Investing in your child’s future.
Choosing a boarding school for your child represents a significant financial commitment. Brehm Admissions staff can help direct you to available resources to help cover the costs of tuition and other expenses.
Some of our students receive full tuition reimbursement via their school districts under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Brehm is on the Illinois State Board of Education’s (ISBE) list of approved day placements. For more information, contact your school district or State Board of Education and ask for a Parents Rights Handbook.
Tuition
2023- 2024 BOARDING TUITION – $86,346
Designed to be primarily all-inclusive for boarding students, the tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $86,346. It includes an individualized educational plan, residential living, and everything listed below:
- Assigned dorm room
- Meals prepared in the dining hall and on the weekends in dorm kitchens
- Required textbooks
- Speech and language therapy
- School-issued Apple laptop with the latest assistive technology bundle
- Standard medical and clinical support
- Basic recreational clubs
- Weekend staff-planned recreation activities and day-trip outings
- Tutoring during study hours
- Social skills training
- Practical life skills training
- Transportation to and from activities and appointments
2023- 2024 DAY STUDENT TUITION – $51,808
Designed for regional day students, the total cost of day tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $51,808 It includes:
- An individualized holistic educational plan
- Lunch in the dining hall
- Required textbooks
- Speech and language therapy
- School-issued Apple laptop with the latest assistive technology bundle
- Standard medical and clinical support
- After-school day tutoring
- Some social skills training
- Transportation to and from school-related activities
ANNUAL FEES:
- International Student Fee – $1,000
- Computer Insurance – $150
- Recreation – $1,650
- Arrowsmith Licensing Fee – $5,000 (for students enrolled in the Arrowsmith Program)
VARIABLE EXPENSES:
- Counseling sessions
- Occupational therapy
- Transportation to/from the airport for calendar breaks
- Driver’s education
- Overnight trips
Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
The Brehm Preparatory School Foundation’s Annual Giving Campaign also supports scholarships and tuition assistance to help recognize students’ successes and benefit families by offsetting tuition costs. Tuition assistance is awarded by the tuition assistance committee and is based on a family’s stated need and the availability of funds raised.
Eligible students receiving merit-based and needs-based scholarships go through an application process and are awarded scholarships by the Foundation’s scholarship committee. For more information on tuition assistance, contact Admissions. For scholarship information, contact the Foundation.
