The yearly cost of the program has been split into 9 equal payments. The payment schedule is outlined below:
| Program | Preschool ECE and Kindergarten | |
| Payment Period | mid Sept through May | |
| Bills Mailed to You |
30th of each month (approximately) | |
| Payments Due by Mail |
by the 15th of each month | |
| Automatic Payments Deducted | between the 15th and the 20th of the month | |
| Late Fees | A late fee of $20 will be charged to your account if payment has not been received in the Tuition and Billing Office by the 25th of the month. |
Payment Methods
The following payment methods are available:
Paying in Cash
Please make all cash payments in person.
Payments can only be accepted at:
Denver Public Schools
Disbursement Office
900 Grant Street Room 403
Paying by Check
Please make checks out to Denver Public Schools.
Payments may be sent to:
Denver Public Schools
Tuition and Billing
900 Grant Street Room 403
Denver, CO. 80203
When sending a payment by mail, please include the following information on the check:
- Account number (found on the statement mailed each month)
- Your home phone number
- Your child’s name
A check may take up to 21 days to clear your bank after it is posted to your account.
Returned checks are subject to collections by PFS (Professional Finance Company) and will be debited from your checking account electronically for the face amount of the check plus their fee of $40. This transaction will appear on your bank statement when they collect the funds. After two returned checks, payment must be made with money order or cash.
Paying by Money Order
Please make out money orders to Denver Public Schools.
Payments may be sent to:
Denver Public Schools
Tuition and Billing
900 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203
When sending a payment by mail, please include the following information on the money order:
- Account number (found on the statement mailed each month)
- Your home phone number
- Your child’s name
Paying by Credit Card, Debit Card, or Electronic Fund Transfer
If you would like to sign up to have your payments automatically charged or debited, and have not done so already, please complete the Express Pay form. Return this form to the Tuition Billing Office by fax (720-423-3697) NO LATER than 5 days prior to when your payment would be processed. For more information on due dates, please see the payment schedule above.
Past Due Accounts
When the account becomes seriously past due, the principal will be notified and your child may be dis-enrolled from the program according to the process detailed in the account information packet mailed with the first statement and in the forms and informative docs below.
Change of Address or Contact Information
It is your responsibility to contact Tuition Billing with address or contact information changes. You are obligated to make a payment by the due date, whether you receive a statement or not.
Withdrawing from a Tuition-Based Program
In order to withdraw your child from any Tuition-Based Program, please complete and return a Change in Status form. Failure to complete the Change of Status form will result in your account being charged in full until notice is received. Change of Status forms are available in your school’s front office and in forms and informative docs below.
Forms and Informative Documents
| Form | Description |
| Change of Status 2012-2013 English | Spanish |
Use the Change of Status Form to withdraw your child from a tuition-based program or if you have experienced any change that will affect your tuition (i.e. change in income, household size, or if you move from outside the district inside the district). |
| Express Pay | Use the Express Pay Form to sign up for automatic payments by credit card, debit card, or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT). |
| Account Information Letter (Traditional Programs) | This is the letter sent by Tuition Billing to the parents/guardians of students who are entering traditional programs. The letter outlines the payment process. |
If you have any questions, please call Tuition and Billing at 720-423-3698.
