Tuition Based

Entry into the current school year of 2007 – 2008 is according to space availability on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuition assistance is available to qualifying applicants, again, depending on availability and on a first-come, first-served basis.

The application process for the next school year of 2008-2009 will commence in tandem with the first round School of Choice process scheduled to begin after Winter Break on January 7^th. For more information is available on the School of Choice website.

If you are currently enrolled in a Tuition Based program and need additional information please click the following links

General payment information

Due dates for Montessori

Due date for ECE & All Day / Advanced Kindergarten

Returned checks

Automatically processed payments

Changing your address or contact information

Withdrawing from a Tuition Based program

Questions / Contact information

General Payment Information:

Prior to the due date each month, a statement of your account will be mailed to you with a return envelope enclosed for your convenience.

Methods of payment are: Check, Money Order, Credit/Debit Card or electronic fund transfer (EFT).

Checks/Money Orders are to be made payable to Denver Public Schools and sent to:

Denver Public Schools

General Accounting

900 Grant Street

Room 302

Denver, CO 80203

Please include account number (found on the statement mailed each month) & your child's name on the check or money order.

Also be aware that checks may take up to 21 days to clear your bank after it is posted to your account.

The yearly cost of the program has been split into 9 equal payments:

beginning in August and continuing through April for Montessori programs and beginning in September and continuing through May for ECE & Kinder programs

Your monthly statements will reflect your current account balance, and will be mailed to the address provided on or about the 15th of each month. Any payment made will be reflected on your monthly statement. This is your record of payment, please save it.

Payments are due on the 15th of each month for Montessori programs.

A $20 late fee will be charged to your account if payment has not been received in our office by the 25^th of the month.

Payments are due on the 1st of each month for ECE and All Day / Advanced Kinder.

A $20 late fee will be charged to your account if payment has not been received in our office by the 10^th of the month.

When the account becomes seriously past due the principal will be notified and your child may be disenrolled from the program according to the process detailed on the financial agreement.

Automatic charges/debits and EFT’s are processed:

between the 15^th and 20th of the month for Montessori

between the 1st and 5th of the month for ECE & All Day/Advanced Kindergarten.

If you would like to sign up to have your payments automatically charged or debited, and have not done so already, please complete the Express Pay form found by clicking on the link and return it to this office by fax NO LATER than 5 days prior to when your payment would be processed. (see above schedule)

Returned checks

are subject to collection by CybrCollect and will be debited from your checking account electronically for the face amount of the check plus their fee of $40. This transaction will appear on your bank statement when they collect the funds. After two returned checks payment must be made with money order or cash.

It is your responsibility to contact General Accounting with address changes.

Please note: You are obligated to make your payment by the due, whether you receive a statement or not.

If you withdraw your child from the Tuition-Based Program, you must provide a one-week written notice to General Accounting.

Failure to do so will result in your account being charged in full until notice is received. A withdrawal form is available by clicking on the link & is also available in the school office

If you have any questions:

please don't hesitate to call 720 423-3698

Our fax number is 720 423-3697.