Understanding Calvary Chapel Academy Tuition and Enrollment

Calvary Chapel Academy (CCA) is a private PK-12 school located in West Melbourne, FL. With a student population of 650 and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, the academy strives to foster an environment of academic excellence, family unity, and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This article aims to provide prospective families with a comprehensive understanding of CCA's tuition, financial aid options, and enrollment process.

Tuition and Fees

While specific tuition and fees may vary depending on the grade level and other factors, Calvary Chapel Academy provides a structured approach to managing these costs. For instance, Calvary Chapel Academy had a tuition rate for K4 to 12th Grade of $6,325.00 annually, or $575.00 per month for 11 months, with the first tuition payment due August 1,.

Registration Fees:

Priority Re-Enrollment: For current CCCS (Calvary Chapel Christian School) families, priority re-enrollment was open from February 5-29. The fee was $175.00 for K4 - 12th Grade and was non-refundable.
Early General Enrollment: Open to the general public from March 1-31, the fee was $200.00 for K4 - 12th Grade and non-refundable.
Standard Enrollment: Open to the general public starting April 1, the fee was $375.00 for K4 - 12th Grade and non-refundable.

A late fee of $35.00 is applied to tuition payments made after the 5th of the month. Additionally, a $35 charge is assessed for each check returned due to non-sufficient funds (NSF).

Additional Fees:

New Applicant Testing Fee: A non-refundable testing fee of $100.00 is required for new applicants in K5 - 12th Grade.
FACTS Application Fee: There is a $22 FACTS application fee.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

While the provided information indicates that Financial Aid is not available for Calvary Academy Pre-School, there are other avenues for financial assistance. The Champions Club proudly offers multiple $1000 Calvary Academy scholarships to 6th - 11th-grade students.

Enrollment Process

Calvary Chapel Academy employs a multi-step admissions process designed to ensure a good fit for both the family and the school. This process includes:

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Visiting CCA: Prospective families are encouraged to visit CCA.
Application Submission: Create a new student application for your child.
Checklist Assignment: Once the application is submitted and reviewed, a checklist will be assigned to your student.
Family Meeting: When your child is entering Calvary Chapel Academy, the family meeting helps the team get a sense of who your child is, understand your family’s educational values, and envision your family as part of the school community.

It is important to note that application and testing fees are non-refundable. The academy currently has limited availability in select grade levels for the 2025-2026 school year. If you wish to have your student added to their wait pool, submit an application.

Academic and Extracurricular Activities

CCA fosters an environment where students can grow academically and personally. The school is accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International and Cognia.

Reading Program:

CCA K-6 students are invited to join an 8-week Spring Reading Program! Starting February 10, students earn beads and necklaces for reading across various genres. Every book read also enters students into exciting prize drawings! Students are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favorite book character.

N.U.T. Days:

On SWAG days, preK - 12th graders may dress in N.U.T. day apparel. For each Thursday a student wishes to dress in N.U.T. day apparel, he/she will pay $5.00 in cash to receive a single use wristband. Wristbands will be dated and must be worn on the date of purchase and may be purchased at tables set up in front of the school on SWAG Thursday mornings.

Additional Programs

Calvary Day Care:

Calvary Day Care offers care for children up through kindergarten. A spot in Calvary Day Care is not guaranteed. Spots are prioritized for Calvary Academy students following the class size limits defined by DCFS.

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