Tuition Assistance Policies

It is our hope that every family who sincerely desires to have their children attend Lake Norman Christian School will be able to do so, regardless of their financial situation. At the same time, we must balance our responsibility to ensure the financial viability of the school, and therefore place limitations on financial aid provisions.

The amount for financial aid awards are determined by a thorough analysis of need conducted by FACTS Management Company, an unbiased, qualified third-party. Financial aid awards are granted for a maximum period of one school year. Families must reapply each spring.

Financial aid is funded through contributions to our school, therefore there are limitations on the amount of financial aid at our disposal. To maintain the fiscal integrity of the school, yet provide access to financial aid to as many families as possible, grants will not exceed 50% of tuition. Priority consideration for granting financial aid is given to families with students currently enrolled in classes with vacancies.

New families who apply for financial aid and do not receive as much aid as they believe they can adequately manage, will have an opportunity to have their enrollment/registration fee reimbursed. Reimbursement requires a written request and is based upon analysis of their individual situation.

Financial aid may be forfeited if the family does not adhere to the policies of the school contract, if the student is placed on probation due to academic, behavior or attendance deficiencies, or if the balance of the account is more than thirty days past due.

Tuition Assistance Procedures

Students must have been formally admitted to Lake Norman Christian School prior to consideration for financial assistance. Families should expect that decisions on financial aid will not be rendered until the normal enrollment and acceptance process has been completed. Once the enrollment form and fees have been received, and the student has been officially accepted into the School, a financial aid packet can be requested.

This packet contains specific instructions that parents must follow to be considered for financial aid. If there are extenuating circumstances not reflected on the financial aid application, applicants may submit a letter (in addition to the FA application) to the LKNC Business Office to be reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee. The Financial Aid Committee renders the final decision on amount of financial aid awarded and to which family they are granted.

Due to the limited amount of funds available, parents are encouraged to complete this process as early as possible.

Lake Norman Christian School reserves the right to modify the financial aid policies at any time.