Variable Tuition

Let’s make this work.

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 in need of assistance may apply. Preschool families must be in our 5-day program to be considered for variable tuition.

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, 64% of our existing families receive some form of discount or aid. By making a Fredericksburg Christian Schools education more financially possible, we will have the opportunity to utilize our exceptional staff, and available classroom space.

Variable Tuition – Application Process

* The 20-21 school entrance application must be completed before variable tuition assistance is considered.

Begin here if you have not yet applied for your student(s).

The application process for the 2020-2021 school year will open January 1, 2020.

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.

1. Completed 2019 Federal Tax Return including all supporting tax schedules
2. 2019 W-2 forms for all individuals listed on the tax return
3. Documentation for Social Security income and Child Support
4. A letter written to the Variable Tuition Review Committee about your financial circumstances, including the amount that you feel that you can pay monthly

FACTS Grant & Aid Phone  |   1-866-412-4637

A processing fee of $35 will be required to submit your Variable Tuition application.

Important Dates

If you have questions, please contact our Finance Director, Phyllis Baughman, at 540-735-1283 or pbaughman@gofcs.org.