Applying for need-based financial aid
Our programs have partnered with School & Student Services to provide need-based financial aid assistance to families that qualify.
For more information on how to apply and what tax documents you will need to submit please visit School & Student Services.
When prompted on your application, enter our SSS code for the program(s) you are applying for:
Brooklyn Nature Days (September-June classes) 200165
Brooklyn Nature Days Summer Session (June-August classes) 200166
Wonderforest Nature Preschool 200167
Please note:
There is a $60 fee to submit the financial aid application. This is a fee charged by SSS to use the service and is not a BKNatur(Ed), Brooklyn Nature Days, or Wonderforest fee.
Once SSS has completed your family’s financial assessment and shared the information with us, an enrollment coordinator will reach out to you with our offer of financial aid.
When considering applying for financial aid, please consult this informative and community-centered article written by Alexis J. Cunningfolk and shared by our friends at Herban Cura. It discusses in depth the difference between sacrifice and hardship and the role we all play in creating thriving, thoughtful communities of care. Thank you for your interest in joining our nature community as we strive to create access for all families!
Learn more: The Sliding Scale: A Tool of Economic Justice
Financial Aid Updates
As of 10/23/2024
Please note that all financial aid for the 2024-2025 school year has been awarded. Our most urgent goal in the coming season is to raise $50,000 for our financial aid fund. Hitting our $50,000 goal is crucial; without it, we will not be able to continue providing a place within our classes for all families, regardless of their ability to pay.
Want to help make a significant difference? We are actively seeking grants and encouraging generous donations from the public to help us reach our initial $50,000 target goal. Your contribution, whether it's donating your time, skill set, or your dollars, will make a significant impact in the lives of low-income families that want to provide their children with a supported, play-based experience for their child’s early education.
Interested in contributing to our financial aid fund? Email us anytime info@bknatured.com or send a donation to us directly here.
What is BK Natur(Ed)?
BK Natur(Ed) is our non-profit, started by the same folks that brought you Brooklyn Nature Days & Wonderforest Nature Preschool !
At BKNatur(ed) we are passionate about sharing the benefits of our nature-based outdoor approach to early childhood education with the greater public. Our overarching mission is to make nature based education accessible to a greater population of children in our city by:
Creating child-led, inquiry & play-based programming that utilizes city green spaces.
Raising substantial funds for tuition assistance to expand access to our programming for children across the city with an ultimate goal of making our programs tuition-free for all families.
Supporting schools and their teachers through professional development and consulting opportunities. Providing them with a tangible framework to bring nature & play based outdoor programming to the families and communities they serve.
Have more questions about the financial aid process?
You can reach out to the SSS family support center at (800) 344-8328. The center offers daytime, evening, and weekend hours. You may also reach the family support center via email at sss@communitybrands.com for more assistance.