Financial Information

Cascade Christian Academy is a non-profit, private school that does not receive any state or federal funding. We operate financially through tuition, church subsidies, and donated funds from private individuals. In order for us to continue to provide a quality Christian education program, we must rely on parents and students, to meet their financial obligations to the school.

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FINANCIAL POLICIES

The following policies are necessary in order to maintain a quality educational program:

• To enroll a student at CCA the parent or guardian must accept financial responsibility for the student by signing an agreement with the school.
• Previous accounts with CCA or another school must be settled prior to enrollment of a student.
• Accounts are due on the first of each month, and considered past due after the 10 th of the month.
• Accounts paid before the 10 th of the month will receive a $15 credit. (This applies only to monthly tuition billings for full time CCA students, not receiving financial scholarships.)
• Late payments (30 days late) will receive a $25 charge plus 1.5% interest on any outstanding balance.
• If there is no payment after 60 days a student may be asked to withdraw from CCA.
• All NSF checks will be assessed a $25 fee.
• All 7 through 12 students who maintain a 3.0 grade point average (examined on a per quarter basis) will receive a $100 per quarter academic scholarship toward their account.
• The party responsible for the school bill must contact the treasurer monthly, either by (1) payment, (2) a note, (3) phone call, or (4) personal visit.
• If the personal financial situation of a family changes it is expected that parents contact the treasurer to work out satisfactory arrangements.
• If an account becomes past due it will be turned over to the Finance Committee and satisfactory financial arrangements must be made in order for the student to continue in school.
• All accounts must be paid in full before a final transcript or diploma will be issued to any graduate.
• The school reserves the right to withhold refund payment of any student’s account or credit balance for a period of two weeks after he/she leaves school. This ensures that all charges have been recorded on the account.
• Special arrangements must be made with the treasurer and/or Finance Committee in order to be granted an exception to any of the policies listed in the Financial Information Section.

Remittances should be made payable to CCA or Cascade Christian Academy .

Tuition payments are made according to the following schedule:

• A non-refundable entrance fee is due at registration.
• Tuition will be billed in nine monthly payments due the first of each school month beginning in September. The ninth and final payment is due the first of May.
• Visa or MasterCard is accepted for school fees; however there is a 2% charge for this service.

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ENTRANCE FEE

Entrance fees are non-refundable unless there is a work transfer out of the area. For student entering CCA after the beginning of the year the entrance fee will be amortized as follows. First & Second Quarter = full entrance fee, Semester & Third quarter = 1/2 entrance fee.

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STUDENT AID

Limited financial aid is available to qualifying students. The amount of aid is determined by the Finance Committee and is based on a parent’s/family’s financial need, the student’s scholarship, and citizenship record. A Student Aid Application Form can be obtained from the treasurer. The finance committee requires that parents applying for student aid present a copy of their last year’s 1040 with all schedules and W-2s, as well as any pertinent child support documentation. This information will be kept confidential and only be seen by the committee and then returned.

The following guidelines apply to student financial aid:

• Student aid will not cover entrance fees. Any exception will require a meeting with the Finance Committee.
• All parents requesting student aid for new students to CCA must meet with the Finance Committee.
• Maximum student aid available is one third of tuition. Any exception will require a meeting with the Finance Committee.
• Registration for any student with an unpaid account from the previous year will not be complete until parents meet with the Finance Committee. Students will not be allowed to attend classes until registration is complete.
• Students age 14 and above are required to work and contribute toward payment of tuition and fees in order to qualify for student aid.

Student aid may be discontinued for the following reasons:

• Person responsible for student’s account fails to make regular payments as agreed.
• Student has poor attendance record-affecting grades.
• Student fails to make satisfactory academic progress.
• Student displays unsatisfactory citizenship in attitudes and conduct.

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STUDENT WORK OPPORTUNITIES

The academy operates a limited student work program that may enable students to earn funds towards tuition fees. This program operates under the direction of the treasurer and campus custodial and maintenance department. Student reader or custodial worker positions may be available. In addition, our daycare center may provide work for a few students. Applications for both summer employment and regular school year employment can be made through the school treasurer. Students may have the potential for higher earnings through outside employment. Federal law prohibits the school from hiring students before their 14 th birthday.

Students who work for the school may return tithe from their earnings if they choose. Please contact the treasurer to obtain the necessary forms if you would like to pay return to your church on your student wages.

Working students may apply for Practical Arts credits. Each working student will receive 10% of their paycheck if they have worked the minimum required hours for that pay period and their account is current.

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FULL TIME STUDENT TUITION RATES 2006-2007

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PART TIME STUDENT TUITION RATES 2006-2007
(A part time student is any student who takes less than four classes at CCA)

Charges for individual core classes are set at 1/3 regular tuition. Running start students who were enrolled at CCA full time the previous year will be charged 1/6 tuition per class. Home school students may enroll in any of the following classes—band, PE, art and bible.

Enrollment for part time students is contingent on availability of classes. Home school students playing varsity sports will be charged $85 per sport (in addition to other fees associated with each sport.)

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