Subsidies
Tuition Subsidy
The Preschool Tuition Subsidy Program addresses the needs of preschool children when tuition is a barrier to attendance. The Board invites applications from individual families requiring assistance with monthly preschool tuition in established preschools. Because the Foundation has limited funds, applications are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis. We encourage families requiring assistance to apply:
- At any time throughout the year for the current school year; and,
- From January to September for the upcoming school year.
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Preschool Tuition Subsidy Policy
In accordance with its vision and mission, the Saskatoon Preschool Foundation will allocate funds within its annual budget to provide subsidies for a portion of the preschool tuition for children enrolled or wishing to enroll in an eligible preschool program, where the payment of tuition presents a financial hardship.
ELIGIBILITY
An eligible child is one who is:
- Preschool aged
- Enrolled or wishing to enroll in an incorporated preschool operating in a public facility such as a school or church.
- The child must reside within the boundaries of the Saskatoon Public School Division, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools or the Prairie Spirit School Division to be eligible for subsidy.
LIMITATIONS
- A subsidy for an eligible child will be provided for one academic year (September through June), or a portion of an academic year.
- Once approved, the subsidy will be paid directly to the preschool in which the child in enrolled.
- The maximum subsidy is $1000 per child per academic year for a two day/week program, and $1400 per child per academic year for a three day or more/week program.
- Subsidies will be granted from the date the application is received by the Foundation.
APPLICATION
- Application to the Saskatoon Preschool Foundation will be made by the parent or legal guardian of the child enrolled or wishing to enroll in an eligible preschool.
- Tuition subsidy approvals for the upcoming school year will be determined and communicated to parents/legal guardians and preschools in September.
