Hilltop has a sliding fee schedule for tuition fees. Fee levels are based
on family size and gross monthly income. Once a family is accepted into
Hilltop they will complete the Fee Level Questionnaire form which will
determine their fee level. Families at the “A” or “B” fee levels may be
eligible for a tuition subsidy. The Fee Level Questionnaire form is also
used to apply for tuition subsidies. Families receiving reduced fees at
the “A”, “B”, or “C” level must submit a new Fee Level Questionnaire form
each semester.
Fees are payable by cash, check, money order, cashiers’ check, or SRS
Vision card. We do not accept credit or debit cards. This way we can
keep our tuition costs lower.
Tuition Subsidies
Families at the “A” or “B” fee level MAY be eligible for a tuition subsidy.
These subsidies are provided by Hilltop Grants (through various fundraising
activities) and Douglas County Child Development Association (funded by
the local United Way). Hilltop also accepts payments through SRS Vision
cards.
There is no guarantee that subsidies will be continued each semester.
Fee Level Questionnaires must be completed and submitted timely for
subsidy consideration each semester. If one child in a family receives
a subsidy, it is not guaranteed that a sibling will also receive a
subsidy. Due to the demand for tuition subsidies, late applications
will receive secondary consideration after all timely applications have
been processed.
Children receiving a tuition subsidy are allowed 5 absences per month
with no additional fees due. Absences in excess of 5 per month are not
considered qualified absences. The parent/guardian must pay the subsidy
amount per day for absences in excess of 5 day per month.
Fee Payments
A fee agreement showing amount due and due dates is provided to each
family. Fees are payable in advance. Generally fees for the first
half of the month are due on the 1st and are considered late after
the 5th of the month. Fees for the 2nd half of the month are due on
the 16th and are considered late after the 20th of the month.
Fees are payable by cash, check, money order, cashiers’ check, or
SRS Vision Card. We do not accept credit or debit cards.
If an SRS child care plan is written for less than the fees due on the
fee agreement, the parent/guardian is responsible for payment of the
fees not covered in the SRS plan.
Families are responsible for payment when children are absent from the center.
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