Tuition & Financial Aid
We want no child denied a Christian Education due to finances
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Inclusive Tuition and Financial Gift Summary for 2025-2026
In Deuteronomy 6, God holds parents accountable for the education of their children. We believe Christian education is critical to the partnership of your family’s home and the outcomes displayed by our graduates as character-driven, Christ-like, servant leaders who will make a difference in the world. In fact, our school establishes a culture of educational partnerships with each and every parent. A partnership which is a reciprocal arrangement that is mutually beneficial to every party. The school offers the very best in quality Christian education in partnership with serious committed families who value the investment and benefit from the earthly and heavenly outcomes it is designated to produce for their children. In other words, we wish to maximize a parent’s return on investment.
To be a school of quality, one that offers quality curriculum taught by quality instructors, in a quality facility with quality tools and resources costs money. Money is integral to quality, in that quality requires investment in order to achieve a desired outcome. Funding for Christian education comes from donors who wish to support the vision and mission of Christian education. Finally, some money comes from outside sources such as grants and scholarships. There are elements of truth in the saying “You get what you pay for”. There is not much in life that is free and is quality.
“It is our goal that no child is denied a Christian education because of finances. We believe that an educational fit is the most important objective in creating an educational partnership for successful outcomes. We understand that a quality Christian education is funded by a tuition investment but that is secondary to the educational fit for each individual student and family.”
New Students: We value bringing in new students and new families at our school. Our schools uses a system of continuous enrollment or “Once Enrolled, Always Enrolled” as we desire to make it as easy as possible for families to maintain their enrollment. It is expected that our enrollment will grow each year and this system helps families be able to plan and budget their tuition payments. Depending on the timing of your application, your tuition fee schedule will reflect an inclusive payment plan which includes all fee rolled into a single lower monthly payment. IF you are in need of a financial gift to support your family’s desire for Christian education, please read the application and deadline information below:
Re-Enrollment/Retention of Enrolled students: Every year at the beginning of January, we request a non-refundable “Hold Your Seat” fee to assure a space is reserved for your non-graduating student at our school for the next school year. IF paid by the early re-enrollment deadline, the $150 “Hold Your Seat” fee is rebated off of your 1st month’s tuition payment which is collected in July. For every month, the deadline passes, an escalating fee of $25/month is applied in addition to the “Hold Your Seat” fee. Only the “Hold Your Seat” fee is rebated, the $25/month fee in not. For families seeking a needs-based financial gift to support your family’s desire for Christian education, please read the application and deadline information below:
Tuition Information for 2025-2026: Inclusive tuition for students in K-8th grade is $3,389/year. This includes all registration fees (student insurance, consumable textbooks, art supplies, consumable classroom supplies, lab materials, science supplies, yearbook, and paper) and tuition for an entire school year. Inclusive tuition fees are usually billed in 12-month installments less the “Hold Your Seat” fee beginning in July.
12-month Payments from July-June: $282/month
or
10-Month Payment Plan from August to May: $338.90/month
Registration Fee $250 (Covers all books and supplies).
Financial Gifts/Scholarships Process
We are honored that you have chosen our school to partner with you in providing an outstanding Christian education for your children this coming school year! We will work hard to assure a successful and positive year for your family.
The actual cost of a quality education at our school is much more than the tuition fee. However because of the financial support of our donors and our church along with our fundraising efforts, we are pleased that we can keep tuition rates very affordable. We are happy to be able to offer some financial assistance (a gift) to families who truly desire for their children to attend our school but cannot afford the entire cost of tuition. We expect families to sacrifice making Christian education a family priority. This includes living a simplified lifestyle, purchasing only needed items and sometimes selling personal assets. We will work with anyone who has a desire to attend our school to develop a solid and reasonable financial plan. Financial Aid grants are awarded based on the financial need of a family and the funds available.
Document of Hope-Financial Gifts/Aid/Scholarship Opportunities
1. Needs based Assistance Funds
Priority Deadline: February 21* Secondary Deadline: April 14* Applications received after February 21 will be funded as money is available.
Who is eligible?
Awarded based on financial need for applicants in grades K-8.
How much to expect?
Varies, this is limited fund
How to Apply?
Request an application when applying for school entrance.
2. Church Financial Assistance Funds
Ask and apply now at your church
Who is eligible?
Awarded to church members with a student in K-8 based on financial need.
Families belonging to churches are encouraged to approach their pastors regarding financial assistance.
How much to expect?
Varies, this is limited fund
How to apply?
Check with your pastor or church treasurer for the process.
3. Michigan Conference Christian Education Endowment Scholarship Fund
Who is eligible?
Students in grades K-8 who are members of the SDA Conference church district.
How much to expect?
Students apply for funding via application. Amounts vary.
Kindergarten: $500
Elementary School: $1000
How to apply?
A printable and/or fillable application form is available from the Alpena BCS Principal.
4. Partnering for Eternity (PFE)
Elementary service scholarship (assisting elderly clients in homes)
Who is eligible: Students in grades K-8. Students must find their own mentors and must be accompanied by a parent during visits. (PFE scholarships are limited and acceptance is based on need and student’s ability to work with senior citizens).
How much to expect: Students can accrue up to $125 per month in tuition credit, based on weekly home visits with a mentor. Weekly visits are required.
How to apply: Coming soon! Contact the school office to be connected with the PFE coordinator.
5. Pre-Pay Bonus
Deadlines: August 1 and/or January 15th
Who is eligible: Students in grades K-8.
How much to expect: A 5% bonus for full prepay by August 1st or a 3% bonus for prepayment at the beginning of new semester.
How to apply: Contact the school office to make arrangements.
6. 529 Educational Savings Accounts (Tax free way to pay for tuition)
Deadline: Contact your tax or financial advisor to learn more.
Who is eligible: Students in grades K-8.
How much to expect: Varies
How to apply: This is federal tax savings program but the state tax savings dependent on your state regulations, contact your tax or financial advisor to learn more.