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Financial Assistance

Early Childhood Programs Financial Assistance Options

The Forest Lake Early Childhood Programs have a variety of fee assistance options available based on the program your child is enrolled in and your family circumstances. For more information, call or email 651-982-8349 or earlychildhood@flaschools.org

Pathway Scholarships

Pathway I

Pathway I Scholarships are awarded directly to families who meet eligibility requirements. 

As of July 16, 2024, the Pathway I Early Learning Scholarship application can be completed online! To create an account, visit the Early Learning Scholarships Hub, or copy and paste this URL into a new browser window to go to the Early Learning Scholarship Hub: EarlyLearningScholarshipsHub.mn.gov 

Pathway II 

Forest Lake Early Childhood Programs receives limited funding from the Minnesota Department of Education to help families cover the cost of preschool for students who are 3 or 4 years old. 

 

School Readiness Financial Aid

Through School Readiness, we can offer a limited amount of financial assistance to qualifying families. There is an application process to complete; children must meet specific criteria based on the sliding fee adapted by the Early Childhood Programs to participate. 

In accordance with Statute 124D.15 applicants must have one or more of the following risk factors:

  • qualifies for free or reduced-price meals;
  • is an English learner;
  • is homeless;
  • has an individualized education program (IEP) or standardized written plan;
  • is identified, through health and developmental screenings with a potential risk factor that may influence learning

24-25 Financial Aid Application
25-26 Financial Aid Application

Voluntary PreK

The FLAS Early Childhood Programs have received funding through Voluntary PreK (VPK) for Lino Lakes Elementary and Forest View Elementary. 

Students enrolled in a full day class at these sites will receive preschool free of charge.

2024-2025
Both sites are currently full but students may be added to the waitlist.

2025-2026
VPK Funds are restricted to the 2-day full day classes.