School Fees

Instructional fees, waivers, activity costs, and what families can decline.

Your Child Broke Their JCPS Chromebook. How Much Could You Actually Be Charged?
September 19, 2026
A cracked screen can mean a $30 or $35 bill. A lost Chromebook can cost hundreds. At some JCPS schools, an unpaid repair charge can also mean the device stays at school. The exact amount and consequences depend on the school and what happened to the device...
JCPS School Fees Explained: What Parents Actually Have to Pay
September 22, 2026
JCPS does not charge one universal school fee. What a family sees depends on the school, grade, course and activity...
FAFSA and Kentucky Aid Cheat Sheet for JCPS Parents
October 2, 2026
The 2027 to 2028 FAFSA opened this week for students heading to college or trade school between July 2027 and June 2028. Kentucky’s KEES money is separate from the federal form...
Do JCPS Parents Have to Fill Out the Educational Benefits Form? Why the District Asks About Income
October 1, 2026
JCPS free breakfast and lunch do not require the Educational Benefits Form. Fee waivers can if your child is not Directly Certified. The parent calendar says “will need.” The nutrition page still says “encouraged.” Preschool snack apps are a different rule...
Can a JCPS School Withhold a Report Card or Student Records Because of Fees?
October 13, 2026
JCPS has not published a rule that locks a report card, a diploma, or a student file until a fee is paid. A parent can still ask to see the records, and a copy can still cost money...

Your Child Broke Their JCPS Chromebook. How Much Could You Actually Be Charged?