement is sent each month via email. This link is available for 14 days. If you are not receiving regular emails from statements@saltus.bm please check your junk/spam mail folder.  ALL future billing will be sent to you from this address; therefore, be sure to ‘Mark as Not Junk’ to ensure that you receive statements in a timely manner. 
     
    If you have any queries regarding student billing, our team will be available throughout the summer months to answer your questions. Please do not hesitate to contact the Finance Department or call 441-292-8276.
  • How do I apply for Financial Assistance?

    Please contact the Director of Enrolment Management for details or refer to our Financial Assistance tab for all financial assistance information. The due date for the Financial Aid applications through FAST is the end of January; prior to the academic year you are applying to. However, we are happy to work with you throughout the year so don't hesitate to call.
For enquiries regarding applications for Financial Assistance, please email the Director of Enrolment Management.

For general financial enquiries, please email. Thank you.

Finance Staff

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