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Scholarship and tuition assistance opportunities include:

Publicly Funded Childcare (Vouchers)

Apply for publicly funded childcare

Free & Reduced-Price Meals

Students qualifying for free or reduced-price may also qualify for tuition reduction. Free and Reduced Meals. Please contact Deirdre Storms at 216-295-5593 or storms_d@shaker.org.

Apply for Free & Reduced-Price Meals

Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)

Cuyahoga County can provide 50% scholarship assistance to families earning up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level (for example: up to $124,800 annual income for a family of four.)

Upon acceptance into the program, a $100 deposit must be paid to the Preschool Administrative Assistant to reserve the child’s spot in the program. Please see the Payment Methods below.

Payment Frequency

Tuition payments are due two weeks prior to the date services are rendered.

Payment Methods for 2025-2026

Direct Payment Plan: You authorize monthly scheduled payments to be made on the first of each month from your checking or savings account.  

PaySchools Central: Monthly tuition installment payments through PaySchools Central, our District payment platform. Should you choose this option, you can register your student at payschoolscentral.com.

Tuition Due Dates for 2025-2026

*Deposit will be used toward the first month of tuition.

The Shaker Heights Early Childhood Program also provides options for students with disabilities: 

• If you suspect that your child may be eligible for preschool special education services, contact the Preschool Psychologist at 216-295-4913.
• If your child has an existing IEP, please contact Special Education Supervisor Erin Dzolic at 216-295-6186.