Maranatha Christian Academy

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About Maranatha Christian Academy

Tuition and Fees 2012-2013
Pre-kindergarten: 4 and 5-year-olds
Option A: M, W, F 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. $3,554
Option B: M, W, F 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $4,798
Pre-kindergarten: 4 and 5-year-olds
Option C: M - F 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. $5,212
Option D: M - F 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $7,036
Pre-kindergarten: 3-year-olds (must turn 3 by September 1)
Option E: T, Th 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. $2,239*
Option F: T, Th 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $2,985*
Lower school (K-6) $7,891
Upper school (Gr. 7 - 12) $8,580
Tuition Discounts
Members of Living Word Christian Center (per child) $400**
Families enrolling more than one child at MCA (for each additional child) $200
Pre-pay full tuition balance by June 1, 2012 (not applicable if receiving financial aid) 2%
*Pre-kindergarten options E and F do not qualify for financial assistance
**Member Discount Notification
You must notify the school if you become a member of Living Word Christian Center after registration in order to receive the member discount. Living Word Christian Center does not notify the school. This discount is not retroactive for lack of notification.
Enrollment
A non-refundable registration fee is due with the application or re-enrollment agreement as follows:
(The application/enrollment process is not considered complete without the required fee.)
New enrollment $125
Re-enrollment $100
Re-enrollment $75 for attendees of the Annual Business Meeting in February
Payment Options
Tuition payments processed through SMART TUITION allows families access to their account information 24/7. All MCA families will be enrolled in SMART TUITION; a fee of $43/family will be due on the first billable month.
Pre-pay full tuition by June 1, 2012
Receive a 2% discount (applied after other applicable discounts: LWCC membership and/or multiple siblings. Not eligible for if receiving financial aid)
An invoice will be mailed and payment will be made directly to SMART TUITION
Discount will be reversed in the event of early withdrawal
Semester payments on June 1 and November 1, 2012
One-half of annual tuition paid on each date
An invoice will be mailed and payment will be made directly to SMART TUITION
Automatic (ten or twelve) monthly payments, June 2012 - Mar 2012, June 2012 - May 2013
Payments will be automatically debited from a checking or savings account OR charged to a credit card (a 2.5% convenience fee applies to credit card payments; VISA not accepted)
Payment dates are the 5th or 20th of each month
Reminder e-mail will be sent to responsible party prior to each payment date
Late Fees and Insufficient Funds
Late fees: Any payment that is not received by SMART TUITION by the due date is considered late and may receive a late fee. In the event that your account becomes delinquent, SMART TUITION will provide a follow-up service which will contact you via mail, telephone, or e-mail. Your account may be charged $30 as a result of this service.
Failed Auto-Debit/NSF fees: Payments denied due to insufficient funds will be charged an NSF fee of $25. Your bank may impose additional fees. (OVER)
Withdrawal Penalties/Tuition Refunds
Withdrawal penalties and tuition refunds will be applied according to the following schedule:
Student withdraws between June 1 and June 30, 2012 $250
Student withdraws between July 1 and July 31, 2012 $500
Student withdraws between August 1 and August 31, 2012 $750
Student withdraws between September 1 and September 30, 2012 $750 plus prorated tuition *
Student withdraws between October 1 and October 31, 2012 $500 plus prorated tuition *
Student withdraws between November 1 and November 30, 2012 $250 plus prorated tuition *
December and forward No penalty. Prorated tuition only *
* Tuition is prorated to the last day of the month of withdrawal.
Tuition refunds will be allowed only when the school is given a 30-day written notice of withdrawal; no refund will be allowed when notice of withdrawal is given less than 30 days prior to the date of withdrawal.

Miscellaneous Fees
Miscellaneous fees may be incurred throughout the school year, depending upon the student's involvement in individual classes and/or activities. These fees will be paid through SMART TUITION or directly to MCA, as listed below. Please note that unpaid class fees due to delinquent accounts will result in no credit given to the student until the account is current.

Financial Assistance
Financial aid grants are awarded to reduce tuition and are based upon financial need. (Please note: pre-kindergarten options E and F do not qualify for financial assistance.) Applications should be completed online; forms are also available at the Student Services offices. Applications are due March 15, 2012 and are accepted only for students who have applied and are progressing through the enrollment process at MCA. Late application fees will apply. Please refer to the Financial Aid Policy included in the enrollment packet for more information.

Annual Giving and Other Financial Support
As in most private schools, the tuition charged is significantly less than the actual per student cost incurred by the school. MCA can operate on this basis only because of income from voluntary tax-deductible contributions solicited through the school's Annual Fund program. Intimately aware of MCA's unique advantages, the administration strongly urges all members of the school community "parents, grandparents, staff, alumni, and friends "to join with the administration in an effort to ensure the school's continued position of leadership through annual asset (e.g. cash, stocks, real estate) and planned gifts that reflect individual interest and ability.

State and Federal Subsidy Programs
The cost of textbooks, health services, and secondary guidance services is partially offset by the State Non-public Aid bill.
Under current legislation, parents may claim a credit and/or deduction on their Minnesota State Income Tax return for some K-12 education expenses. The amount of the credit/deduction depends upon family income.
The MCA Pre-kindergarten program is a Minnesota licensed daycare provider. Tuition paid for Pre-kindergarten may qualify as a deduction on your federal and/or state tax return. Please contact a tax professional for further information.
The MCA Pre-kindergarten program has been approved to receive payments through the Hennepin & Sherburne County Child Care Assistance program. MCA will apply for approval through other counties upon request.