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Admission FAQs

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Can I apply for admission online?

All applications for admission to Foothill must be submitted online. Prospective families are asked to visit the Admissions website as early as possible in order to become familiar with the application process, requirements and timelines.

Can interested families visit the school?

Absolutely! We invite and encourage all families interested in learning more about Foothill to call the Office of Admissions to schedule a time for a visit and tour. We host a series of on-campus tours events throughout the year. Please refer to Experience Foothill for more information.

Where do Foothill students go for high school and college?

Wherever they want! Foothill students are well prepared to attend the school of their choice. The members of Class of 2024 were accepted to 28 different high schools from around the country. Need examples? Check out the list of high school acceptances and the list of universities currently attended by our alumni. Please note that some schools publish colleges attended by one of their students decades ago. The Foothill lists are current -- these are places were Falcons are found today!  

How old should my child be to enter kindergarten at Foothill?

Although most of our students are 5 years old at the start of the school year, we evaluate our applicants based on kindergarten readiness, not an age specific deadline. We also have a two-year transitional kindergarten (TK) program for children who would benefit from an additional year between preschool and kindergarten.

What factors are considered in determining the amount that will be offered to families?

All of Foothill’s financial assistance awards are based strictly on demonstrated need. Priority is given to current families. Foothill does not give scholarships for special talents or academic merit. Although family income level is a significant consideration, many other factors are considered in the decision-making process. These factors include, but are not limited to: the number of children attending schools for which tuition is paid, other family dependents, assets and liabilities, unusual expenses, etc. The school will learn of these special considerations from the information provided on the financial assistance application and on any other supplemental information that families provide.

Will my records be confidential?

The financial assistance committee, composed of senior administrators, maintains strict confidentiality over financial aid files. Only those who are directly involved in the decision-making and administration of financial assistance have access to the information. Confidentiality is required of all aid recipient families, as well.