School for Community Learning, Enrollment

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School for Community Learning, Enrollment

Equitable Access to Progressive Education

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Welcome to the application for SCL, celebrating more than 10 years of progressive, sustainability-based education for Pre-K through 8th grades.

2024-2025 Student Application

2024-2025 Student Application

How to Apply

01 Complete Application

Fill out the application above! Someone from the SCL team will reach out to confirm your application right away. The application lets us know you are interested in enrolling.

02 Take a School Tour

After touring the school, you will feel confident about whether SCL is a great fit for your child. Bring your child, too! We'd enjoy seeing you both.

03 Student Shadow Day

A full- or half-day shadow experience in our classrooms will give your child an immersive experience of how it feels to attend SCL. If school is not in session, we like to have the student visit the school so that we can meet them. 

04  Complete Registration

When you visit the school after your child's shadow day, we will ask you to complete enrollment paperwork and submit a $50 registration fee to secure your child's spot; it will be applied toward the materials fee for the year. 

What you'll need to register

Important Dates

2024/25 Open Application Window

Lottery Pool - Now through February 16th, 2024
All applications will be gathered and names will be put in a lottery for open student seats.

2024/25 Lottery Closes

February 16, 2024

Online lottery applications close on February 16, 2024. All applications received prior to 2/16/24 will enter a lottery for open student spots. Families will be notified the week of February 19th about the status of their application.

Ongoing Enrollment

After February 16th, we will continue to accept applications until any available spaces are filled or for a waitlist if a classroom is full.

Enrollment FAQs

  • How do I apply to SCL?

    The application process is quick and easy. Complete the form on this page and we will contact you to walk you through the next steps.

  • Do you offer tuition assistance?

    Most of our families qualify for tuition support through a Choice Scholarship and only need to pay a very small tuition fee. 


    If you are concerned about your ability to pay for an SCL education for your student, please reach out and our team will make sure to explore every option to make SCL affordable for your family. 

  • Does my child get a preference if their sibling attends the school?

    Yes. SCL gives priority to applications from families that already have a sibling in attendance at our school, and to the children of parents employed at our school. 

  • Why is SCL's tuition so low in comparison with other private schools?

    We believe that all students deserve a quality education regardless of their ability to pay a private school price. We're excited to share that most of our students are eligible for a School Choice Voucher and pay little, if anything, in tuition costs. 

  • Do you hold a student lottery?

    If we receive more applications than there are places available for a specific grade, we hold a random lottery from online applications received between January 1 and March 1, 2023. Families are notified by email if a lottery is necessary. Applicants who do not receive an offer from the lottery are put on a waitlist and notified if space becomes available.

  • Are there any costs to apply to SCL?

    We ask you to submit a $50 registration fee to secure your child's spot; it will be applied toward their materials fee for the year.  

  • What are your tuition rates?

    We have a commitment to removing family income as a barrier to enrollment. Our tuition structure reflects this. 


    Most of our students qualify for some level of financial assistance.


     We accept Choice Scholarships provided by the state of Indiana, and we also offer tuition assistance to qualifying families.


    2023-2024 Tuition Rates per Academic Year -


    Half-Day Pre-K: $3,500


    Half Day Kindergarten: $5,250


    Full Day Pre-K: $5,000


    Full Day Kindergarten-8th Grade: $7,500 


    Additional material fees fluctuate from year to year. Families who qualify for free or reduced lunch are exempt from the textbook fee.



  • Do you offer special education services?

    Yes! If a student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or a  Choice Scholarship Education Plan (CSEP), we request that the parent submit it to us so that we can be sure the services and supports we provide would be a good fit to meet the child's needs. 


  • Do you accept mid-year transfers?

    Mid-year transfers are allowed if there is space. Any students interested in transferring mid-year would go through the same enrollment process as other students enrolling. Parents should call the school and come in for a meeting.


Have a Question?

We've got you covered!

Interested in SCL, but not quite ready to apply?

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Questions about scheduling a tour?


Please send us a note and let us know what you need. We're here to help.

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