Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition rates are set annually based on past expenses, realistic projections and other relevant economic factors.  The goal of our progam is to provide an affordable private school education to our families while maintaining the ability to remain academically competitive and fiscally responsible.

CURRENT TUITION FOR THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR

School Hours Only $6400/year

School Hours with Extended Care $7400/year

Before OR After Care (Fruitland Bus) $70/week

Before AND After Care (Fruitland Bus) $85/week

Stepping Stones accepts multiple forms of payments including cash, check, automatic debit, and credit cards (Visa, Discover, & Mastercard).  However, due to increasing costs, SSLA does add on a 3% credit card processing fee for all tuition payments made with a credit card.

ADDITIONAL FEES

Registration/Supply Fee: $215 per student.  This fee covers all school supplies for the year.  SSLA does not charge for textbooks as we currently receive the Non-public School Textbook Grant through the Maryland State Department of Education.

Technology Maintenance Fee: $40 per student in grades 2nd-12th only.

Optional School Lunch: Varies per month.  SSLA offers lunch options to students Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  A monthly calendar of what is available is sent home at the beginning of each month.

TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS

SSLA has several different payment options from which to choose.  Please contact the office for current payment schedules.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Currently, SSLA offers limited financial assistance, which will be re-evaluated on an annual basis.  We also participate in the Maryland Child Care Scholarship program.  Please contact the office for more information.

More information on our tuition policies can be found in our parent handbook.  Please go to our contact page if you would like more information.