Tuition + Financing : Live Oak cultivates a student body that reflects the socioeconomic diversity of the Bay Area. Financing options are available for tuition payment. Families with moderate or high need are encouraged to apply for tuition assistance.
2009-2010 Tuition
Lower School K-5: $21,150
Middle School 6-8: $21,600
Refundable Deposits
Capital Deposit: $1,000 paid in each of the first three years of attendance and returned upon leaving the school. Work Deposit: $500 returned at the end of each school year if parent work hours have been fulfilled. For more information about parent work hours see Our School > Parent Participation.
Financing Options
A 10% non-refundable deposit is due March 1 for the upcoming academic year. An additional 10% is due on June 1, with the remaining balance due August 1. Credit card payment is accepted with a 3% fee. We also offer two payment options for the balance: 1. Three payments due May 1, August 1 and November 1; 2. Nine payments due monthly April 1 through December 1. Both options require an automatic checking account deduction which incurs a 1% fee. Tuition Refund Insurance (2.6% of tuition) is also required for either option.
Financial Aid
Families with a moderate or high need are encouraged to apply for financial aid through Live Oak's tuition assistance program. Currently, 25 percent of Live Oak families receive financial aid. Awards range from 10% to 75% of total tuition costs; award levels are based on the School and Student Service for Financial Aid's determination of need. For financial aid steps and deadlines see Admissions > Step by Step.
Tuition Assistance Scenarios
Families with a wide variety of economic circumstances can qualify for tuition assistance at Live Oak School. Below are a few sample scenarios demonstrating typical tuiton assistance allocations.
Family 1Gross Taxable Income: $90,000 |
Family 2Gross Taxable Income: $199,000 |
Family 3Gross Taxable Income: $128,000 |
Family 4Gross Taxable Income: $191,000 Financial Assistance: $20,600 |
