The Gathering Place Tuition Handbook

The Gathering Place
Tuition & Enrollment Guide
2026–2027 School Year
Everything you need to know about fees, schedules, and program options — all in one place.
We are so glad you are here. At The Gathering Place, we believe every girl deserves a learning experience rooted in personalized support, a strong sense of community, and the confidence to thrive.
Monthly tuition programs
Annual fees and enrollment details
City as Classroom experiences
After-school options
Tuition policies and important dates
If you have any questions, we would love to hear from you and help your family feel at home.

Tuition & Fees
The Gathering Place is intentionally small by design. Our microschool model allows us to provide personalized learning, strong relationships, and meaningful experiences that are often difficult to achieve in larger school settings.
Tuition helps support the full learning environment, including educators, small group instruction, individualized support, classroom materials, technology, facility operations, and student programming.
As a grassroots school, every tuition dollar is invested back into our students and community. We also believe microschooling should be accessible to more families, which is why we work to keep tuition thoughtful and sustainable while maintaining the quality, care, and personalized experience our girls deserve.
Thank you for investing in a learning environment where girls are seen, stretched, supported, and prepared to lead.

Tuition Programs
Choose the schedule that works best for your family. All programs include access to our enriching curriculum, dedicated educators, small-group learning, and a supportive girls-centered community.
Tuition is charged for the full academic year. Monthly tuition is offered as a payment plan to help families spread the cost across the year.
Part-Time: 2 Days
$5,000/year
Monthly Payment Plan: $500/month
2 days per week
A great introductory option for families who want a gentle start or need a flexible weekly rhythm.
Schedule Options: Monday / Wednesday Tuesday / Thursday
Part-Time: 3 Days
$7,500/year
Monthly Payment Plan: $750/month
3 days per week
A balanced schedule that offers a strong mix of learning days while still leaving room for flexibility at home.
Schedule Options: Monday / Wednesday / Friday Tuesday / Thursday / Friday
Part-Time: 4 Days
$9,500/year
Monthly Payment Plan: $950/month
4 days per week
A nearly full-immersion experience for families who want more time in the program while still choosing the days that work best.
Schedule: Your choice of any 4 days per week
Full-Time
$11,000/year
Monthly Payment Plan: $1,100/month
5 days per week
The fullest experience, with Friday Enrichment Day and the deepest day-to-day engagement in our program.
Schedule: Monday through Friday Includes Friday Enrichment Day
Tuition Commitment 
At The Gathering Place, tuition reflects a full-year commitment to your child’s learning journey. While we offer the convenience of monthly payments, tuition covers the full academic year. Our year is divided into two semesters:
Semester One: August through December Semester Two: January through May
When a family enrolls in August, they are financially responsible for tuition through December. If a family decides to leave in October, for example, tuition for November and December is still required.
Withdrawal Period -December 7th- December 19th: In December, families have the option to decide whether they will continue into Semester Two. Once a student returns on January 5, 2026, the family is financially responsible for tuition through May.
We ask families to adhere to this so we can hold space, staff appropriately, and provide a consistent learning experience for every girl in our care.
Tuition Payment Schedule
How to Pay Tuition-Families may pay tuition through Step Up EMA or directly through our Omella payment link.
Paying Through Step Up EMA-Families using Step Up can log into their EMA account and go to the Marketplace. Search for The Gathering Place Learning Lab and select us as your provider. Once selected, families may use available scholarship funds to pay tuition.
Paying Through Omella- Families may also pay tuition directly through our secure Omella payment link. Omella accepts debit card, credit card, and ACH payments. Please select the monthly tuition option that matches your child’s enrollment program.
If There Is a Step Up Delay  families may pay directly through  The Gathering Place Direct Payment Link and request reimbursement from Step Up. This helps keep your child’s tuition account current while Step Up resolves the payment issue.
A 10% late fee is added if tuition is not paid within 15 days of the due date.
Questions about tuition, payment options, or scholarship payments, please contact our business manager for assistance.  
Semester One Tuition Payments
(August through December)
Annual Supply Fee- Due August 3rd (Returning Families)
One-Time Enrollment Fee-Due Upon Enrollment (New Families Only) 
August Tuition Payment — Due: September 1 | Late Fee Added: September 16
September Tuition Payment — Due: October 1 | Late Fee Added: October 16
October Tuition Payment — Due: November 1 | Late Fee Added: November 16
November Tuition Payment — Due: December 1 | Late Fee Added: December 16
December Tuition Payment — Due: January 1 | Late Fee Added: January 16
Semester Two Tuition Payments
(January through May)
January Tuition Payment — Due: February 1 | Late Fee Added: February 16
February Tuition Payment — Due: March 1 | Late Fee Added: March 16
March Tuition Payment — Due: April 1 | Late Fee Added: April 16
April Tuition Payment — Due: May 1 | Late Fee Added: May 16
May Tuition Payment — Due: June 1 | Late Fee Added: June 16


Important Tuition Reminder
Tuition is billed annually, even when families choose to pay monthly. Monthly payments are a payment plan, not a month-to-month enrollment agreement. Families who enroll in August are financially responsible for August through December tuition. Families who return in January are financially responsible for January through May tuition. Please carefully review the above Tuition Agreement. 
 Annual Family Fees & What They Cover
Annual Supply Fee (Year Fee-All Families)
$300 
Annual fee — Due: August 3rd, 2026
Annual Supply Fee
The annual supply fee helps cover the materials and resources students use throughout the school year. This includes classroom supplies, journals, art materials, STEM supplies, project materials, books, printing, copying, and select learning tools.
This fee allows us to keep our learning spaces fully stocked, organized, and ready for meaningful, hands-on learning throughout the year, without asking families to purchase long individual supply lists.
Enrollment Fee (New Families for 2026-2027 Year)
$500
One-time fee — Due: Upon on Enrollment
*NOTE: The enrollment fee is a one-time fee for new families only. This fee does not apply to returning families.
Your enrollment fee covers:
iPad or Chrome Book 
2 TGP shirts
One monthly City as Classroom trip or activity
After-School Options
Extended Day Program
Safe, supervised care after the school day
Hours: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Our Extended Day Program provides a safe, supervised space for students who need care beyond the regular school day.
$100/week (Extended Day is billed weekly. Families who register for the week may use all available school days that week, as needed.)
Tutoring & Enrichment
Personalized support and deeper learning
Tutoring supports students who need help strengthening skills in reading, writing, math, or other parent-selected subjects. Enrichment is for students who are ready to go deeper, move ahead, explore special interests, or accelerate their learning. Families may choose tutoring, enrichment, or a combination of both.
$40/hour · Minimum 3 hours per week
Saturday Tutoring & Enrichment
Extra support outside the school week
Saturday sessions are available for families who want additional academic support, skill-building, or enrichment outside of the regular school week.
$40/hour · Minimum 2 hours per Saturday
Experiential Learning
City as Classroom Experiences
City as Classroom means students learn beyond the walls of the school. We use the world around us as part of the learning experience through museums, parks, businesses, cultural spaces, nature, community organizations, and hands-on activities.
Full-Time Students
One City as Classroom experience per month is included as part of tuition. Families may also be offered optional premium experiences during the year for an additional fee.
Part-Time Students
Part-time students may attend experiences that fall on their regularly scheduled days. If an experience falls on a day they do not normally attend, families may register and pay separately.
Premium Experiences
Fees: TBD 
Optional premium City as Classroom experiences are available throughout the year. Details and pricing will be shared in advance. These are charged separately from tuition.
General Fee Summary at a Glance
A complete overview of  costs to help you plan ahead with confidence.
Families have the flexibility to pay for the full year upfront, by semester, or through monthly installments. Most families choose the monthly payment plan.
Questions about enrollment or tuition? Reach out to The Gathering Place team — we're happy to help you find the right fit for your family.
Other Possible Fees
In addition to tuition, families may have other fees during the school year based on their child's program, participation, and selected experiences.
City as Classroom Experiences
Some field trips, outings, workshops, or off-campus learning experiences may have an additional cost.
Enrichment Activities
Special classes, guest instructors, clubs, creative workshops, or short-term programs may include a separate fee.
Camp or School Break Programs
Camp days, planning day camps, holiday camps, or summer programs may be offered separately from tuition.
Special Events
Community events, celebrations, showcases, dances, or family experiences may include a separate participation fee.
Families will be briefed in advance about any additional fees before registration, participation, or payment is required.
Tuition Policies & Family Agreement
To keep our program sustainable, well staffed, and thoughtfully planned for the girls, it is important that families understand how tuition, payments, and program fees are structured.
Our tuition is based on the full academic year, August through May. While we offer monthly installment options, families commit to the full year.
If a family withdraws by December, tuition is due for August through December only. After December, the full year’s tuition, August through May, remains due if a family withdraws mid-year.
We accept Step Up funds. If Step Up does not cover tuition, families are responsible for direct payment via debit/credit card or ACH. We are happy to provide a receipt to submit to Step Up for reimbursement.
We offer a 30-day grace period for tuition payments. Beyond 30 days unpaid, a student may not continue attending until the account is resolved. Two months unpaid will result in withdrawal.
If tuition is more than 15 days late, a 10% late fee will be applied.
Our after-school program begins at 3:30 PM. If care is needed after 3:30 PM, additional pricing information will be provided. We will invoice you weekly for after care hours. 
Families will have the option for their girl to participate in premium City as Classroom experiences throughout the year. These experiences will be charged separately, and details will be shared in advance.
Financial Support
We do not want finances to be the reason a family walks away from The Gathering Place.
Families who need additional support may apply for financial aid. Aid is limited and based on availability, but we encourage families to reach out early so we can explore options together.
If tuition feels like a barrier, please send a note to L.Trim@TgPlearninglab.com before making a final decision. We want to work with families whenever possible.