General Policies

Unlike other CSDC programs, parents contract for the kindergarten program for the entire school year and agree to be responsible for tuition for this 10-month period (late August to mid-June).  Families from the community without UNH affiliation pay tuition at the Community rate, while benefits eligible UNH faculty and PAT or O/S staff and full-time students (minimum 12 credits of undergraduate or equivalent graduate full-time enrolment) may access a sliding scale tuition rate based on family income.  

 

Any CSDC family may be eligible for NH Child Care Assistance toward tuition based on family size and income. For instance, a family of 4 earning less than $38,000 may be eligible for some state assistance if working or pursuing training.  If you think you may be eligible, please contact your district office of the Division of Family Assistance in the Department of Health and Human Services (www.dhhs.state.nh.us) or ask the Center Manager at CSDC (862-2833) for more information.

 

Community Tuition Rate (non-UNH)

Because the kindergarten program is a 10 month commitment, tuition is quoted as a school-year total.  Weekly tuition rates are provided for information purposes only and may differ slightly from actual tuition.

 

2009-10 Tuition Rate

Estimated                   School Year Tuition

Weekly Rate              (approx. 43 weeks)

     $170                                   $7310

 

UNH Sliding Scale Tuition Rates (based on family income and UNH status noted above)

All UNH families (whose total income is <$110,000 and who desire a subsidy) must submit a copy of their most recent W-2 forms along with the most recent pay check stubs (for all family members) to the UNH/CHHS Business Service Center (862-2261) within one week of paying the deposit for the program.

 

UNH Sliding Scale 2009-10 Tuition Rates

 

Annual Family                        Estimated                   School Year Tuition

Income                                    Weekly Rate              (approx. 43 weeks)

<$35,000                                 $100                                     $4300

<  50,000                                    120                                       5160

<  65,000                                    135                                       5805                           

<  80,000                                    145                                       6235

<  95,000                                    155                                       6665

<110,000                                    165                                       7095

>110,000                                    170                                       7310

Tuition Deposit

A non-refundable deposit of $275 (consisting of a one-time registration fee of $75 and a tuition deposit of $200) is required in order to confirm acceptance of an admission offer into the kindergarten program. Families with a child who will attend the CSDC full-day preschool program until kindergarten entry pay a reduced deposit of $175. The tuition deposit (only) will be evenly credited against your tuition payments during the kindergarten school year.

 

Tuition Payment:

Tuition is paid in advance in two week increments, or as arranged with the UNH College of Health and Human Services Business Service Center (BSC). Once a deposit has been paid, all full-time parents meet with the BSC representative (in Hewitt Hall) to go over their payment plan. Families planning to access NH State Child Care Assistance must meet with the Center Manager as soon as possible and prior to their child attending the center to determine tuition co-payments.

 

For UNH/USNH employees a payroll deduction form must be submitted to the CHHS Business Center within one week of paying the deposit for the CSDC program.  Payroll deductions will begin on the payday before your child starts.  The Business Service Center will offer parents an opportunity to review deduction schedules in advance and will provide dependent care receipts upon request. 

 

Student and community families (not eligible for payroll deduction) will make payment two weeks in advance beginning the Friday before the child starts.  Checks should be made out to UNH/CSDC and can be left at the CSDC office.  Any family two weeks in arrears may be considered to have withdrawn from CSDC unless arrangements for payment have been discussed with the Director prior to that time.

 

The Business Service Center will initiate any fee reductions resulting from internal program changes (for example, when a child moves from Preschool II to the Kindergarten classroom). There is a $25 fee for a returned check.

 

Program Withdrawal

Enrolment in the kindergarten program is a contract by the parent/s to be responsible for tuition for the entire program year. Withdrawals from the program prior to May 1^st may be eligible for a refund of the tuition deposit only if the position is filled. During the year, parents must submit a written notice to the CSDC administrative assistant at least four weeks (not including center closures) prior to withdrawing a child.  Parents will be responsible for all fees during this four-week period, even if their child does not attend and/or the position is filled. Every attempt will be made to fill the vacancy; however, if we are not able to enroll a new child, parents will remain responsible for the tuition for the remainder of the school year.