The Community Preschool at SOU
The Preschool is a self–support program. Our expenses (teacher’s salaries, cooking and art supplies, professional development, equipment, books, etc.) are covered by the tuition fees paid by families. We appreciate your timely payments.
Please note that tuition is computed for the entire school year not on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. not on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
There is a $130 non-refundable deposit to secure your child’s spot. The deposit does not apply toward monthly tuition.
We pay the university a substantial fee which includes maintenance, utilities, billing and clerical, internet usage and rent.
Schedule options:
- 2 days per week: $364
- 3 days per week: $546
- 4 days per week: $728
- 5 days per week: $910
University policy:
The tuition is charged and payable the first day of each month. If the tuition isn’t paid by the 30th of the month (same month as incurred) services will be suspended until payment in full is received. Typically, Accounting does not check balances until billing for the next month with the new month’s fees added. A notice of suspension of services is sent to the program director who then notifies the family. At this point the full balance on the account should be paid before services are reinstated. Families who are continually in arrears, may be required to pay the full amount of the remaining tuition before reinstatement of services.
To Make a Payment:
Registration fees for the 2024-2025 school year will be handled through the Bursar’s office. Payments may be delivered to the Bursar’s office located with Raider Student Services in the Computer Science building.
Once the service agreement is received by the preschool, parents are asked to wait 24 to 48 hours before paying the registration allowing enough time for the business offices to set up accounts.
Online Payments
Online payments can be made via our payment portal. You will need your Invoice Number. You can locate your Invoice Number in the upper right corner of your paper bill. SOU Faculty, Staff and Students please continue to make payments through your Banner accounts.
In person payments
Monthly tuition payments may be made with Bursar’s Office staff in Churchill Hall room 154. Non-cash payments can be deposited in the locked drop box near room 154.
Over-the-phone/credit card
To make over-the-phone/credit card payments please call 541-552-6562 and Karie or Faith will be able to assist you. If they are unavailable, please leave your contact information and someone will call you back.
Mail your payment
To mail in a payment include your invoice number and send to:
Southern Oregon University
Attention: Tina Cripe
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
If possible, please refer to the invoice number this payment is intended to settle.
Important Information
Adding/Reducing Days: Parents may add a day, if there is availability, to accommodate an occasional need. Please contact the Director for availability. A $45.50 fee will be added to your monthly tuition for each
additional day.
Illness: Because the program is based on teacher/child ratios we cannot provide make up days if your child is absent or ill. We must maintain specific ratios based on licensing and best practices.
To Withdraw: Occasionally a family may need to withdraw. If this is the case, please provide a written notice to the Director 30 days prior to the withdrawal. There is a $75.00 withdrawal fee along with any unpaid balances.”
Contact the Preschool
1250 Siskiyou Boulevard
Education/Psychology Bldg.
Ashland, OR 97520
Email: preschool@sou.edu
Phone:(541) 552-6922