Finance
INSIGHTS & RESOURCES
Driven Leadership, Better Schools
Access clear, high-impact strategies for accreditation, governance, and institutional growth—built specifically for leaders driving meaningful change in their schools.
SBA loans for schools: when a 7(a) loan or microloan fits
How school founders can use SBA 7(a) loans and microloans, who qualifies, what lenders look for and where to get free help with an application.
The summer cash gap: how schools cover costs before fall tuition arrives
Why schools run short of cash in summer and how to fix it: map monthly cash flow, adjust payment dates and build a reserve that covers the gap.
Break-even enrollment: how many students your school needs
Find the number of students your school needs to cover its costs. A simple break-even formula, a worked example and the costs founders often miss.
How to build a school tuition model that lasts
Learn how to set tuition from real costs, not competitor prices. Build a school tuition model that funds quality, reserves and growth.
How to write a private school business plan that lenders understand
What lenders look for in a private school business plan. Enrollment evidence, staffing, tuition, cash flow and a clear funding request.
Profit First for schools: cash stability and accreditation
Learn how Profit First for schools builds reserves and supports accreditation. Separate accounts protect payroll, taxes and long term stability.
How to calculate your private school’s startup funding gap
Work out how much money your new school must raise. Startup costs, first-year losses, reserves, founder equity and debt coverage.
Private school financial management: a monthly checklist
Use this monthly checklist to manage private school finances with confidence. Track tuition, payroll, variance, reserves and reports in one routine.
How much money does it take to start a private school?
Estimate what it really costs to start a private school. Startup costs, pre-opening payroll, first-year losses and reserves, with a worked budget method.
Common new school financial mistakes and how to avoid them
Most new schools struggle because of money, not teaching. Learn the financial mistakes founders make and the simple systems that prevent them.
How much should a private school spend on marketing?
How much should a private school spend on marketing? Set a budget from your enrollment goal and track cost per inquiry and per enrolled family.
How a nonprofit for your private school expands funding
A nonprofit foundation can open grants and donations that tuition cannot reach. Learn how it works, how to set it up and what to avoid.
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