The investment in your child’s K-12 education through private Christian education pays dividends for a lifetime.
We are honored to have the opportunity to foster that investment. It is our goal to provide the highest excellence in education and programming, in a safe and loving environment, while keeping Christian education affordable for everyone in the Sanford and surrounding communities.
Don’t let cost stand in the way of private Christian education for your children. We understand that private school tuition seems like an unfathomable cost for many families, but we offer and support a number of discounts, scholarships and financial aid programs to help keep costs affordable for all.
Contact Admissions for help developing a financial plan for your student’s K-12 private Christian education.
| Fee | Who/When | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | New Student (Upon Application) | $200 + $150 each add’l student (Non-Refundable) |
| Enrollment Fee | Enrolling Families (Upon Enrollment) | $350 per family (Non-Refundable) |
†Grace Christian CDC students enrolling in Kindergarten during Priority Enrollment will be refunded the Admission Fee after enrollment.
| Fee | Who/When | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Enrollment Fee | Current Families (by Jan 31) | $350 per family (Non-Refundable) |
| Late Re-Enrollment Fee | Current Families (after Jan 31) | $750 per family (Non-Refundable) |
Please note: Failure of current families to re-enroll by January 31 may result in loss of student seat(s) for the upcoming school year.
| Academic Program | Base Tuition | Base Fees | Capital Facility Fee | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary (TK-5) | $6,575 | $1,100 | $700 | $8,375* |
| Upper School (6-12) | $6,975 | $1,300 | $700 | $8,975 |
*Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through Grade 2 have an additional $195 Snack Fee not included in this total.
For detailed description of fees and tuition policies, please:
Flexible payment plans are available to make your child’s quality education more affordable. You will have the option to define your payment plan during the enrollment process.
Students are considered enrolled for the entire school year; therefore, budgets and teacher contracts are set accordingly. Application and Enrollment Fees are Non-refundable. Students who withdraw any time after enrollment will be assessed a Withdrawal Fee and are responsible for the full Base Fee. (Please see table below.) Students that withdraw on or after July 1st are also responsible for the Tuition and Capital Facility Fee for the full quarter in which they withdraw. Submission of the withdrawal form confirms the withdrawal date. Any annual credits and/or awarded tuition assistance are forfeited, in its entirety, upon withdrawal.
| Withdrawal Time | Fees Assessed |
|---|---|
| Prior to July 1 | $500 Withdrawal Fee + Full Base Fee |
| July 1 – End of Q1 | $500 Withdrawal Fee + Full Base Fee + ¼ Tuition + ¼ Capital Facility Fee |
| During Q2 | $500 Withdrawal Fee + Full Base Fee + ½ Tuition + ½ Capital Facility Fee |
| During Q3 | $500 Withdrawal Fee + Full Base Fee + ¾ Tuition + ¾ Capital Facility Fee |
| During Q4 | $500 Withdrawal Fee + Full Base Fee + Full Tuition + Full Capital Facility Fee |
As part of our effort to keep private Christian education affordable, we offer and support a number of discounts, scholarships and financial aid opportunities.
Please contact Admissions to confirm eligibility and apply for tuition discounts.
Multi-Child Credit: Credit applies to total tuition, base and capital facility fees. (Does not include any other fees or programming.) Does not apply to students who are enrolled in the Child Development Center program.
| Oldest Student | 2nd Oldest Student | Each Additional Student |
|---|---|---|
| Full Tuition & Fees | 20% Discount | 25% Discount |
Pastor Scholarship: In an effort to support Pastors and Military Chaplains, GCS is honored to provide, up to, a 20% base tuition scholarship to full-time pastors and military chaplains who meet the qualifications of our Pastoral Scholarship Program. A Pastoral Scholarship Form must be completed with prior year tax returns for verification by Church/Military Leadership. Please contact Admissions for more information.
Each year, Grace Christian Schools awards thousands of dollars in tuition assistance to families trying to provide the best education for their children. The amount and eligibility for internal tuition assistance may vary each year, however, is generally need-based. Any accepted student may apply for tuition assistance via FACTS GRANT & AID. The Priority Application deadline for returning families is March 31st. Decisions will be announced prior to May 1st. New families must be accepted for enrollment prior to applying.
To apply, you must first have applied for the Opportunity Scholarship. Once you have submitted an Opportunity Scholarship application, you may apply for Grace Christian Tuition Assistance using the button below and selecting “Create an Account.” Please note this account is separate from any other FACTS account you may have.
Contact our Director of Admissions to learn more about GCS and get answers to your specific questions.
