Admissions

Admissions

The Cottage School admits students in grades 6-12 (ages 11-19) on a rolling basis. Prospective parents and students are welcome to attend a Middle and High School Open House each Thursday at 9:30 a.m. ***June-July: Please call to schedule appointment, 770/641-8688.***

The Cottage School program has consistently been recognized for excellence by distinguished educators, counselors, and psychologists. Most significant is the recognition given the school by the most valued audience of all TCS students and their families. The Cottage School is accredited by SAIS, SACS, and The Georgia Accrediting Commission.

TCS has been approved for participation in the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program (SB-10). For information on The Cottage School’s participation in the SB-10- Program, please email SB-10@cottageschool.org.

The Admissions process begins by requesting an information packet either online or by calling the school at 770/641-8688.

Tuition

The annual tuition schedule for the 2010-2011 school year:

Middle School Tuition (grades 6-8): $19,950
High School Tuition (grades 9-12): $20,950

Tuition includes the cost of textbooks, yearbook, student fees, and Parent Association dues.

Tuition Assistance

Every effort is made to assist families who need financial assistance for tuition payments. Funds for tuition assistance are limited and are awarded on the basis of determined financial need. Financial aid is available through limited funds. Financial aid recommendations are made by the Financial Aid Committee which uses a third-party source that provides the School with a confidential financial needs-analysis report. Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS) provides a framework through which household need can be measured fairly and equitably. Recommendations from TADS are used by the Financial Aid Committee in accordance with its policies to determine the award amount. Financial aid requests are processed in the order of need and according to available funds. Financial aid applications can be completed online at:

Click here to apply at https://www.tuitionaid.com

The Cottage School ID for TADS is 10015.

School Loan Programs

1. Your Tuition Solution.
The Cottage School participates in ”Your Tuition Solution.” Please feel free to contact Your Tuition Solution at 800-920-9777 or info@yourtuitionsolution.com if you have any questions.
Sallie Mae’s K–12 Family Education Loan can help you afford to send your child to a private primary or secondary
school. Get the money you need for tuition; you can borrow a minimum of $1,000 up to the total cost of education.1
Benefits
• Competitive interest rates that reward good credit
• Flexible repayment terms—you decide the repayment term that best fits your needs
• No application fee
• Easy online application for borrowers and cosigners—about 20 minutes is all it takes
• Fast credit decision while you’re online
• No prepayment penalty
Eligibility
The Sallie Mae K–12 Family Education Loan is available to parents, family members, or other creditworthy
individuals to assist students attending private elementary, middle, or high schools. These include preparatory
schools, Montessori schools, boarding schools and others.
1 Visit SallieMae.com/K12Terms for additional information. Terms, conditions and limitations apply.
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2. Sallie Mae’s K–12 Family Education Loan Program can help parents afford to send their child to a private primary or secondary school. Get the money needed for tuition; borrow a minimum of $1,000 up to the total cost of education.
Benefits
  • Competitive interest rates that reward good credit
  • Flexible repayment terms—you decide the repayment term that best fits your needs
  • No application fee
  • Easy online application for borrowers and cosigners—about 20 minutes is all it takes
  • Fast credit decision while you’re online
  • No prepayment penalty
Eligibility
The Sallie Mae K–12 Family Education Loan is available to parents, family members, or other creditworthy individuals to assist students attending private elementary, middle, or high schools. These include preparatory schools, Montessori schools, boarding schools and others.
Visit SallieMae.com/K12Terms for additional information. Terms, conditions and limitations apply.

TCS accepts (and is approved by) both of these student loan programs.

For additional information, contact TCS’  Office of Admission. Consideration for financial assistance is given only after a student is accepted for admission to The Cottage School.

To Request an Information Packet

Online Request

Student Name: (required)

Parents:

Mother:

Father:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Email:

School:

Current Grade:

Notes:

Tests Available w/ Dates:

Services Desired:  Admissions Grade 6-12 Placement SAT/ACT Consultative Tutorial Diagnostic SSAT Other

Services Other:

How did you learn about The Cottage School?

(Check all that apply)

 Parent Parent Name:

Web Search:  Google Yahoo www.cottageschool.org Other

Other:

Radio Ads:  NPR WSB AM 750 Other

Other:

Print Ads:  Atlanta Magazine Atlanta Parent Atlanta Business Chronicle Know Atlanta Around Town Neighbor Newspapers

Referral From:

School Counselor:

Professional:


If you have any questions regarding the form please contact Liz Scott, Director of Admissions/Registrar: (770) 641-8688 ext. 5102, or email: lizs@cottageschool.org

An information package will be mailed immediately. Upon review of the information, please make an appointment to discuss admission of your student and to tour the school.

Middle School: Joseph Digieso, Principal, 770/640-8037
High School Dr. Jacque Digieso, Executive Director, 770/641-8688