Preschool Tuition Assistance Program

Geographic Scope: Tredyffrin and Easttown townships, Pennsylvania (students must reside in Tredyffrin/Easttown School District)

Focus Areas: Preschool tuition assistance for young students

In partnership with local preschools, FLITE provides preschool tuition assistance to young students residing in Tredyffrin and Easttown who meet certain financial criteria. The preschool program must be academic in nature.

Eligibility:

• Student must reside in the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
• Preschool does not need to be in the district
• Preschool program must be academic
• Family must demonstrate financial need
• Preschool administrators determine financial need

Key Information:

• Preschools often provide some aid in addition to FLITE funding
• FLITE funds will be refunded if student withdraws from preschool program

Application Process

For Parents:

1. Contact the preschool administrator
2. Preschool determines financial need
3. Preschool administrator completes Preschool Scholarship form and submits to FLITE

For Preschools:

1. Identify eligible students (residing in Tredyffrin/Easttown School District with financial need)
2. Complete the Preschool Scholarship Assistance Form with the following information:
   • Preschool information (name, address, contact person)
   • Student information (name, parent/guardian name and address)
   • Description of student's needs and reason for scholarship request
   • Date student needs scholarship assistance
   • School year to be covered
   • Number of days per week student will attend
   • Total tuition cost
   • Total scholarship amount requested from FLITE
   • Whether preschool will provide additional financial assistance
3. Verify and acknowledge:
   • Funds will go only to student tuition
   • No decision-maker at preschool will personally benefit
   • Student/family demonstrates financial need
   • Family resides in Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
   • Funds will be refunded if student withdraws
4. Submit form electronically

Review Timeline: FLITE will review and respond within a few days