The College School
Tuition and Fees
2024-2025 Tuition Rates
Tuition | $25,358 | A non-refundable deposit of $900 is required to reserve a child’s place. |
Payment Plans
- Option 1: 1 payment, paid in full by August 1, 2024
- Option 2: 9 payments made once a month from September to May 2025
- Option 2: 18 payments made on the 1st and 15th of each month. These payments will begin September 1, 2024 and end May 15, 2025
The College School offers numerous ways to pay for your family.
- Payment at the front desk by cash or check payable to U of D – The College School
- Bi-monthly payroll deduction (for UD employees only)
- Online payment initiated by the payer at https://primus.nss.udel.edu/casforms/collegeschool/
Optional Expenses
Optional expenses include Before-Care, After-School Program, After-School Clubs, Hot Lunch, and Speech/Language/Occupational Therapy. These services/charges are billed separately.
Financial Aid
Limited need-based financial aid is available. Applications are available from the admission office.
Medical Deduction
The Internal Revenue Service(IRS) regulations treat therapeutic programs as medical expense under Section 1.231-1 (e) (1) (v) of the Internal Revenue Code. The program at The College School qualifies under the IRS guidelines.
If you itemize your deductions, both tuition paid and travel costs to and from The College School are allowable medical deductions, subject to Adjusted Gross Income(AGI) limits.
There are two options for calculating travel costs: a) the standard medical mileage rate per mile, or b) actual documented costs for fuel, oil, and tolls.
The College School has approximately 170 instructional days in each calendar year.
Listing your TCS tuition and your travel expenses separately (each on its own line and identifying it as such), makes it clear.
Please consult your accountant or investment provider for more details. Feel free to contact TCS should your return be audited.