Accessibility is at the heart of our educational work.

In everything we do, we strive to find an equitable path forward. As we share in our Core Values - we believe in an affordable education with tuition based on need and an ability to pay. We aim to offer the full Golden Bridges experience at a cost that takes into consideration the financial challenges of living in San Francisco alongside the sustainability and well-being of the school organization and teacher salaries.

Families from all economic backgrounds are welcome at Golden Bridges.

Sustainable Tuition

The Board of Trustees for Golden Bridges School set tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year at $25,000 for Kindergarten - 7th Grade. Preschool tuition varies by program (see below). At this level, our budget can provide an equitable amount of Tuition Assistance to nearly 50% of our families (using 20-25% of annual budget).
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2021-2022 Tuition 
Preschool-7th: $25,000
Dandelion and Blackberry preschool classes operate 8:30-1:00pm, 5 days a week.

2021-2022 Tumbleweed Forest School Tuition
Preschool: $15,000
Tumbleweed is a half day outdoor program, 8:30-1:00pm, 3 days a week.

Tuition for the 2022-2023 school year will be announced in February. 

​Tuition includes all school supplies, art materials, and field trips.
Our food program is on pause for the 2021-2022 school year and will resume as soon as we are able to do so safely. Children bring their own food and snacks.

After School Program

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​Preschool Aftercare
  • M-F, 1:00pm-5:30pm - $8,500
​Fees are not pro-rated if fewer hours/days are utilized.
​A limited number of spaces are available at this time.

​K-4 and Grades 5-8 After School Programs
After school care is available and a space is guaranteed for all Kinder-8th graders, Monday - Friday, until 5:30pm.
"We feel that this approach is not just so that our individual children can grow and be successful, but rather that this type of education benefits humanity as a whole. And that's what we want to bring and share within this community of Golden Bridges."
​— Golden Bridges Parent

Tuition Assistance

Goals

  • To offer this education to families from all economic backgrounds.
  • To create an objective, needs-based measure of a family’s ability to pay while continuing to honor individual circumstances.
  • To build a sustainable financial model for Golden Bridges.

Process

To apply for financial aide, each family - returning and new - must complete an application using the online platform FAST.  Each applicant is asked to provide detailed financial information and to supply related tax forms for verification: 2020 form 1040, 2018 1040, and W2.

The application must be completed by January 15, 2022 to be considered.

Part of the FAST application asks the family to make a tuition offering. 
Once all Tuition Assistance applications have been received, the administration will seek to balance the needs of the individual families and the tuition assistance budget.  This will likely require a further conversation, either over the phone or in person, to determine a tuition that is sustainable for everyone. 
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Admission is not contingent on financial need.
Financial information is NOT shared with the Admissions Committee.  
The Admissions Committee (Faculty Members) submits acceptance recommendations to the Administration where tuition assistance is then allocated.

NOTE: Tuition Assistance award is contingent upon the verification of tax information.

Timeline

NEW APPLICANTS

November-January 15, 2022
  • ​Access FAST to complete your tuition assistance application.  The application does not need to be completed in one sitting so get started early.

​January 15, 2022
  • Admission Applications Due
  • FAST Tuition Assistance Application Due 

​​February
  • Interviews

March 8, 2022
  • Decisions mailed
  • Letter sent with tuition recommendation and preliminary contract

March 16, 2022
  • Contracts and/or deposits due for Preschool and 1st year Kindergarten

March 25, 2022
  • Contracts and/or deposits due for 2nd year Kindergarten and Grades

April 15, 2022
  • Tax Documents due to FAST for verification
RE-ENROLLING FAMILIES

November-January 15, 2022
  • ​Access FAST to complete your financial assistance application.  The application does not need to be completed in one sitting so get started early.

​January 15, 2022
  • FAST Tuition Assistance Application Due 

​January -February 2022
  • Tuition conversations and agreements     

​February 6, 2022
  • Re-enrollment contracts mailed/emailed

February 14, 2022
  • Re-enrollment contracts and deposits due

​April 15, 2022
  • Tax Documents due to FAST for verification