Tuition & Scholarships
tuition for the school year and trainee programs
Tuition (2025 2026 School Year)
Level 1: $4,545
Level 2: $5,460
Level 3: $6,130
Level 4: $7,395
Level 5: $8,315
Level 6: $9,420
Level 7: $10,545
Level 8: $10,660
Trainees: $13,500
$250
The non-refundable registration fee holds a student’s spot for enrollment in the School Year.
Level 4 AND 5: $250
Level 6–8 AND Trainee: $500
The non-refundable wellness fee is paid by all Level 4–8 students and Trainees and helps offset expenses related to wellness/student life programming and equipment and physical therapy screenings.
Housing Registration Fee: $500
The non-refundable housing registration fee holds a student’s spot in housing for the School Year.
Housing Fee:
Level 6 Housing: $21,115
Level 7-Trainee Housing: $19,884
The non-refundable housing fee is the annual fee for housing at Bowes Center during the School Year program.
Housing Deposit: $500
The housing deposit is a refundable fee charged on an annual basis for all students enrolled in housing. The fee is refunded upon successful move-out with no charges due to damages, cleaning, or belongings left behind.
$3,500–$8,000 per year
The meal plan generally covers 1–2 meals per day and the rate charged is based on seniority. First-year students are enrolled in the highest meal plan, and this reduces after their first year. Students may opt to enroll in a higher meal plan. Students may not opt out of the meal plan.
$75
The non-refundable International Student Fee is charged to any student who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to help offset the additional costs associated with enrolling international students.
Full Pay AND 2-pay: $25
4-pay: $55
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Scholarships, Financial Aid, and Payment plans
To ensure ballet training is within reach of all students regardless of their financial circumstances, San Francisco Ballet School provides support for those who show talent, a passion for ballet, and a commitment to their art.
Based on their potential to achieve a professional career in ballet, San Francisco Ballet School offers a limited number of scholarships to intermediate and advanced-level students. Scholarships are awarded at the time of invitation to the program. Scholarships are awarded for either one school year or for a summer program session.
The financial aid award is based on a demonstrated financial need for students. The amount of financial aid available in a given year is dependent upon contributions by San Francisco Ballet donors and careful consideration is given to all requests for assistance. Families may apply once their student has received their invitation for the school year or summer program. Registration fees are not covered by financial aid. Financial aid is awarded for a limited period of time—either one summer session or one regular school year and the following summer session. Families must reapply each year to be considered.
Families may apply for financial aid by using the FACTS Grant AND Aid, an online tool specifically tailored to evaluate the financial need for San Francisco Ballet School.
Current families: May 1
New families will receive information upon acceptance
Financial Aid Applications open January 1
Please note that when you are completing this application, Applicant and Co-Applicant refer to persons who are responsible for tuition.
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School Year Program
San Francisco Ballet School trains students ages 8–18 through eight progressive levels, from foundational technique to pre-professional preparation.
Trainee Program
This immersive, one- to two-year experience designed to prepare dancers for the demands of a professional career.