2010 TEMPLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS OF FT. WORTH

Financial

Information

Temple Christian endeavors to keep education costs to a minimum while hiring and retaining top quality educators and maintaining facilities conducive to a healthy  and vigorous learning environment. Temple has historically had the lowest tuition rates of any school of our size in this area, thus opening Christian education to as many families as possible.  Traditionally, TCS has increased tuition approximately 5% per year solely to enable salary increases for the staff as cost of living increases. Temple Christian continues to modify its financial programs to help our families.  Watch TCS publications for details on any new programs.

All regular class fees are included in the tuition rates.  This is designed to make it easier to budget your child's schooling. A 12 month payment option is available to reduce monthly outlay.  Temple also offers a wide array of discounts and money saving opportunities.


Registration Fees: Must be turned in with the application. Grades  PK – 12……………..….$395

Registration fee covers curriculum use fee; charges for record and file set up; 24 hour internet access to your child's grades, assignments, financial records, etc.; availability of making payments on line; the quarterly “Temple Times” magazine; a copy of the TCS yearbook for each student; student accident insurance for each student; and a dedicated amount to support state and national organizations working for the advancement and protection of Christian education. A place is made for your child once the requirements are met and the registration fee paid. Registration fees are non-refundable unless a student is denied admission to TCS by the Admission Committee because of failure to pass entrance tests or meet TCS standards or requirements. Registration fees will not be refunded for any other reason.

 

Entrance Test Fee:   New Students Only……………………………………………………..$75.00

The testing fee must be submitted with the completed application before the entrance test is scheduled. Testing fees are non-refundable once tests have been given unless the student fails to pass the test at which time $25 of the fee will be refunded. The fee covers administering nationally standardized achievement and ability tests.

 

Tuition Rate Schedule:  You will be automatically placed on the 10 month payment plan(1st payment July 1) unless you request the 12 month arrangement(1st payment June 1) or pay in full for the year. Parents enrolling on or after June 1 who want to pay on the 12 month plan must make up any missed payments.  (Current Tuition rates appear on the Tuition sheet and at www.tcseagles.org)                                                   

 


Payment of Tuition:  Payments are due the first day of each month. After the tenth calendar day of the month there will be a $25 late charge on any unpaid balance.  TCS cannot accept post dated checks to meet payment deadlines.    If payment is not received by the 15th day of the same month, the student may not be permitted to attend classes until the account is made current.  Parents anticipating financial difficulties should immediately contact the Financial Administrator for consultation.  Accounts must be made current before enrollment is accepted for the coming year.  No records or transcripts can be released until a student's account is paid in full.  TCS accepts cash, checks, money orders, MasterCard and Visa credit cards, for tuition payments.  Payments may also be made on-line. There will be a $25 charge for returned checks. When a check is returned by the drawer bank, the person issuing the check will be notified (personal phone call, voice mail or email at numbers or addresses listed on the enrollment application shall be considered notification). Full restitution for the unpaid check and payment of the $25 service charge must be submitted to the school the next work day following notification.  Payments for returned checks may be Cash, Money Order, Cashier's Check, or Credit Card.  Failure to make timely restitution may result in suspension of check writing privileges and suspension of student(s) until the account is current.  Following two or more returned checks during any one school year, check writing privileges may be suspended even if full restitution has been made.  TCS reserves the right to use its automated check verification system at any time.

 

Withdrawal Policy:  Because the school's budget is based on students remaining the entire year (salaries, books, maintenance, etc. are based on this), the following policy, regarding financial responsibility, was adopted by the school board.  The policy applies for those students who enroll, but never actually attend, withdraw, are unenrolled or expelled, or for any reason fail to continue in attendance for the school year:
Date of Withdrawal                                                                    Amount Due for Time Attended 
Prior to July 15…..............................................................................Registration
July 15 - September 14th..................................................................Registration and 1 payment
After September 15th ......................................................................Tuition will be prorated for enrolled on a monthly basis for time actually enrolled. Attendance any part of the month will be counted as a full month.
A student is considered enrolled until official withdrawal papers have been completed and submitted to the school office.  These forms are available in the main school administration office.  Accounts must be current for records to be released.

 

Financial Aid: 
 Discounts previously listed on attached forms are offered to all parents and will help reduce total cost.  Temple accepts students participating in the privately funded Star Scholarship Program.