Tuition Information

Tuition and Fees 2008-2009

Program Total Rate
Core Resident $41,265.00
Core Day $28,390.00
Academic Learning Skills $15,725.00
English as a Second Language   $8,950.00

PLEASE NOTE: A one-time enrollment deposit of one thousand dollars ($1000) is required from each new student and must accompany the signed enrollment contract. The Hun School of Princeton will hold this deposit until such time as the student withdraws or is graduated from the School.  The deposit will be returned less any outstanding charges.  A deposit of one hundred dollars ($100) is required from each financial aid student in lieu of the one thousand dollars ($1000) mentioned above.

Tuition Payment Plans:

Various payment plans are available to assist parents with tuition.  See below or contact the Business Office for details.

Tuition Discount:

It is the School’s policy to give a 10% tuition discount to any family who enrolls three or more children at The Hun School in a given year.  The first and second child pay full tuition.  Each additional child enrolled receives a 10% discount.

Tuition Insurance:

The Tuition Refund Insurance Plan is mandatory for all students.  The cost of this insurance is 1.26% of the tuition and Special Program fees.  If the full tuition bill is paid before July 15th, a 1/2% discount applies.  Families who pay full tuition by July 15th have the option of declining the Tuition Insurance Coverage. 

The Tuition Refund Plan:

Your financial obligation to the school is for the full annual tuition as stated in the school’s enrollment contract. The school’s expenses are incurred on an annual basis; therefore, the school cannot refund the tuition or cancel unpaid obligations if your child is forced to withdraw during the academic year.

If a student withdraws, the Tuition Refund Plan will pay benefits (subject to its terms, conditions and limitations and based on the amount insured) to the school, which provides substantial assistance in meeting your financial obligation. Remaining benefits not required to meet your obligation to the school will be refunded to you by the school.

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY. THE PLAN PROVIDES EXCELLENT PROTECTION AT A MODEST COST.

THE TUITION REFUND PLAN IS IN USE AT OVER 1,200 LEADING INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

PLAN BENEFITS

A. MEDICAL ABSENCE OR WITHDRAWAL

  • The Plan will pay 100% of the unused yearly insured fees, less a four day deductible period, provided an injury or sickness forces the student to withdraw from school or medical absence lasts for more than four consecutive days.
  • The Plan will pay 60% of the unused yearly insured fees, less a four day deductible period, provided a mental/nervous disability, as referenced in DSM IV, forces the student to withdraw from school or absence lasts for more than four consecutive days.
  • The Plan will pay 50% of the yearly-insured fees (prorated for every school day lost) when epidemic closure for contagious disease at your school is ordered by the Public Health Authority.

B. NON-MEDICAL WITHDRAWAL

  • The Plan will pay 60% of the unused yearly insured fees provided the student has attended more than fourteen consecutive calendar days beginning with the student’s first class day of attendance in the academic year.

C. DISMISSAL

  • The Plan will pay 60% of the unused yearly insured fees provided the student has attended more than fourteen consecutive calendar days commencing with the student’s first class day of attendance in the academic year.

DEFINITIONS/CONDITIONS

The "academic year" (referred to as "period of coverage" in the policy) upon which benefits are based consists of the actual calendar days in the school year (including weekends, holidays and vacations) beginning with the first day of formal academic instruction (excluding pre-season athletic practice, orientation, registration and graduation days) and ending with the last day of formal academic instruction, including examinations.

"Medical absence or medical withdrawal" means complete, involuntary severance from classes as certified to and regularly treated during the period of coverage by a legally qualified medical practitioner, not related to the student.

"DSM IV" is the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

"Non-medical withdrawal" means complete, voluntary severance from classes for the balance of the academic year. "Dismissal" means complete, involuntary severance from classes by the school authorities for scholastic or disciplinary reasons for the balance of the academic year.

"Unused yearly insured fees" means the portion of the insured fees paid or payable by the insured student/parent for the remaining time in the current school year after the student’s withdrawal or dismissal.

Note:

  • Medical benefit period ends immediately upon student’s resumption of classes at any school or upon becoming employed.
  • For medical withdrawals, coverage ceases on the last day of formal academic instruction by the school due to any reason other than coverage for epidemic closure.

PERIOD OF COVERAGE

Coverage is effective under the Plan as follows:

MEDICAL: From August 1 through the last day of the academic year.

NON-MEDICAL: For the entire academic year after meeting the fourteen-day attendance requirement.

LATE-ENTERING STUDENTS who commence classes after opening day may enroll in the Plan provided premium is paid within 10 days after starting classes. Medical coverage begins on the date the premium is received. Non-medical coverage is effective after the student has satisfied the fourteen-day attendance requirement.

Excluded under Medical Benefits (A) Absence or Withdrawal Due To:

  1. War or any act of war or terrorism (except certified acts of terrorism)
  2. Taking part in a riot
  3. Pregnancy and/or childbirth
  4. Use of any drug, narcotic or agent which is similarly classed or has similar effect unless given by and while under the care of a doctor
  5. Suicide or intentionally self-inflicted injury or self-inflicted sickness
  6. Alcoholism or use of alcohol
  7. Nuclear reaction, radiation or radioactive contamination
  8. Failure to attend classes for any reason other than injury or sickness
  9. Injury or sickness for which medical care was received within 180 days prior to the effective date.

Excluded under Non-Medical Benefits (B&C) Withdrawal or Dismissal Due To:

  1. Being inducted into the armed forces or being assigned alternative duty in lieu of active military service
  2. Any hostile or warlike action or terrorism (except certified acts of terrorism)
  3. Rebellion, riot or civil commotion
  4. Any order of a de jure or de facto governmental or sovereign power directed to the student
  5. Nuclear reaction, radiation or radioactive contamination
  6. Destruction of any school facility due to any cause
  7. Inability of the school to operate and provide formal academic instruction including closure for any reason
  8. Temporary non-medical absences, suspensions, changes from resident to day status or schedule reductions
  9. Boycotting of classes by the student
  10. Completion of academic requirements or early graduation
  11. Any withdrawal or dismissal prior to or within the first fourteen consecutive days beginning with the student’s first class day of attendance in the academic year.

CLAIMS

Claim forms with instructions are available at the school business office. Claims must be reported within 30 days from the date of separation. Benefit payment is made to the school to be credited to the student’s account. Benefits not required to settle your account with the school, if any, will be refunded to you by the school.

COST

The cost of the Tuition Refund Plan is detailed in your enrollment materials. Written notification of enrollment in the Plan must be made by the first class day. Premium payment is due within ten days after the first class day of the academic year.

UNDERWRITER

The Tuition Refund Plan is underwritten by one of the member companies of OneBeacon Insurance Group, Canton, MA for A.W.G. Dewar, Inc., dba A.W.G. Dewar Insurance Agency, Four Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7468. The name of each student is listed on a policy which is held by the school business office, not as agent for the insurance company, but on behalf of insured students and their parents. This document is a digest. Actual coverages are governed by the insurance policy on file in the school’s business office. Coverage may change each academic year. This leaflet represents coverage for the ensuing academic year. The Tuition Refund Plan is the service mark of A.W.G. Dewar, Inc.

Books:

Students purchase their textbooks at the School bookstore.  The average cost of books is $400-$600 per year.

Allowance:

The Business Office will distribute allowances to resident students whose parents have deposited money in an allowance account.  The average weekly allowance is $30-$40.

Infirmary Fee:

The Infirmary Fee is $410 for the school year and applies to resident students only.

Additional Expenses:

It is difficult to itemize miscellaneous expenses because of individual variations, but the following items should be kept in mind when planning budgets: books and supplies, athletic equipment, spending money, etc.  Generally, expect additional expenses to range from $500 to $1500.  There are additional fees for private music lessons and ice hockey participation. 

Tuition Payment Options

In order to ensure that The Hun School of Princeton is accessible to all students we offer several payment options for tuition and fees.

  • Option 1: Pay the full tuition bill before July 15th and receive one-half percent discount on the tuition.  Families who pay the full tuition by July 15th have the option of declining the Tuition Insurance Coverage.  If you indicated on your Enrollment Agreement your desire to decline coverage, the charge will be removed when full payment is received.

  • Option 2: Pay each semester’s expenses as stated on your bill.  The first semester fees are due July 15th.  The second semester fees will be billed in October and payment will be due by December 1st.  Tuition Insurance Coverage is mandatory with this option.

  • Option 3: Use the TuitionPay Monthly Plan from Sallie Mae to pay the full year’s cost over 10-months; the first payment was due on or before May 15th.   There is a $60 fee to enroll, payable to Sallie Mae. There are no interest charges.   Tuition Insurance Coverage is mandatory with this option.

    Families who selected this option have a credit on their statement, Anticipated Sallie May Payment Plan, which reflects the total amount of your budget with Sallie Mae.  Any outstanding balance should be paid directly to the School by July 15th. Please continue to pay your monthly budget amount to Sallie Mae and any charges reflected on our statement are payable to the School.

    If you desire this payment option and your statement does not reflect this credit you must contact Sallie Mae directly at 1-800-635-0120 or via the internet at www.TuitionPayEnroll.com to enroll in the program.

  • Option 4: Obtain a loan from several financial institutions that offer financing for independent school educational programs.  Credit requirements for these loans are designed to make independent schools available to as many families as possible.  Families can pay a portion of the entire loan balance at any time without incurring additional charges.  There is no cost to apply for these loans.  Origination fees are added to the loan principle and are repaid through regular monthly payments.  You can apply online or by phone and get your answer by the next business day.  For further information you may contact:

Financial Institution

Telephone Number

Internet Address

AFC Lending (PNC Bank Affiliate)

1-866-786-1767

www.afclending.com/smartstart/k-12

SLM Financial(A Sallie Mae Company)

1-888-270-7307

www.salliemae.com/k12loan

Key Bank - Achiever Loan

1-800-Key-Lend

www.Key.com/AchieverLoan
US Bank 1-800-980-6808 www.usbank.com/directedprivate

For further information on the Tuition Insurance Coverage sponsored by A.W.G. Dewar, Inc please refer to the brochure or on A.W.G. Dewar, Inc web site www.tuitionrefundplan.com.

If you should have any questions regarding the various plans, please call The Hun School Business Office at (609)921-7600, ext. 2290 or email business@hunschool.org.