Admissions Process
Affording Burke's
Burke’s has a strong commitment to ensuring socioeconomic diversity in the school and recognizes that tuition and fees are a large financial commitment for families. For the 2022-23 academic year, more than $2.65 Million was awarded to approximately 26% of our students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade whose families have demonstrated need. Families receiving assistance will be awarded reductions on not only tuition, but on extended care, transportation, educational support and other school-related expenses at the same percentage rate as their overall award. For example, if you receive 75% off of your tuition, you will additionally be awarded 75% off of any transportation, extended care costs, etc. Families on financial assistance also receive a uniform stipend.
Please note: Financial assistance applications through TADS will be open at the beginning of November 2022.
Applicant Families
The goal of the financial assistance program at Burke’s is to expand access to families and increase socioeconomic diversity within the school community. With the understanding that all families are making some level of sacrifice to afford an independent school education for their child(ren), Burke’s endeavors to ensure that financial assistance awarding is fair and accessible to all students in need.
Important Dates
Each year, the tuition deposit of $1,500 is due in March with a student's enrollment contract. The Business Office can arrange payment for the remaining balance as follows:
Important Dates
| January 31 | Financial assistance applications due |
| February 14 | 2021 submitted tax returns and supporting documents due |
| March 19 | Financial assistance decisions sent with admission decisions |
Each year, the tuition deposit of $1,500 is due in March with a student's enrollment contract. The Business Office can arrange payment for the remaining balance as follows:
Payment Plans
- One payment: The enrollment deposit is due in March. The balance is due by June 1.
- Two payments: The enrollment deposit is due in March. The remaining tuition balance is payable in two installments: 65% due on June 1 and 35% due on December 1.
- Nine payments: The enrollment deposit is due in March. The remaining tuition balance is payable in nine monthly installments, with the first payment due in May and the final payment due in January.
Currently Enrolled Families
All financial assistance decisions are mailed along with re-enrollment packets in February. Returning families must submit their applications for financial assistance by January 31.
Important Dates
| January 31 | Financial assistance applications due |
| February 14 | 2021 submitted tax returns and supporting documents due |
| February 21 | Financial assistance re-enrollment contracts sent via TADS |
| March 2 | Financial assistance re-enrollment due |
Each year, the tuition deposit of $1,500 is due in February with a student's re-enrollment contract. The Business Office can arrange payment for the remaining balance as follows:
Payment Plans
- One payment: The enrollment deposit is due on March 2. The balance is due by June 1.
- Two payments: The enrollment deposit is due in March 2. The remaining tuition balance is payable in two installments: 65% due on June 1 and 35% due on December 1.
- Nine payments: The enrollment deposit is due on March 2. The remaining tuition balance is payable in nine monthly installments, with the first payment due in May and the final payment due in January.
Tuition 2022-23
| All New Families: | $42,983 |
| Returning Families Grades K-3 and 5-8: | $42,983 |
| Returning Families Grade 4: | $41,615 |
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Burke's mission is to educate, encourage and empower girls. Our school combines academic excellence with an appreciation for childhood so that students thrive as learners, develop a strong sense of self, contribute to community, and fulfill their potential, now and throughout life.
Burke’s
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7070 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
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