Tuition and Fees Information

Tuition is often one of the most important factors in choosing a private school, and at Wake Christian Academy we strive to be transparent and accommodating when it comes to cost. Wake Christian Academy also offers need-based tuition assistance for families. Families who qualify can receive up to 25% of the tuition amount. To learn more about assistance, to see if your family qualifies, or to apply for financial aid, visit here.

Tuition and Fees Schedule for 2018 – 2019

Application Fee for New Students -Due with Application – $200 Per Student

2018 -2019 Annual Tuition & Fees
		10 Monthly	12 Monthly
Grade	Tuition	Payments *	Payments **
Kindergarten	6,000	600.00	500.00

Elementary (1st – 5th Grade)	7,175	717.50	597.92

Middle School (6th – 8th Grade)	7,950	795.00	662.50

High School (9th – 12th Grade)	8,325	832.50	693.75

Enrollment Fee for Returning Students – Due at Re-enrollment

$125 per Student by February 2nd
$225 per Student beginning February 3rd

International Student Fee- $3,000

* Payments are made in May 2018 and August 2018 – April 2019.
** Payments are made from May 2018 – April 2019.
Full Payment option is due by April 30th and is discounted $100 if paid by date due.

Tuition includes the following items:

Academic classes and academic services
Student accident insurance (school-sponsored activities on and off campus)
One yearbook per student
K-5 and Elementary – Field Trips, Crafts, T-Shirt, and other curriculum-related activities
Middle School – Field Trip, Fall Festival, Class T-Shirt, and end-of-semester activities
High School – Field Trip (see below for Jr. & Sr. Trips), Homecoming, and Class T-Shirt

Enrollment and Application Fees are non-refundable. For all payment plans, 10% of the total tuition is nonrefundable. If a student withdraws or is expelled during the first semester, 50% of the total tuition and 100% of all fees are due to WCA;
100% of the annual tuition and all fees are due to WCA if a student withdraws or is expelled during the second semester.

Optional Fees:

Before Care	7:00am to 7:30am
	No Charge.

After Care	3:30pm to 6:00pm
	Daily Rate – $17
	Monthly Rate – $180
	Annual Rate – $1500 (Selected by Aug. 31st)
	Late Fee – $1.00 per minute after 6:00 PM.

AP Exams	AP Exams are $100.00 per class.

Athletic Fees	Participation fees are per sport and range from $100 to $250
	depending on the team level -Middle School, Junior Varsity or Varsity.
	Other reimbursable fees may apply.

Elementary After School Clubs	Price range is free to $125.00 depending on the Club. Sign-Ups in Fall and Spring

Field Trips	Included in Tuition except for the Junior (Washington D.C.) and Senior Trip (New York City).
	Junior Trip is approximately $475.00
	Senior Trip is approximately $1,500.00.

Fine Arts	Elementary Chorus, Strings or Hand Chimes – $10.00
	Middle School Strings, Chorus, Band or Hand Bells – from $25.00 to $75.00.
	High School Band, Chorale, Chorus, Strings or Hand Bells – from $25.00 to $100.00
	Marching Band – $450.00 plus uniform costs.

Milk (for year)	Eligible for Grades K-5 through 5th grade.
	Sign up on line at beginning of year – Cost is $100.00.

Parking (Student)	$50.00 – sign up online.

Tuition Payment Plans

1) Full Payment is due by April 30th and is discounted $100.00 per student paid in full.
2) Monthly Payments – For monthly payment plans you must sign up with Facts. You may choose either the 5th or 20th of the month for your draft.

Financial Assistance

Wake Christian Academy offers need-based tuition assistance for families. Families who qualify can receive up to 25% of the tuition amount. If you have questions about tuition assistance or would like to apply, go to FAST and click on the online application.

For more assistance with specific financial questions, contact:

Ricky Hering, Director of Finance
919-334-0990
rickyhering@wakechristianacademy.com

For questions about Admissions, contact:
Dawn Currin, Director of School Advancement
(919) 334-0994
admissions@wakechristianacademy.com