Please note that the actual operating cost for one student at SCA is $6000.  Through generous donations and school fundraisers we are able to offer a tuition that is considerably lower.  Please commit to supporting the SCA fundraising program.

Tuition Scholarship Fund: (Excludes Pre-School students)
For the 2008-2009 school year, SCA is expecting to raise funds to distribute to SCA families through the Tuition Scholarship Fund.  Any interested family may complete a SCA tuition scholarship application.  The amount awarded to each family is based on need and recipients are expected to maintain a 75% GPA or above in order to be considered the following year.   Parents of recipients are required to commit AMEN hours: (attend all school meetings, evening events, and work at least two fundraisers.)  Of course, your participation in your child’s education is invaluable and your continued volunteer help is greatly appreciated!

CREDITS & DISCOUNTS 

Pastoral/Full-time Ministerial Credit:
Families of full-time salaried senior pastors are eligible for a 50% tuition discount.  This credit does not apply to fees.  A letter on church letterhead certifying salaried employment of 30 hours a week or more must be presented at the time of registration to qualify.  No additional Tuition Scholarship Fund may be sought. 

SCRIP Credit:
Each family will receive a credit to their SCA account for 50% of the profit that the school receives from the SCRIP that is purchased through the family.  For more information please contact the school.

These are credits only and will not be dispersed in cash.  Positive family balances at the conclusion of the school year will be carried over into the following year.

Multiple Child Discount:
Families with more than one Child qualify for the multiple child discount of 5% for each additional child. 

Private Donations:
We do have limited resources for families with hardship cases.  Please inquire at the office.

How much does it cost to educate your child?

STATISTICS: (2006-07)¹ Maryland Public Schools: $9,762 Delaware Public Schools: $10,329 Maryland Private School Avg:  $18,150² Seaside Christian Academy:  $4,375³

FACT: In order for SCA to reach true financial stability, allowing us to fundraise solely for specific needs such as new technology or scholarship funds, we need to charge a tuition that is more closely in line with our normal operating costs.

PLAN:  A modest tuition increase of less than 5% is planned for the 2008-09 school year.  The table below contains the new fee & tuition rates. Registration fee (see tuition & fees, pg3) is due at registration.

NOTE: Fees are necessary, but do not have to be up front obstacles.  Therefore SCA rolls the fees in with the tuition to be paid over time excluding registration and sport fees. 

¹National Education Association Data 2005.

²NAIS, Association of Independent Maryland Schools.

³Scholarships, multiple child discounts, as well as other tuition credits are available.

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