Fees

Cook County School District 130 assesses student fees to help offset the cost of instructional materials, classroom supplies, and other educational resources used during the school year. Student fees are established annually by the Board of Education and are subject to change in accordance with District policy and applicable law. 

2026–2027 Student Fees 

Grade Level:	Annual Student Fee:
Early Childhood & Kindergarten	$50.00
Grades 1–5	$65.00
Grades 6–8	$120.00

Student fees are due at the beginning of each school year. 

 

Payment Information 
Cook County School District 130 accepts the following methods of payment: 

• Cash 
• Credit Card 
• Debit Card 

Personal checks are not accepted. 

Questions regarding student fee payments should be directed to your child's school office. 

 

Lost or Damaged Materials 
Students are responsible for the replacement cost of books, instructional materials, library materials, locks, technology devices, and other District property that is lost or damaged beyond normal wear and tear. 

These charges are not covered by a student fee waiver. 

Student Withdrawals and Fee Refunds 
When a student withdraws from Cook County School District 130 during the school year, student fee refunds will be issued according to the following schedule: 

Withdrawal During:	Refund Amount:
First Quarter	75%
Second Quarter	50%
Third Quarter	25%
Fourth Quarter	No Refund

 

 
Student Fee Waivers 
Cook County School District 130 recognizes that some families may experience financial hardship. Students will not be denied educational services or academic credit because a parent or guardian is unable to pay eligible student fees. 

Families who are unable to afford student fees may apply for a fee waiver in accordance with District policy. 

A student may qualify for a fee waiver if the household meets the income eligibility guidelines used for the federal free meal program or otherwise qualifies under District policy. 

 

Fee waivers apply only to eligible instructional fees and do not waive charges for: 

• Lost or damaged books 
• Library materials 
• Locks 
• School equipment 
• Technology devices 
• Supplies or materials damaged or lost by the student 

Applications for a student fee waiver are available at each school building. 

 

Additional Consideration for Fee Waivers 
When reviewing a fee waiver request, the building principal may consider additional circumstances, including: 

• Illness within the family 
• Extraordinary expenses resulting from fire, flood, storm damage, or similar events 
• Seasonal employment 
• Emergency situations 
• A work stoppage involving one or more parents or guardians 

 

Related Board Policy 
Student fees and fee waivers are governed by: 

• Board Policy 4:140 – Waiver of Student Fees 

The complete Board Policy Manual is available on the District's Board of Education webpage.