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 an info session:
    Join us for a relaxed, informative session where you’ll learn about co-op and get a feel for our community. Details coming soon.

  3. Complete the application:
    After attending an info session, fill out the application form and submit the $35 application fee. Payments can be made via Venmo or your Step Up for Students (SUFS) portal.

  4. Participate in a family connection call:
    We’ll schedule a casual family conversation to get to know you, learn more about your child(ren), and ensure our programs are a great 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

Program Costs

  • Unit Study Program: $1200/trimester (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

  • Unit Study Program – Junior High Group: $1440/trimester (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

  • STEAM Club: $450/trimester (Fridays)

  • Enrichment Hour - ASL 1: Beginner American Sign Language: $275/trimester (Fridays)

  • Enrichment Hour - Art Studio: $275/trimester (Fridays)

Our co-op year is divided into three trimesters. Tuition is billed per trimester to give families flexibility.

Fees

  • Application Fee: $35 per family

  • Annual Registration Fee: $150 per family

  • STEAM Materials Fee: $25 per trimester per learner

Payments

Payments may be paid in full or split into two installments per trimester. On each date listed below, 50% of the trimester’s balance is due.

Payment Schedule:

  • Fall: August 15 & October 1

  • Winter: November 15 & January 1

  • Spring: February 15 & April 1

For STEAM participants, the materials fee is due with the first tuition payment of each trimester (August 15, November 15, February 15).

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 trimester; installment payments are not available through their portal.

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)

Please note that fees and tuition are non-refundable.

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.

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

Apply here!