- Evanston/Skokie School District 65
- Pay Fees
Student and Childcare Fees
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Student fees are determined by the School Board and support the education of students in District 65. All fees are waived for students qualifying for free meals and discounted for students who qualify for reduced-price meals. Families that are not eligible for free or reduced-price meals but cannot pay school or transportation fees due to special circumstances may apply for a payment plan or fee waiver.
For more information about student fees, balance inquiries, requests for a payment plan or waiver, and payment options, please contact the Business Department at (847) 859-8040.
Student fees for the 2023-2024 school year are due by September 15.
Looking to pay for school meals online? Visit Nutrition Services for Meal Pricing & Payments
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Student Fees
Student Fees FEE TYPE FULL-PRICE REDUCED LUNCH FREE LUNCH General Student $100 $33 Waived Classroom Activity $40 (grades K-5)
$50 (grades 6-8)$15 (grades K-5)
$18 (grades 6-8)Waived Technology $40 $12 Waived Instructional Supply (K-8) $50 $25 Waived Device Insurance
$40 $12 Waived Late Fee $20 $20 Waived Transportation (does not apply to all students) $583 $174 Waived -
Free & Reduced Price Meals
Student fees are waived for families that qualify for free meals and fees are discounted for families that qualify for reduced-price meals. Families that are applying for free or reduced-priced meals do not pay school fees until after the meal application process has been completed. Applications are available in early August. Families will receive a Letter of Determination from the Nutrition Services Department and student fees will be assessed accordingly. View our Free/Reduced-Priced Meals Application page for more information.
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Transportation Fees
The cost of transportation for students enrolled in magnet schools or magnet programs is determined annually. Families are assessed the cost for transportation and will receive a statement. For more information, please visit the Transportation Services section of the website or call the Transportation Department at (847) 859-8160.
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Participation Fees
Participation fees are collected as necessary and may include PE uniforms (grades 6-8), Allied Arts, graduation fees for eighth grade students, and field trips. Scholarships may be available for certain participation fees by contacting the child's school.
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School Age Childcare Fees
Fees (five days per week)*
Before-School Childcare: $42/week
After-School Childcare: $84/week
Before and After-School Childcare: $126/week
Fees (three days per week)*
Before-School Childcare: $29.50
After-School Childcare: $58.75
Before and After-School Childcare: $88.25
Fees - Optional Care
Optional Care (all days)**: $400
Optional Care (half-days only, 6 days): $300
Optional Care (PT conferences, 2 full days): $200
*Initial fees for Before and/or After Childcare include a $50 non-refundable registration fee for the first child and $25 for each additional child.
**Optional Care fees will be pro-rated based on the number of Optional Care days that remain at the time of enrollment. This fee only includes Optional Care and does not include before or after-school care.
Payment Options
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Online Payment
District 65 families may pay student and childcare fees online using the RevTrak payment portal. To access the system, please click on the 'Pay Student Fees' button below.
View instructions for first-time account setup
Families may also pay through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
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In-Person Payment
Student fee payments can be made at the Joseph E. Hill Education Center (ATTN: Student Fees) at 1500 McDaniel Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Payments may be dropped off in the Business Department (second floor) or left in the drop box outside of the main entrance to the building.
Payments may be made by credit/debit card, check, or money order. There is no fee for digital payments.
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Note for Childcare Payments: Regular payments are typically paid in two-week installments. Payments should be addressed to D65 Childcare. Please include the child's name or ID number with the payment. Please contact the Childcare Office at (847) 859-8118 or (847) 859-8078 to confirm availability of Optional Care prior to making a payment. If you have submitted a paper application for the SACC program, please allow (1) full business day before making a payment online.