Tuition for 2002-2003

Tuition Payment Policies

A tuition discount of 5% will be granted if the full year’s tuition is paid before September 15. In families with more than one child--if only one child’s tuition will be paid in full, it must be the amount for the oldest child. Discounts are given families for enrolling more than one child as reflected in the rate chart above.

All tuition accounts are set up on a ten-month pay plan. The ten-month plan requires paying one-tenth of the tuition amount each month beginning August 1 and ending May 1. Payments are due on the first of each month. Any special tuition arrangements must be submitted to the corporate office in written form for approval.

If payment is not received by the tenth day of the month, a late fee of $20.00 will be added. Balances not paid by the end of the month due will incur interest of 1 1/2% added to the unpaid balance. Each month thereafter, interest of 1 1/2% per month will be added to the unpaid balance. Any tuition account over 30 days past due may result in a possible expulsion of the student(s). For your convenience, payments may be made at your child’s school office or mailed to the Administrative Offices at 2356 Clay Road SW, Austell, GA 30106. There is a $20.00 charge for returned checks. All accounts must be paid in full by May 1.

Cumberland Christian Academy is a corporation and must maintain a regular cash flow for the express purpose of meeting operating expenses. Therefore, this tuition payment policy must be the agreement between school families and the members of the CCA board. Students who have tuition accounts over 30 days past due or have an outstanding balance at the end of the school year will not be allowed to graduate, receive school records, or re-enroll for the next school year until past-due accounts are paid.

Early Withdrawal Policy

It is assumed that an entering student is enrolling for the entire year, therefore school budgets are set accordingly. If a student withdraws before the end of the school year, a 30-day advance written notice is required. At that time and in addition to the tuition due, an early withdrawal fee, equal to 10% of the yearly tuition for the school term will be charged. After all fees are paid and withdrawal forms have been turned in, records will be available at the end of the next regular business day.

Registration

Applications for new students must include a $100.00 non-refundable application fee. Upon acceptance, an additional $350.00 matriculation fee will be due. Refer to page 9 for CCA’s Admission Policy in its entirety. Registration is opened to new students on March 1.

Currently enrolled students whose tuition accounts are not past due enjoy a discounted re-enrollment fee by registering early for the next school term. Early registration begins on February 1 and ensures a place for your student(s).

Uniforms

CCA requires uniforms. The school polo shirts must be purchased through the school at any one of the school offices. All other uniform information may be found on pages 28 through 32.

Other Fees and/or Optional Costs

	Beta Club - High school students chosen for membership in the CCA chapter of the National Beta Club will be asked to pay a one time fee of $10.00 which provides a certificate, Beta pin, The Beta Journal, and a seal for the diploma at graduation. Students are chosen for Beta Club membership on the basis of scholastic average, Christian character, credible achievement, and commendable attitudes as observed by the school staff.
	Library fines - A fine of $.10 per day is charged for overdue library materials. Report cards and permanent records may be held for unpaid library charges.
	Lunches - K5 through 12th grade students may bring their lunches from home or purchase foods from our "Nibble Nook." The foods stocked in the "Nibble Nook" will vary from campus to campus.
	Textbooks - Students are held responsible for any textbooks issued to them. Please be aware that if, for example, a book is taken out of a locker or desk, the student to whom it is assigned is still responsible for it. Because misused, stolen, or missing textbooks will have to be replaced by the student, it is recommended that the student use extraordinary care.
	Other planned activities - Other events, such as field trips or special banquets/dinners, will be announced throughout the school term. For some activities, special T-shirts may be available for purchase.