Our Process (Checklist)

We know choosing a school is a big decision, and we want families to have the opportunity to truly get to know SNU Lab School before beginning the application process. Our admissions process is designed to help you learn about our school while giving us the opportunity to get to know your student and family.

Here’s what you can expect along the way.

1. Inquire

Interested in learning more about SNU Lab School? We’d love to hear from you!

Begin by completing our short online inquiry form. This gives us a little information about your family and student and allows our Admissions Office to connect with you about your next step.

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What to expect:

A quick online inquiry form that takes approximately 2–3 minutes to complete
A follow-up email from our Admissions Office
Information about available tour dates and how to schedule your visit

2. Tour

A tour is a required step in our admissions process and should be completed before submitting an application.

We believe it’s important for families to experience the Lab School in person before deciding whether to move forward. During your tour, you’ll see our learning environment, hear more about our educational philosophy and programs, and have an opportunity to ask questions.

Tours are generally offered Monday through Thursday during the school year and last approximately 15 minutes.

Students are welcome to join their parents for the tour, though their attendance is not required.

What to expect:

A guided walk through the Lab School
A look inside our classrooms and learning spaces
An introduction to our educational philosophy and school culture
Time to ask questions about academics, admissions, and student life
Information about the next steps if you decide the Lab School may be a good fit for your family

3. Apply

After completing a tour, families who would like to continue the admissions process may submit an application.

An application must be completed for each student seeking admission.

What to expect:

$50 application fee per student
Previous school records, including applicable educational or diagnostic testing, standardized testing, transcripts, and report cards from the previous two years
Copy of the student’s birth certificate
Copy of immunization records
Homeschool transcript, if applicable
Contact information for two confidential references, such as a teacher, daycare provider, or another adult who knows your student well

Previous school records do not apply to Preschool and Kindergarten applicants.

Once the application and required materials have been received, our Admissions Office will contact you to schedule the next step in the process.

4. Student Visit & Assessment

The student visit gives prospective students an opportunity to experience a morning at the Lab School while allowing our faculty to get to know them beyond their application.

For students entering 1st grade and above, visits are typically scheduled Monday through Thursday from 8:30–11:30 a.m.

What students can expect:

Spend the morning alongside current Lab School students
Participate in classroom activities and experience our learning environment
Complete an academic assessment in Reading, Comprehension, Spelling, and Math
Meet members of our faculty and administration

Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten applicants participate in a shorter, age-appropriate visit and assessment process.

5. Parent Visit

Getting to know your family is just as important as getting to know your student.

A parent visit will be scheduled as part of the admissions process, typically on the same day as your student’s visit. This conversation gives us an opportunity to learn more about your student, answer your questions, discuss educational needs and expectations, and determine whether the Lab School’s philosophy and learning environment align well with your family.

What to expect:

A conversation with Lab School administration
An opportunity to tell us more about your student’s strengths, needs, personality, and educational experience
Time to ask questions about the Lab School
A conversation about our educational philosophy, expectations, and school community

6. Admissions Decision

Once the application, student visit and assessment, parent visit, and required documentation are complete, your student’s information will be reviewed by our Admissions Committee.

The committee considers the complete admissions picture, including application materials, academic information, assessment results, references, and feedback from the student’s visit.

What to expect:

Families will be notified of the Admissions Committee’s decision following review
Admission decisions take into consideration both the individual student and the Lab School’s ability to appropriately meet their needs
Admission is not guaranteed
When a grade level is at capacity, approved applicants may be offered placement on a waitlist

Please note: Newly admitted students begin with a 9-week probationary period. This allows our staff and the student’s family to ensure that the Lab School environment is an appropriate academic, social, and developmental fit. If it is determined during this period that the school is unable to appropriately meet a student’s needs, enrollment may be discontinued in accordance with school policy.

7. Enrollment

Once a student has been accepted and space is available, the family will receive an online enrollment packet to officially secure the student’s place at SNU Lab School.

Current Lab School families may re-enroll before we offer available spaces to new students. Because our class sizes are intentionally limited, availability varies by grade level, and some classes may fill quickly.

What to expect:

Completion of the online enrollment packet
$400 enrollment fee
Additional forms and documentation required before your student’s first day

An offer of admission does not secure a student’s place until the enrollment process has been completed.

8. Grant & Aid Awarded

SNU Lab School families seeking tuition assistance may apply for financial aid through FACTS, an independent third-party service used to evaluate financial need.

Financial aid applications are due April 15 for the upcoming school year.

What to expect:

FACTS application fee
Federal tax forms and applicable supporting tax schedules
Supporting documentation for additional income or assistance, when applicable
Secure online document upload through FACTS
Notification of financial aid awards after the review process is complete

Financial aid is based on demonstrated need and available funding. Completing a financial aid application does not guarantee an award.

9. Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit

Eligible Oklahoma families may also be able to receive a refundable income tax credit to help offset the cost of private school tuition through the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit.

The Parental Choice Tax Credit is administered by the State of Oklahoma and is separate from financial aid offered through SNU Lab School. Families are responsible for completing the state application during the designated application period each year.

What to expect:

Families apply directly through the State of Oklahoma
Eligibility and tax credit amounts are determined by the state based on current program guidelines
Applications must be submitted during the state’s designated application period
Receiving the tax credit does not affect a student’s admissions decision or guarantee enrollment at SNU Lab School
Families should review the current state guidelines each year for application dates, eligibility requirements, and award amounts

Because the State of Oklahoma sets program requirements, deadlines, and award amounts and may change them, families should always refer to the most current program information when applying.

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