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2026-2027
CFS Bursary

Chelsea Forest School (CFS) is a registered charity serving families in Chelsea and surrounding areas. Fundraising efforts allow CFS to keep tuition fees accessible to the majority of our community, but these fees remain too high for some families. With this in mind, CFS has established a Bursary Program to subsidize tuition fees for families who may not otherwise be able to join our school. Families can apply for a partial tuition subsidy (ranging from $300 to $2000 or more, depending on need). Only in exceptional circumstances will CFS be able to offer a bursary fund covering full tuition costs. We may not be able to respond favourably to all requests for assistance received in a given year.

Eligibility

  • ALL families are eligible to apply for a bursary

  • The Bursary Program is open to families currently enrolled in CFS, as well as those looking to enroll in the school.

  • Families may apply to receive a bursary for more than one child.

  • Families will need to re-apply for the program at each registration period. 

  • Receipt of a bursary one year does not guarantee funding for the following year.​​

 

Application Process

  • Applications for full-year bursaries should be submitted as part of the registration
    process for each new school year. For the 2026-27 school year, the application deadline is May 22nd, 2026. Applications for temporary assistance may be submitted at any time during the course of the school year.

  •  On the application form, families will be asked to enter the specific level of support  for that will enable them to participate. This can be as low as $300 and  up to the full cost of tuition.  

  • Applicants will be notified of the result of their application by mid-June.

Evaluation of Applications and Allocation of Bursaries

  • The school’s Financial Assistance Committee (FAC)  will assess and rank applications received according to financial need. (Committee made up of a small selection of non-parent board members, with 1 person removing the names of applicants before review.)

  • The value of a bursary offer will vary according to the needs of each qualifying family. Some families may require a full bursary for their child, while others may need more modest assistance. Assistance may be provided for the duration of the school year, or on a temporary basis, depending on the needs of each family.

  • Following final approval by the school’s Executive Committee, the FAC will communicate with all applicants to let them know whether a bursary will be available for their child, and if so, the amount being offered.

  • All families receiving a bursary will be expected to meet the other membership requirements of the co-op, such as participation in duty days and fundraising events.​

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Protection of Privacy

  • Bursary applications will be kept strictly confidential, and measures taken to protect the identity of applicants.​​

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