Understanding Faith Christian Academy Tuition and Fees
Choosing the right education for your child involves many important questions, including whether the school reflects your values, whether your child will thrive in a safe, nurturing environment, and whether it is worth the investment. Faith Christian School offers academics rooted in a biblical worldview and opportunities to glorify God through learning, serving, and leading. Families often consider how private school tuition impacts their budget. For over 40 years, families have chosen Faith Christian School because students experience God’s grace through positive relationships, good sportsmanship, and community service. They cultivate their God-given talents through academics, athletics, and the arts, forming lasting friendships and enjoying a healthy environment. Students discover God’s path for their lives while developing a deep, lifelong thirst for wisdom and biblical truth.
Tuition Costs
Faith Christian Academy (FCA) offers various programs for different age groups, each with its own tuition rate. Understanding these costs is the first step in determining the financial commitment required for enrolling your child.
The tuition for the academic year is as follows:
- K3 & K4 (Half-Day): $4,500 per year
- K3 & K4 (Full-Day): $6,000 per year
- K5 (Half-Day): $5,100 per year
- K5 (Full-Day): $6,600 per year
- 1st-6th Grade: $7,100 per year
- 7th-8th Grade: $7,500 per year
- 9th-12th Grade: $7,900 per year
Additional Fees
In addition to tuition, Faith Christian Academy has several mandatory fees. These fees cover various aspects of school operations and resources. It is essential to factor these into your budget, as they are non-refundable in most cases.
- Late Reenrollment Fee after May 22nd: $40.00 (non-refundable, not covered by scholarship)
- K5 - 12th grade Book Fee: $425 (non-refundable)
- Uniform Fee: $300 (non-refundable)
- SAT Fee: $100 (non-refundable)
- Graduation Fee (applies to K5 graduates): $50 (non-refundable, not covered by scholarship)
- Graduation Fee (applies to 12th grade graduates): $100 (non-refundable, not covered by scholarship)
- Media Fee: $3.50 (non-refundable)
- PACE Fee: $5.00 per PACE after a student completes 75 PACEs in a year (non-refundable, not funded by scholarships)
- Failed Test Fee: $5.00 (non-refundable, not funded by scholarships, applies to A.C.E. students)
Academic Support Fees
For students who need extra assistance, FCA offers academic support in a small group setting.
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- Academic Support: $25 per hour or up to $3,000 annually.
Scholarship funds from FES-UA up to $3,000 above and beyond tuition and applicable fees may be used for Academic Support. FTC and FES-EO scholarships do not cover Academic Support. Academic Support requires meeting with administration for scheduling purposes.
Payment Policies and Processes
Understanding the payment policies is crucial for managing your financial obligations to Faith Christian Academy. The school has different processes for self-pay students and those receiving scholarships.
Self-Pay
All self-pay payments are due on the first of the month and considered past due after the 10th of the month, potentially incurring a late fee. The standard payment schedule runs from August 1st through May 1st. If a self-pay student withdraws before the month's last day, one full month’s tuition will be non-refundable. All fees are non-refundable.
Step Up Scholarship Recipients
The payment schedule for scholarship recipients is quarterly, broken down as follows:
- July-September
- October-December
- January-March
- April-June
The payment process involves several steps:
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- Step Up for Students notifies the school that funds are available in student accounts.
- FCA invoices the student’s Step Up scholarship account for tuition and fees due in the current Step Up distribution.
- Step Up notifies the family to log in to their EMA portal and view items needing approval.
- Families must view the invoice submitted by FCA and approve the invoice for payment in their EMA account.
- Step Up notifies FCA that invoices have been approved and submits funding to FCA.
FCA does not receive scholarship funds until parents approve invoices submitted through EMA. Parents are obligated to approve invoices within 10 days to ensure timely payments. If a parent or guardian does not approve a scholarship payment, the current financial agreement will be terminated by FCA, and the student will be moved to a self-pay plan for the remainder of the school year. Step Up for Students is not responsible for any student’s tuition and fees. The parent/guardian is solely responsible for all educational costs incurred. Any unpaid monies will be the sole responsibility of the parent/guardian and will be due immediately. No withdrawal request for a scholarship recipient will be honored until 11 days after the beginning of a Step Up quarterly payment period.
General Policies for All Students
All tuition and fees for the current school year must be up-to-date before re-enrolling for the following year. FCA reserves the right to withhold services such as class attendance, tutoring, participation in events (including awards ceremonies and graduation), and Before and After Care if accounts are not kept current. Fees are for the use of items and do not constitute ownership of items. FCA retains ownership of all materials, and all materials are to be used by currently enrolled students only. Delinquent accounts forfeit all discounts. No records will be transferred until any outstanding balance is paid in full.
Tuition Relief Options
Faith Christian School is committed to making a quality Christian education accessible to families. They understand that affordability is a significant consideration and offer tuition relief options. To explore these options, families are encouraged to fill out the Tuition Relief Guidance Tool. All information provided will be kept strictly confidential.
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