IMPORTANT 2011-12 TUITION INFORMATION
	Planning for the 2011-2012 School Year ... from Nancy Groff, Treasurer, SJA Board of Trustees At this time annually the Academy administration and Board of Trustees begin planning for the next academic year. Part of the budgetary process is the determination of next year’s operational and student needs and decisions of how best to meet these needs. Ever-escalating expenditures are met in several ways; nevertheless, SJA’s primary source of revenue is tuition. Setting tuition levels is given prayerful thought and careful analysis to strike a balance between affordability, accessibility, our renowned frugality, and SJA’s excellence. To provide the excellent education we expect at SJA costs rise despite turbulent economic times. After much deliberation and a thorough study of prudent budgetary requirements, the Board has set tuition for next year as follows: 2011-2012 Kindergarten -          $  9,900 Discoveries -            $11,100 (3 Day)      $11,900 (5 Day) Pre-first - Grade 5     $14,700 Grades 6-8 -             $15,100 Book and supplies fee     $525 (due by 2/1/11) Tuition deposit                $500 (due by 2/1/11) Activities fee                   $175 (K-5) and $225 (6-8). The Academy proudly supports optimum teacher-to-student ratios, rigorous educational programs, increasing staff and faculty compensation, and maintaining an impeccable physical plant while attempting to set as reasonable a tuition level as possible.

	AIMS Comparative Data for 2010-2011

	*Tuition levels in the chart above may or may not include activity and/or book fees per school. Understanding that our families face fluctuating markets, decreasing or static real estate values, and job ambiguity need based financial assistance is available to families with children entering Kindergarten – Grade 8. Standing ready to support one another, you are encouraged to apply if you anticipate a need for assistance in the 2011-2012 academic year. Please visit SJA’s "Financial Assistance" website page under "Admission" for information on filing procedures. You may request a hard copy of the application from the Admission Office or complete the application online at http://sss.nais.org. Forms should be mailed to Princeton, New Jersey or completed online on or before January 15, 2011 for consideration. The required tax forms and a completed copy of the SSS form must be sent to the Academy Business Manager, Mrs. Phyllis Ensor, as soon as possible. Be assured that requests and awards are handled confidentially. Reenrollment contracts are due February 1, 2011. A penalty will be charged for late contracts unless the Head has granted an extension. All tuition plans require a first payment on July 1, 2011. Withdrawal of a student must be made by certified mail prior to July 1 to avoid a full tuition payment obligation. The good news… SJA is a strong, healthy, resourceful, well-managed institution. With God’s help and the support and determination of our faith community we will prevail together with honesty and compassion.