TCS Registration Form

Tibetan Culture School, an educational program of Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota (TAFM) was founded in 1997 by its members. The mission of this Culture School is to enable the Tibetan children to learn their language, history, religion and cultural Heritage. The school runs at Luknyi Phuntsok Khang (Tibetan Culture Center) every Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Payments can be made online through the DONATE section or in person.
Student must be 5 years old or older as of August 31st of the calendar year.
If between grades, list the grade the student will be in at the start of the next school year.
Student must be 5 years old or older as of August 31st of the calendar year.
If between grades, list the grade the student will be in at the start of the next school year.
Student must be 5 years old or older as of August 31st of the calendar year.
If between grades, list the grade the student will be in at the start of the next school year.
Enter the date of application.
If not available, please enter N/A
Green Book must be paid up-to-date
TAFM Membership must be paid up-to-date.
If not available, please enter "N/A".
Green Book must be paid up-to-date
TAFM Membership must be paid up-to-date.
Example: 1096 Raymond Ave. St. Paul, MN 55108
You will receive a confirmation through this email address you provided.
1. Child must be 5 years old as of August 31 of the calendar year.
2. Child's parent(s) must be TAFM members in good standing to receive reduced tuition
3. Child's parent(s) must be Dhanglang Chatrel Debchung (Tibetan Green Book) holder/s.
4. All parents of TCS Students are automatically part of the Parents Committee and one of the parents must participate in at least one fundraising event during a Saturday from 9 am – 12 pm. If neither parent is able to attend, they must find a substitute or pay a $50 fine. Parents that are current TAFM board members, current teachers for either TCS, preschool, or kids club are exempt from Saturday fundraising events.

Tuition:
1. Tuition is $350 for children of TAFM members who are up to date on their membership dues, else the tuition is $650. Third enrolled child is free.
2. REFUND POLICY: Full tuition refund will be issued if cancellation request is submitted during the first month (Registration and late fee will NOT be refunded). After the first month, refunds will be based on how many months students will not attend ($30/month for children who paid $350, and $60/month for all others).

Enrollment Date:
1. Applications for the following school year are accepted from January 1st to August 15 with an enrollment fee of $10.00 per child (NEW students).
2. Late application will also be accepted only if there will be any available seats with late fee of $25 per child from August 16 to August 31.
3. No applications will be accepted for the coming school year after August 31st deadline.
4. Families that have moved/immigrated to Minnesota recently can enroll their child/children anytime during the school year.