Variable Tuition

Congratulations! You have found the school that is a perfect fit for your student! We recognize it also needs to be the right fit for your family’s budget and we are here to help.

For our current tuition rates please contact our Office of Admissions at (952) 949- 9014 ex 118.

Variable Tuition is a tuition rate that is adjusted to meet the unique financial position of each family.

Used by many private schools, colleges, and universities, this program allows families to apply for reduced tuition that is right for their financial situation. It can make a Chapel Hill Academy education affordable to many qualified students who could not otherwise join our school community. Variable Tuition does not impact Student Fees.

All families (current or new) with students in Junior Kindergarten through 8^th grade may apply for Variable Tuition (financial assistance) as a way to explore options for managing tuition at CHA.

This process is handled through a third-party resource, Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS), which assesses family financial details such as income, assets, debt, family size and other expenses when determining the tuition amount for each family. Using an external resource gives families confidentiality while at the same time providing the school with third-party objectivity.

Families applying for Variable Tuition (financial assistance) are required to re-apply annually. If you do not qualify for one year you are still welcome to apply the following year.

Other consideration include:

• As a rule, an application for Variable Tuition (financial assistance) for an upcoming school year will not be considered until the previous year’s account has been paid in full. Exceptions may be made where hardship has come unexpectedly. Prior authorization by Chapel Hill Academy is required.
• Students receiving Variable Tuition (financial assistance) must remain in good standing academically, behaviorally, and spiritually for Variable Tuition (financial assistance) to continue.
• Variable Tuition (financial assistance) is granted for one school year and is not automatically renewable. Applications must be submitted each year for consideration.
• Adjustments to tuition balances and monthly payments due to financial aid or other awards will be made directly by the school. You will be notified of these changes.

All Variable Tuition (financial assistance) applications must be submitted online at: SSS Family Portal

Please visit the SSS Family Resource Center for helpful information on the Variable Tuition (financial assistance) process.

For questions, please contact admissions@chapel-hill.org

Application Process  

1. Current families who have paid the re-enrollment fee will be given priority consideration in the Variable Tuition (financial assistance) process. Students enrolling before April 15, 2021 must apply for Variable Tuition (financial assistance) by April 15, 2021.  Students enrolling after April 15th must apply for Variable Tution (financial assistance) within 2 weeks of enrollment. 
2. File your Income Tax Return before completing your Variable Tuition application; verification of income is required of every applicant. All tax forms required by TADS must be provided for the application to be processed.
3. In consideration of applications for Variable Tuition (financial assistance), the matter of divorce or separation of parents is difficult. CHA shall consider the assets of both natural parents and of step-parents before making an award, and will not be bound by the assertion that one parent has disclaimed responsibility for educational expenses.
4. TADS will send all Variable Tuition (financial assistance) reports directly to Chapel Hill Academy. Based on the reports, CHA will determine the amount of tuition to be allocated (maximum of 50% of total tuition bill).
5. Parents will be notified by the CHA Finance Department within 30 days of a completed application (including submission of all required documents) of the Variable Tuition (financial assistance) amount and be asked to accept or reject the amount within 14 days.

Important Dates

• Admissions applications received year round
• Open Enrollment begins February 1st
• Variable Tuition (financial assistance): Students enrolling before April 15, 2021 must apply by April 15, 2021.  Students enrolling after April 15th must apply within 2 weeks of enrollment. Please note, Variable Tuition (financial assistance) is no longer available for the 2021-2022 school year. 

We recognize the sacrifice it takes to invest in Christian education. Equally important it is our goal that all students in a family can attend together!

Families who qualify for financial aid can receive up to 60%, 65%, or 70% off tuition for 3, 4 or 5 students.

Contact our Office of Admissions to learn more.

Families with at least one parent employed full-time (defined at 30 hours per week) in Christian ministry, and who qualify for financial aid, can receive up to 75% off tuition.

Contact our Office of Admissions to learn more!