Trinity Christian School

Tuition

As an independent school, Trinity Christian School receives only partial government operating funding, and no capital funding of any sort. As a result, Trinity Christian School (like all independent schools) must charge tuition to cover the balance of our instructional, administrative and facility costs. (A portion of your tuition qualifies as a donation and is eligible for a charitable donation tax credit.) Charitable gifts will be receipted fully.

 

 

Schedule of Fees (as of May 29, 2010)

 

The Association for Christian Schooling in Calgary South

• Administration Fee...............$ 150
• Membership Fee..................$ 100*
• Development Levy...............$100
• Total Registration Fee.........$ 250

* The processing fee is non-refundable.

 

Kindergarten

• Voluntary Donation......$ 2020*

* 100% tax receipt.

 

Grades 1 through 9

• First Child Tuition.....$ 5205
• Second Child Tuition....$ 3,925
• Third Child Tuition.....$ 1,400
• Family Rate Tuition Maximum (3 or more children)...$ 10,530

 

Additional Fees

• Junior High Premium (Per Student)...$ 320
• One-Time Capital Contribution for New Families (not per student)...$ 1,000
• Annual Capital Levy for New and Returning Families...$ 500

 

School Materials Fee of 10% of annual tuition will be charged to any family enrolling after September 30.

Financial Assistance

Christian education costs money and as an independent school, TCS receives only 1/3 the operating grants as an equivalent school in the public system. The balance of the school's educational and operating costs must be made up in the form of tuition.   Every family is expected to shoulder their share of these costs.

 

However, TCS recognizes that tuition poses a significant financial burden on some families and that from time to time families find themselves in financial distress. This financial distress means that families will at times be unable to both pay for Christian education and cover their own basic needs.

Tuition Subsidy Policy

Each family requesting a subsidy must complete, in full, a subsidy application including the following information and documentation:

• A cover letter explaining the family's situation, specifying the exact amount of assistance they require, and outlining their plans to restore their own financial ability to cover their tuition costs in the future.
• This letter must also specify that they have read, understood and agree with the terms of subsidy policy.
• Personal household budget, detailing income and expenses, including a net worth statement and unearned income.
• Income must be verified by attaching a copy of the previous year's Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada.
• Demonstration of having exhausted all other avenues of support (family, church, other supporters) before appealing to the school family for tuition relief.