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When choosing TLC, we recognize that this can be a significant financial commitment for a family. However we also believe that our academic program is exceptional and distinct. We offer payment plans for families as well as limited financial assistance.
Tuition 2023–2024
There is a $1,000 registration fee due with enrollment contract. Tuition (see below) is broken into nine installments between the months of June through February.
- K/1: $12,700
- 2/3: $13,200
- 4: $13,200
- 5/6/7/8: $14,300
Note: If multiple children from the same family attend TLC, the oldest child’s tuition is full price, and the tuition of all younger siblings is discounted by 5%.
Tuition payments begin in June for the following school year, and are divided into 9 installments. Lunch bunch, homework and recess club attendance, etc. will be invoiced as an additional amount on a monthly basis.
After School Clubs
ENRICHMENT CLUBS – We have several community members that offer after school clubs to enrich your child’s experience at TLC. From athletics to art to Dungeons and Dragons, we have a variety of options. Clubs have an additional fee that varies.
HOMEWORK/RECESS CLUB – If you need after school care for your child, they can participate in the after school homework/recess club. Offering additional academic support on select days, students get time to complete homework and relax with friends. Club ends daily at 4:15 pm in time for the late bus run.
After School Clubs
ENRICHMENT CLUBS – We have several community members that offer after school clubs to enrich your child’s experience at TLC. From athletics to art to Dungeons and Dragons, we have a variety of options. Clubs have an additional fee that varies.
HOMEWORK/RECESS CLUB – If you need after school care for your child, they can participate in the after school homework/recess club. Offering additional academic support on select days, students get time to complete homework and relax with friends. Club ends daily at 4:15 pm in time for the late bus run.
Lunch Bunch
To relieve the hassle of packing lunch, we offer Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Fridays with food trucks that come to campus. You can opt for our Lunch Bunch package or you can choose to purchase lunch on a daily basis.
$400/semester (Food truck service on Tuesdays and Fridays.)
Extended Care
Family schedules don’t always align with school schedules. If you need extended care, your child can stay supervised at TLC until 5:30 pm for an additional fee. No bus service is available at this time.
Early Bird Care – $200/semester (7:35 – 8:10 am)
After Care – (Monday – Thursday until 4:15 pm) – $400/semester
Late Care (Monday – Thursday until 5:30 pm) – $300/semester
Friday Only Care – $300/semester
Other Fees
From time to time there may be other occasional fees for trips or school events.
Transportation
We offer full morning and afternoon bus service between downtown Asheville and TLC’s campus. We also offer partial bus service options if you only need transportation help a few days a week. We do have limited bus seats available, but work with families to coordinate carpools if needed.
$650/semester (morning and afternoon service)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Opportunity Scholarship applications are available beginning February 1 of each year.
NORTH CAROLINA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
TLC participates with the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship program. This is an income/need based scholarship program. We encourage families to apply for this grant program to support your child’s TLC education.
ASSISTANCE GRANTS
As part of our commitment to make a TLC education available to highly qualified students, we offer limited assistance grants. Families must apply for these grants by December 31 of each year for consideration. If you want to apply for an assistance grant, please contact Holly Baumgartner (holly@thelearningcommunity.org).
