Pay Fees Online
2026-2027 Student Fees
| Student Fees 2026-2027 |
Paid On/Before |
Paid On/After 7/24/26 |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee (K-8) | $195 | $215 |
| Transportation Fee (All Grades) (Optional) | $495 | $545 |
| Annual Milk Fee (K-8) (Optional) | $70 | $70 |
| Tuition: Early Childhood Program* | $4,000 | $4,000 |
*If NSSD112 receives the Preschool For All Grant, there will be no tuition fee for the Early Childhood Program.
Online Payment Instructions
- Student Fees
- Food Service
- Recurring Payments
- Optional Payments
REGISTRATION FEES
North Shore School District 112 charges each student a "Registration Fee," which is an apportionment of the cost of consumable instructional materials and supplies that the schools need. These include workbooks, subscriptions, duplicating paper for materials distributed in class, science materials, paint, glue, chalk, and pencils used and consumed in class.
The fees charged by North Shore School District 112 are comparable with those charged by surrounding school districts. The School District currently does not charge additional fees for sports, music or clubs.
In a typical year, North Shore School District 112 collects approximately $500,000 in general registration fees. The budget for curriculum materials, in addition to the budget of the individual schools for general supplies and consumable materials, is $2.7 million each year.
Illinois statutes permit public school districts to charge students a fee for the rental of textbooks and fees for consumable materials and supplies that are used in the course of a student's education. Illinois courts have consistently upheld the legality of schools charging fees for textbook rental and supplies. In general, school districts may not charge tuition to students residing in the district who attend public schools.
WAIVING FEES
Fee Waiver Information
Families may request a waiver of registration fees by applying for the free/reduced lunch program. If you believe your family may be eligible, please contact Kathy Uhlean in the Business Office at kuhlean@nssd112.org or 224-765-3006 for more information.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Hardship Waiver
District 112 understands the current economic hardships that are facing many of our families. The Board of Education has adopted Policy 4:140 (see policy below), which permits the waiving of instructional fees for students whose parents or guardians are unable to afford them. Fees for textbooks, other instructional materials, and technology are waived for students who meet the eligibility criteria for fee waiver contained in this policy. If you are experiencing financial hardship and are not able to pay for instructional fees, please apply for a waiver. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Uhlean in the business office at kuhlean@nssd112.org or 224-765-3006.
- Waiver of Student Fees - Board Policy 4:140
- Hardship Waiver Application - English
- Hardship Waiver Application - Spanish
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Payment Schedule Information
Students who are ineligible for a fee waiver and whose parent(s)/guardian(s) are unable to pay the required fees, please contact Kathy Uhlean in the business office at kuhlean@nssd112.org or 224-765-3006 to arrange for a payment schedule.
RETURN CHECK FEE
A $25.00 fee will be assessed for any check that is returned from a bank for insufficient funds, closure of the bank account or other reasons.