Tuition/Fees
Application FeeA $75.00 non-refundable application fee must be submitted with each child's application. Admission FeeThere is a one-time admission fee of $850 paid only in the year the child is accepted into MCA. This fee is due with the return of the signed contract. |
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| 2008-2009 Tuition Rates* | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten (4 years old) MWF (Full Day) | $4,175 per year |
| Pre-Kindergarten (4 years old) M-F (Full Day) | $6,540 per year |
| Kindergarten (Full Day) | $6,540 per year |
| 1st-3rd | $7,220 per year |
| 4th-6th | $7,500 per year |
| 7th-8th | $8,665 per year |
| 9th-12th | $9,375 per year |
*Tuition does not include the cost of uniforms, school supplies, athletics/activity fees, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Tuition Discounts
Payment in full by March 1 (for returning students) and by contract due date for new students receives a $150 discount for PreK 5-day and up and $75 for PreK 3-day.
Payment Options
Tuition may be divided up over a monthly basis and automatically deducted from your bank account. The number of months that the tuition can be spread across is determined by when the contract of enrollment is signed and returned. Please contact the Admissions Office for further details.
Re-enrollment deadline for the 2009-2010 school year is January 30, 2009.
| Student Activity Fees | |
|---|---|
| Athletics | $150/sport, with a cap of $300 per student |
| Lower School ESS Monthly | $250/month |
| Lower School ESS Drop-In | $20/day |
| Lower School SPIRE | $260/month |
| Senior Graduation Fee | $200 |
| Upper School Art | $60/year |
| Upper School Band | $25/year |
| Upper School Choir | $25/year |
| Upper School Drama | $25/year |
| Upper School Advanced Placement Test | $85/test |
| Upper & Lower School Trips | May sometimes apply & vary depending on trip. |
Refund Policy
McKinney Christian Academy has financial and contractual arrangements with faculty, staff, vendors, etc., which are made before the beginning of each school year. These obligations and commitments require MCA to MANDATE that all enrolling families commit financially for the entire school year.In order for MCA to meet its contractual obligations to faculty, staff, and others, we do not offer a refund on any tuition and fees for any reason including but not limited to: job relocation, change in parents' decision for student to attend, etc. If for any reason an enrolled student fails to attend or to continue in attendance at MCA for the contracted school year, 100% of the tuition is still due and will be paid in full.
Financial Aid
Parents must apply annually for the next school year. Financial aid is awarded annually according to the availability of funds and in response to financial need. One may apply for financial aid on-line at www.factstuitionaid.com as early as December for the upcoming school year. Applications are also available from the business office, as well as specific deadlines for submission.
