K-12

Grade	K4	K5		1-5		6-8		9-12
Tuition	$5250	$5750		$6150		$6150		$6350
Entrance Test Fee (Cash or Money Order; Non-refundable)	Grades 1 thru 12 - $60.00
Registration Fee (Cash or Money Order; Non-refundable)	All Grades - $215.00
Endowment/Parent Education Fee (Billed Monthly)	All Grades - $150.00 (1^st & 2^nd year families)
Textbooks	BOOKS INCLUDED WITH YOUR TUITION
	K4	K5			*ELM*	MS		HS
Bundled Fees	+*$240* (Snack Fee, Two (2) Local Field Trips, Student Game Pass, Field Trip Shirt, Spirit Shirt)	+*$260* (Snack Fee, Two (2) Local Field Trips, Student Game Pass, Spirit Shirt, Field Trip Shirt, Graduation Fee)			+*$120* (Two (2) Local Field Trips, Student Game Pass, Spirit Shirt, Field Trip Shirt)	+*$355* (Two (2) Local Field Trips, Spirit Shirt, Student Game Pass, Field Trip Shirt, Athletic Fees, Elective Fee)		(9-10) *+$445* (11) *+$620* (12) *+$780* (Two (2) Local Field Trips, Spirit Shirt, Student Game Pass, SLi, Field Trip Shirt, Athletic Fee, Elective Fee, AP Exams (11&12), Graduation Fee)
PAYMENT PLANS
11 Month Plan (Due Jul thru May)	3 Payment Plan $75 discount (Due Aug, Nov & Feb)		2 Payment Plan $100 discount (Due Aug & Jan)				Annual Payment $150 discount (Due August)
Family Discounts (For qualified families)	$200.00 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD
Financial Aid (based on need)	$20 application fee (processed online through FACTS Tuition Management)
Additional Programs *(Optional)*	Regular Price *(Deposit required)*	Bundled Prices*
Elementary Lunch Program	Small Lunch: $4.50 Large Lunch: $5.50	Small Lunch: $675 per annum ($3.75 daily) Large Lunch: $855 per annum ($4.75 daily)
Secondary Lunch Program	Small Lunch: $5.50 Large Lunch: $6.25	Small Lunch: $855 per annum ($4.75 daily) Large Lunch: $990 per annum ($5.50 daily)
Extended School Program (AM & PM Care/Study Hall)	AM Care: $5 per day PM Care/Study Hall: $10 per day	$1300 per annum/ less than $8 per day (includes: AM & PM Care or Study Hall for Secondary
Academic Enhancement Program (All Grade Levels)	$15 per session	Less than $10 per session; $500 per semester Less than $9 per session; $960 per annum

Itemized Cost List	Estimated Costs**
Local Field Trips	$15-25
Out of Town/Overnight Field Trips (Secondary only)	$50-$250
Junior Cheerleading Camp (K4-5^th)	$65
Institute of Musicians	Piano & Guitar Classes - $10-15 per session; Drum & Bass Classes $15-20 per session; Private Lessons (any instrument) $20-30 per session
Special Electives (5-12^th)	$85 per year (Drama, Cooking, Band, etc.)
Student Leadership Institute (High School only)	$110 per annum (billed August & January)
Snack Fee (Kindergarten 4 & 5 only)	$150
Athletic Participation	Varsity Football - $205*; All other sports - $90** per sport
Off-season conditioning	$125
Student Annual Game Pass	$35 (all NCA home games including home district and regional games)
Parent Annual Game Pass	$55 (all NCA home games including home district and regional games)
Spirit Shirts	$10-$25
Field Trip Shirt	$10-$25
Sweat Shirt w/ school seal	$15
Jackets w/ school seal	$32
Junior Athletics Program (Elementary Only)	$35 per month (for 4 sessions)
Advanced Placement Test Fee (11 & 12 only)	$90 per test
School Supplies (see detailed list; not provided by NCA)	$50-$125
Senior Graduation Fee	$90
K5 Graduation Fee	$40
Yearbook	$60

2011-2012 Tuition Policy

Philosophy

We, Northwest Christian Academy, believe that your tuition payments are an investment in your child’s education and the formation of their religious foundation. Therefore, the church trustees and school board accepts responsibility for recommending to the finance committee and administrator policies concerning the amount of tuition, the manner of payment, and, in general, the development of this tuition policy.

Please note that any unpaid tuition from previous years will prevent re-enrollment in the academy until such tuition balance is paid in full.

Fees

Initial fees are non-refundable. The Registration fee must be paid on the day of registration. The purpose of the registration fee is to secure your student(s) place in the academy. Only cash or money orders will be accepted for the registration fee.

The Supply Fee (ELC)/Snack Fee (KG) are due with the first tuition payment. Non-bundled fees incurred during the school year are due on the 1^st of the each month and are late on the 10^th. Non-bundled fees are paid through RenWeb.

Tuition and Bundled Payments

Students are not allowed to begin class until the first tuition payment is made in full. All tuition and bundled payments are processed through FACTS Tuition Management (see enclosed pamphlet for more information). Payments are made in the form of Automatic Bank Drafts (ACH) or credit card. It is the responsibility of the family to register with FACTS online to establish their payment plan and method.

Families will have the option of making their monthly payments on the 5^th, 15^th, or the 20^th (note: initial payment for 15^th or 20^th option will begin one month earlier). There are four payment plans: one annual payment (due August), two payments (due August and January), three payments (due August, November, and February) and eleven (11) monthly payments (due July-May or June-April). Payments based on the 11-month payment plan are payable July through May. A discount is provided for the one, two, and three payment plan (see 2011-2012 Tuition and Fees).

Delinquent Payments

Each family will have the opportunity to view their payments due and payment history twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. It is the responsibility of each family to keep the school advised of their need to make any changes in their preferred tuition payment plan. If a payment needs to be rescheduled, the family must contact the school office three (3) business days before the scheduled payment. If any payment returns the unresolved payment is due immediately in the School Office by cash, money order or cashier’s check. A $50 administrative surcharge will also be payable at the same time. However, FACTS will continue to process your scheduled monthly payments. A $35 late fee will be assessed by the academy on all delinquent accounts (including outstanding fees). Failure to respond immediately will lead to your child’s dismissal from classes until the account is no longer in arrears. A second return on your FACTS account may result in your child’s withdrawal from the school.

Early Withdrawal Fee

If a parent/guardian chooses to withdraw their child(ren) from the academy prior to the end of the school year, they must notify the academy in writing of their intentions one (1) month in advance or else be subject to an early withdrawal fee of $600 will be charged. Students that are expelled will also be responsible for paying the $600 withdrawal fee. Tuition will be charged for the full month in which the withdrawal occurs. A statement reflecting all to-date fees owed will be issued from the finance office. All payments must be submitted prior to the final day of enrollment which must be in the form of cash, money order, or cashier’s check. Checks will not be accepted for the final payment.

Tuition Assistance

Process

Write a detailed letter addressed to the Finance Committee stating your need for Financial Assistance.
Complete the Grant & Aid Assistance through FACTS Tuition Management.
Processing takes at least three (3) weeks after all documentation has been received.
You will be notified of the committee's decision by email.