Enrollment & Cost

Enrollment Process

Space is Limited!

We thoughtfully review all applications with care. Our priority is to facilitate a positive and collaborative community.

  1. Review our programs & learn about us:
    Start by exploring our website to learn more about our programs, philosophy, and what makes our co-op community unique.

  2. Attend a tour
    Reach out to request a tour. We’ll follow up with scheduling details so you can walk the space, meet the team, and ask questions.

  3. Fill out an application:
    After attending an info session, fill out the application form and submit the $35 application fee.

  4. Participate in a trial day:
    Learners attend a trial day to experience the rhythm of the day and ensures our program is a strong mutual fit.

  5. Receive your enrollment decision
    Once all steps are complete, you’ll receive your enrollment decision and next steps for joining co-op.

Costs

2026-2027 School Year Program Costs

Core Programs (meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays)

  • Unit Study Elementary Program: $3,900/annually ($975/qtr)

    9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Unit Study Junior High Program (middle school): $4,500/annually ($1,125/qtr)

    9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Enrichment Classes (meets on Fridays)

  • STEAM Club 1 (Lower elementary): $1,360/annually ($340qtr)

    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  • STEAM Club 2 (Upper elementary + middle school): $1,360/annually ($340qtr)

    12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  • Electives: ~$275 (varies by offering)

    Currently we offer Pickleball, American Sign Language (ASL), and Story Detectives.

    Scheduled opposite STEAM blocks (participants enrolled in both STEAM block and two electives, may attend a full Friday program day from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

Fees

  • Application Fee: $35 per family

  • Annual Registration Fee: $150 for the first participant and $50 for each additional participant in the same family, with a $250 family maximum.

  • STEAM Materials Fee: $25/quarter per participant

Payments

Payments are due on August 2, November 2, February 2, and April 2. For scholarship families, these dates align with SUFS funding distributions.

Accepted payment methods include:

  • Step Up For Students direct pay

  • Check (made payable to St. Augustine Co-op)

  • Venmo (@stacoop, with a 3% service fee)

Step Up for Students

St. Augustine Co-op is an authorized Step Up for Students (SUFS) direct pay provider. Here’s a quick guide on how to use your scholarship to pay for program fees.

For PEP and UA scholarship recipients, all program fees can be paid directly through your Step Up For Students account. Please note that SUFS requires full payment of each quarter. Installment payments are not available through their portal.

Please note that program costs and fees are non-refundable.

We are excited about the possibility of your family joining our community!

Apply here!