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The purpose of the variable tuition program is to make Christian education accessible to more families, by providing a reduced rate. We base reduced rates on each family’s specific financial situation. Variable tuition is a need-based financial aid structure – similar to those used by other private schools, colleges, and universities. Any family with children in Kindergarten or above in need of assistance may apply.
Factors like income, family circumstances, and the cost of living in the Fredericksburg region are reviewed by a third party: FACTS Grant & Aid. Each request is then reviewed by the FCS Financial Aid Committee, who makes the final award. Currently, 71% of our students receive a reduced tuition due to either variable tuition or one of the other discounts we offer (multiple child, advanced pay, alumni, or employee discount).
Variable Tuition – Application Process
The 2025-2026 school entrance application must be completed before variable tuition assistance is considered.
Before you begin your application on the FACTS Grant & Aid website, you’ll want to have applied for the students and grade levels needed and have the following documents ready. They will need to be uploaded to FACTS Grant & Aid to supplement your application.
- Completed 2024 Federal Tax Return including all supporting tax schedules
- 2024 W-2 forms for all individuals listed on the tax return
- Documentation for Social Security income and Child Support
- A letter written to the Variable Tuition Review Committee about your financial circumstances, including the amount that you feel that you can pay monthly
Variable Tuition – Important Dates
| Application Completion Date | Award Notification Letter Mailed |
| By March 15, 2025 | By April 30, 2025 |
| By April 15, 2025 | By May 31, 2025 |
| By May 15, 2025 | By June 30, 2025 |
| After May 15, 2025 – Applications subject to closing | Contact the Business Office |
Children’s Tuition Fund
When you apply for variable tuition, your application will also be evaluated to see if your family is eligible to receive assistance through the Children’s Tuition Fund. You can learn more about this program by clicking the button below.
