Tuition Assistance

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Any family that has applied to or is registered at VCA can apply for tuition assistance. VCA believes that Christian education should be available to all families regardless of social or economic status. The purpose of the VCA Tuition Assistance Program is to assist families who demonstrate a need for financial aid. If you as a family feel you cannot afford the tuition, then please apply.

A financial committee made up of a school administrator, budget manager and two school board members will review all financial aid applications and complete the confidential financial aid data collection process. They will send a recommendation to the VCA Board for final approval. All information is kept confidential.

The application considers other factors such as: charitable contributions, reasonable living expenses and the number of children to be enrolled at VCA.

VCA also requires every family to submit a situational letter. Parents will submit a letter explaining the situation that causes them to apply for tuition assistance, including specific hardships and financial difficulties (for example: loss of income, loss of job, unexpected financial hardships or sudden medical expenses). The letter should also include specific strategies the family has employed to afford tuition (for example: eliminated family vacations, cut family activities, or sold assets.) This letter is a critical piece of information in determining the financial aid award.

It is impossible to answer this question without completing the application. Each family has a different set of circumstances that will enter into the final decision. We STRONGLY encourage anyone who believes that they cannot fully afford the tuition to apply.

All children are considered on one application. Normally the amount of assistance (if you qualify) will increase with the combined tuition costs considered. It does not take into consideration the tuition of another child enrolled at a different private school.

In cases where the applicant is divorced, the assets of both parents will be considered if the parents have joint custody. If the custodial parent has remarried, the assets of the step-parent will be included in the review. If someone else is financially responsible for the student, that person must complete the aid form and explain his/her relationship to the student. You may note any special circumstances in your situational letter.

Tuition Assistance is only available for tuition purposes. It does not cover any extra required or optional (supply, registration, uniform, etc.) fees.

For starters, you must go through the application process to attend VCA. Your child(ren) needs to be accepted at VCA first. There is a time commitment on the school’s part to go through the Tuition Assistance application process. We need to know that you are serious about wanting your child to attend VCA.

You will not have to enroll though to go through the tuition assistance process. Once you have been notified of the status of your financial aid application, you will have two weeks to enroll or the financial aid offer will be withdrawn.

There is no direct cost to you to go through the tuition assistance process.

Are you ready to proceed? (If you are not already enrolled at VCA, please request an interview.) If you are already enrolled, you may click below to apply.