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Vouching for Education

by NYC Private Schools on February 23, 2010

The argument over tax credits for Private School tuition, vouchers for Private School tuition or about funding, refunding or fund-a-mental public money used to support Private Schools sparks an intense debate from all sides of the argument. When it comes to the education of our children its understandable that the discussion evokes such strong emotional reactions, so it is always nice when someone puts their response in a way that is both simple and supportive of the children themselves.

Whitney Tilson’s blog recently wrote on the subject of vouchers for education.

A lot of what I write about relates to charter schools, but by no means do I think charters are THE solution – they’re one of the 100 1% solutions that are necessary. In many cities and states, there are few/no charters schools and the public schools are terrible, so what alternatives are available? In many cases, the answer is Catholic schools. I think it’s nothing short of insane to, for example, spend nearly $20,000/student for a NYC public school that’s failing miserably, while a Catholic school right down the block shuts down due to lack of funds despite achieving real success with the same students spending only $5,000/student. Thus, I am a big supporter of carefully targeted voucher/tax-credit scholarship programs like the ones in Florida which my friend John Kirtley has been instrumental in championing.

Vouchers and credits for Private School tuition money are hot topics all around the country’s education industry. Some areas of the U.S. provide student vouchers for children who are at a disadvantage in their current school district or who have not been able to receive an appropriate education in their public school. Public money, however, quickly brings up the subject of public oversight, which is something that Private Schools do not wish to subject themselves to.

Parents and educators alike work and sacrifice towards the goal of helping children learn, and the environment in which that happens are varied. Be it in private or public schools, by voucher, Financial Aid, full scholarships or full funded, or publicly funded, an education must be our top priority.


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Reduce Private School Tuition Costs

by NYC Private Schools on February 22, 2010

Affording a Private School Education for your child in New York can be a full time pursuit in itself. Fees and tuition costs seem to rise even when they don’t actually increase. The ever increasing costs of living, especially in a large city, can squeeze your finances in ways that sometimes make Private School education costs seem overwhelming on your budget. The real cost and the real benefit of this type of education, however, is never fully realized in the now. It is the investment in your child’s education that makes such a huge difference in their lives down the road. It may seem pithy, but an investment in education truly is an investment in the future. If you hold back now, it is your child’s future that pays that particular cost later on.

Reduce Private School Costs

That being said, it still doesn’t make your child’s Private School tuition costs any easier to afford, so let’s look at some ways in which you can make the costs easier on your budget.

  • While public school is paid for by everyone who pays taxes, private school, in comparison, is paid for by the parents who choose to send their children and by donations from individuals and alumni who believe in the schools’ ability to help educate and develop students. A few states do offer tax breaks for parents who pay for their childrens’ education separately.
  • When you are discussing your child’s tuition costs with your Private School, talk with them to discover different possible discounts that you could qualify for: sibling discounts, religious affiliation discounts and even discounts offered to families who volunteer time or services to the school.
  • Ask about scholarships and see which are available and if your child may qualify.
  • While many schools automatically deduct tuition from your bank account using third party management services, find out if you can get a discount by paying the school directly, avoiding the middle man costs.

There are ways to decrease the costs of your child’s tuition to a NYC Private School but you have to ask about them and discuss the options with the school in order to take advantage of them.


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Private School Financial Scrutiny Important

February 3, 2010

In a raw example of how an economic condition affects schools, students and communities, one Private School in Indiana is deciding whether or not it can continue to operate throughout the rest of the year due to the fact that it is just plain out of money.
NewsChannel 15’s Chris Hopper discovered the financial [...]

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Private School Tuition Troubles Not Local

December 2, 2009

Parents of NYC Private School students have been troubled by the increases in tuition payments for years. It is a rite of the season to discuss and bemoan the yearly tuition hike at just about every school, but it may be worth acknowledging that NYC is not alone in the financial crunch with school [...]

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Private School Educational Opportunities

December 1, 2009

Factors that contributed to the increase in tuition costs for Private Schools were driven, in part, by the increased demands of the parents for their children and the increased expectations of alumni and higher educational facilities.
As more money poured into the economy and wealth and privilege weren’t just accessible by the upper class, more [...]

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School Fund Donations

November 21, 2009

For many private NYC schools, the annual donation time is coming up, as is the annual discussion of why fund donations are needed, what percentage of parents are donating and how the schools are responding.
Many schools and parents are responding to the difficulty in financially affording tuition and donations, however many other families [...]

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Financial Aid Applications Upcoming

October 28, 2009

Every year the National Association of Independent Schools works to improve its Financial Aid services. The NAIS provides the School and Student Services financial aid management service for students of schools that are and are not a part of the NAIS. Few realize that the financial aid service is offered even to private [...]

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Taxpayer Funding for Private Schools

October 25, 2009

Vouchers and credits for Private School tuition money are hot topics all around the country’s education industry, and the recent ruling in Arizona proves that, no matter where the funding originated from, taxpayer financing for private schools is a hot debate.
Arizona’s tax-credit program to help pay for kids to attend private schools was dealt a [...]

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Request Private School FA Forms Now

September 15, 2009

September is the time of year to request Financial Aid information from the NYC Private Schools that your child is applying to. Private School, especially in the highly competitive NYC market, is not an inexpensive pursuit and many families require some type of Financial Aid in order to afford their child’s tuition.
Financial Aid [...]

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Private School Focus on St. Ann’s

July 30, 2009

Located on a campus including 7 buildings in Brooklyn, St. Ann’s is a NYC Private School with a tradition of fostering talented minds and turning out gifted graduates.

The mission of St. Ann’s is both personal in its intent and professional in its demands, letting you know right away that this school is somewhat different then [...]

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