Tuition Assistance

Universal Pre-K Funding

The fall of 2016 marked the start of a new universal pre-K law in Vermont, Act 166. The purpose of Act 166 is to allow all children to start school armed with the skills necessary for future success, and a big part of that success starts with a high-quality early education program.

This funding (the equivalent of ten hours of preschool education per week) is available for families of all three, four and five-year-old children not attending kindergarten.

Under Act 166, public schools must provide access to early education by either providing programs directly in the schools or by partnering with pre-approved community programs like Spring Hill School.

Families with children attending Spring Hill School (and not simultaneously a complementary public preschool program) will see this funding cover the first ten hours per week of the morning preschool program (7:45-12:45). To access this funding parents need to contact their child’s home school and provide the necessary documentation and paperwork.

CCFAP

Spring Hill School accepts payments from Vermont’s Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) to help offset tuition costs. The historic passing of the Vermont Child Care Law (Act 76) in June of 2023 paved the way for more financial support for families. By the end of 2024, families earning up to 575% of the federal poverty are eligible.

 Information on CCFAP  https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/ccfap and on Act 76 https://letsgrowkids.org/vermont-child-care-bill-act-76-educators-families-kids?emci=fe71a6b9-391f-ee11-a9bb-00224832eb73&emdi=bff86793-591f-ee11-a9bb-00224832eb73&ceid=8140462  We strongly encourage families to explore this program as it benefits both families (reduced tuition) and Spring Hill School (higher reimbursement rates from the state).