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[quote=Anonymous]They take out a HELOC; enlist extended family help (grandparent, siblings); cutting expenses way, way back (one car; no vacations/eating out; moving to a cheaper home such as a condo or apartment). Lab does offer some financial aid; if they accept your child you can apply.

Sometimes 2-3 years at a specialized school is all that is needed to get your child on track and ready to transition back to a regular school. But no guarantees.

Many families instead invest a lot in private tutors and continue to attend public schools. It is a cheaper way to go, but has drawbacks as well.

I would see no benefit to moving to DC, unless it would lower your overall housing cost -- there is a slim chance you could attend a DCPS school for a year or so, and if they fail to provide adequate (not perfect or best) services to your child with an IEP, then you could sue and perhaps secure a place at Lab or another private with public dollars. it's not an easy process.

There is a low-income private school voucher program in DC, but you can only make like 2x the poverty rate to qualify and even then the maximum amount available is about $10K. Not sure if Lab even participates in this program. 
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