For the convenience of parents who prefer to budget the tuition charge on a monthly basis, arrangements for installment payments may be made through the Academic Management Services Payment Plan. Because the School must commit itself to its operating costs a year in advance, no rebate of the annual charge can be made in the case of withdrawal or dismissal. A tuition refund insurance program, pro-rated on a weekly basis, is available through A.W.G. Dewar Inc., and is mandatory unless the tuition is paid in full by the beginning of the school year. Students who are engaged in term-away projects are considered still enrolled at Lawrenceville, and are not entitled to any rebate. The School does not carry health insurance for students nor does it assume responsibility for accidents or for the loss of or damage to personal property.
Students have the responsibility, as determined by their parents, for personal spending needs.
Personal checking accounts are available at local banks for this purpose. The Comptroller's Office offers a check-cashing service during working hours, Monday through Friday. Books and supplies can be purchased from the Jigger Shop, a branch of the Princeton University Store. Charge accounts may be opened there with parental permission. The difference between the annual cost and tuition is met by income from the endowment and generous gifts from alumni, parents and friends.