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Fees

For returning students, all applicable fees will be assessed in the student's Pushcoin account soon after registration opens.  For new students, fees will be invoiced as soon as the student's registration is approved.  All students should have a PushCoin account.  If you don't have a Pushcoin account, please see the instructions on how to set one up.  It's easy, and there is no charge for this. 

Note: unless the student has received a fee waiver, fees are due once they are assessed. You can make payment easily online through your PushCoin account or stop by your school. Parents and guardians might be entitled to a refund under specific circumstances. Please review the District's refund policy and procedures.

Fee Waiver Application

East Maine School District 63 provides every student with educational services regardless of financial means. The District waives fees for students who meet specific eligibility criteria. A student qualifies for a fee waiver if the family’s income is below the designated income to receive free lunches, the student or family receives public aid, or the family is faced with an extenuating circumstance, such as illness or unemployment. 

Return the completed application to:

East Maine School District 63
10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Attn: Dee Jung or email at ap@emsd63.org

  • The Fee Waiver for the 2025/2026 school year will be available July 1, 2025.

2024 - 2025 School Year

Books/Materials: 
  • Grades: K - 5 ($65.00)
  • Grades: 6 - 8 ($75.00)
Universal Fee
  • Grades: K - 5 ($35.00)
  • Grades: 6 - 8 ($45.00)
Technology Fee
  •  Grades: K - 2 ($40.00)
  • Grades: 3 - 8 ($60.00)
Assignment Notebook 
  • All Grades: K - 8 ($5.00)
Gym Shirt/Short
  • Grades: 6 - 8 ($4.00 & $7.00)
Lock Fee
  • Grades: 6 - 8 ($5.00)
Graduation Fee
  • Grade 8 only ($35.00)
Meals - Free & Reduced Lunch Application
  • All Grades: K - 8
    • Breakfast: $1.65
    • Lunch: $2.85
    • Ala Carte Lunch Entree (Gemini only): $2.50
Transportation
  • All Grades: K - 8 - $430.00 per student

2025 - 2026 School Year

Books/Materials: 

  • Grades: K - 5 $65.00
  • Grades: 6 - 8 $75.00

Universal Fee

  • Grades: K - 5 $35.00
  • Grades: 6 - 8 $45.00

Technology Fee

  • Grades: K - 1 $40.00
  • Grades: 2 - 8 $60.00

Gemini Middle School Fees

  • Gym Shirt/Short: $4.00 & $7.00
  • Lock Fee: $5.00
  • Graduation Fee: (Grade 8 only) $35.00

Meals

  • All Grades: K - 8
    • Breakfast: $1.65
    • Lunch: $2.85
    • Ala Carte Lunch Entree (Gemini only): $2.50

Transportation

  • All Grades: K - 8 - $430.00 per student