If dad makes about 60k, and mom SAH, how much financial aid?

[Anonymous]

For a preschool that is about 10,000 part time, 13,000 full time? The mom also has a baby at home so wouldn't be "expected" to work. I know it depends on the school, but if you have experience with this kind of thing, how much FA would you expect his family to get?

[Anonymous]

None, sorry. I haven't heard of any preschools that have money left over for new families in this economy, all money is needed for current families. Good luck. Are you in DC? Not sure if they still have the Parks Dept coop nursery schools running but some were pretty good and they were much more affordable.

[Anonymous]

Let's say they do. Pretend I said kindergarten. No this family is out in Annapolis.

[Anonymous]

Why is mom not expected to work?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why is mom not expected to work?

UM...she has a baby

[Anonymous]

A family with a SAHM and school aged children is seen by private schools as potentially capable of providing income. The "potential income" of a SAHM with younger (not school-aged children) is not considered when making a decision.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is mom not expected to work?

UM...she has a baby

Again, why is she not working?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:None, sorry. I haven't heard of any preschools that have money left over for new families in this economy, all money is needed for current families. Good luck. Are you in DC? Not sure if they still have the Parks Dept coop nursery schools running but some were pretty good and they were much more affordable.

I also doubt you would get anything even though you would qualify for it. Most schools have no FA for new families this year.

[Anonymous]

Looking in 2012 not this year. Let's hope things improve!

[Anonymous]

More than likely they'll offer to give you about $3k a year

[Anonymous]

OP,
A SAHM with a newborn and a SAHN with a toddler are viewed differently. Which you probably know. Also it is not too early to call schools and research when it's best to apply. 18 months and ticking is not too early to ask!

[Anonymous]

It's never too early to ask. You apply for aid when you apply for admission. They"ll tell you how much aid you will get if any, and if you feel like you can pay the difference you'll accept or keep searching until you find something different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is mom not expected to work?

UM...she has a baby

Again, why is she not working?[/quote

You're right! She should just pop that thing out of her stomach and dump it in daycare three days later like every other good mom. Thanks for your contribution to this thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is mom not expected to work?

UM...she has a baby

Again, why is she not working?[/quote

You're right! She should just pop that thing out of her stomach and dump it in daycare three days later like every other good mom. Thanks for your contribution to this thread.

Not right away but 60k for a family of four is not much and two salaries could help. She may be able to earn more than her husband.

[Anonymous]

A family with an income of $60k probably should look for more affordable preschool options. If you are a SAHM, then you really don't need preschool for daycare like working moms do. You could easily do a quality part-time or half-day program for a much more reasonable price. How old is your child?

FWIW, young children (2s and 3s and even some 4s) only need a part-time program (and some don't even need anything until pre-K). $10k seems really high for PT. Also FWIW, I found a high quality FT (8:45 to 2:45) pre-K that is a nice balance between play-based and academic learning plus weekly formal music, PE, art classes and library trips. This is for 4s/5s entering K the following year. Check out local parochial schools for reasonably priced full-day pre-K (in the $6k range).