Tuition Assistance Program

At the Scandinavian School and Cultural Center, we aim to offer our unique Scandinavian language immersion preschool at a cost mindful of the financial realities of Bay Area families. We strive to keep our programs accessible while ensuring the school’s financial sustainability.

To support this, we offer tuition assistance based on demonstrated financial need. While we can’t guarantee aid due to our small size and budget, our goal is to help as many families as possible. Please don’t hesitate to reach out about tuition assistance.

How do I apply? 

• The application period for the 2026-2027 school year is currently closed. If you’re family is experiencing immediate hardship, please reach out to us at tuitionassistance@scandinavianschool.org and we will do our best to assist you.

FAQ

How does applying for tuition assistance impact my chance of getting accepted to the Scandinavian School?

• Admission decisions are made without regard to the financial circumstances of a candidate’s family. Financial information is NOT shared with the Admissions Committee.

• Once all Tuition Assistance applications have been received, the administration will seek to balance the needs of the individual families and the tuition assistance budget.  

How is the Tuition Assistance budget funded?

• Our tuition assistance budget is made possible from donations from our current families, alumni, and community members. The school also allocates funds from it’s operating budget each year to support financial aid. 

• The Board allocates a certain dollar amount for financial aid each year as part of the budgeting process.