Great Lakes Adventist Academy

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About Great Lakes Adventist Academy

Financial Information for 2012-2013

Overview
Great Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA) operates on a fixed rate charging plan. When a student enrolls at GLAA, they are buying an educational service. The charges for this service will be based on the yearly cost per service as outlined below.

Application Fee $20
An application may be obtained from the Director of Admissions. It should be completed and promptly returned with the fee.

General Fee $350
The General Fee includes Boys Club and Girls Club dues, Library fee, matriculation fee, school yearbook, school paper, student accident insurance and Student Association dues. The General Fee is not refundable.

Basic Yearly Charge:
Dorm Student: ($1,495 x 10 charges) $14,950

Village Student: ($990 x 10 charges) $9,900

Note: There are two charges in August, with subsequent months having one (1) charge. The final charge will be in April.

Tuition:
$9,750 ($975 x 10 charges). This charge includes instruction in all classes and use of facilities and equipment. Materials used for personal use in the art, music and vocation classes are not included in tuition.

Book Rental:
$150 ($15 x 10 charges). Students are charged for any excessive damage to, or lost textbooks. Personal school supplies are not included in this book rental, but may be purchased at the school bookstore.

Cafeteria:
$2,650 ($265 x 10 charges). This charge includes well-prepared vegetarian meals in the cafeteria from registration until graduation.
Village students may eat in the cafeteria by paying cash for their meal(s). Social events such as banquets and SA functions may be charged to their account. (See other charges)

Room and Laundry:
$2,400 ($240 x 10 charges). Charges will continue as long as the room is occupied. Students are held responsible for damages to their rooms beyond normal use.

Extra Dormitory Charges:
Counter-top Refrigerator in Room $ 8/month
Microwave in Room $ 8/month
Overnight Visitor $ 10/night
Private Room $ 50/month (if available)

Revision of Rates:
Due to the uncertainties of business conditions, monetary values or possible minimum wage changes, the Board of Trustees reserves the right to revise the published rates without notice.

Missed School Days
Students entering or withdrawing at irregular times will be charged on a pro-rated basis for days in attendance. Students who are suspended at home will not receive credit for days missed. Credits will not be given for any regular school vacation or days missed by school closures.

Other Charges
Art Lessons: Materials used for personal use in these classes may be purchased at the bookstore.

Cafeteria Meal Charges:
Village Rate:
Meal Ticket (10 meals) - $47.50
Cash Price, Per Meal - $5.75

Guest Rate:
Adult - $5.75
Child (under 12 years) - $4.25

Class Dues:
The following class dues will be charged to the student\'s account on the September statements:

Class Dues:
Freshmen Class $25
Sophomore Class $25
Junior Class $55 (does not include class trip)
Senior Class $60 (does not include class trip)
The Senior Class dues cover the class gift, flowers for parents at graduation, Senior Recognition weekend and other class-operating
expenses.

Dual Credit:
Andrews University charges $75 per credit hour per semester for dual credit courses. Students involved in dual credit courses will be charged at the beginning of each semester.

Final Transcripts:
A student\'s account must be paid in full before a transcript or diploma will be issued. The first two (2) transcripts will be free, and thereafter, a $5 fee will be requested before processing. Transcripts will be sent 10 working days after final payment is received.

Graduation Fee:
A graduation fee of $150 will be charged to all senior accounts and includes the following: keepsake tassel, cap and gown rental, diploma, graduation weekend programs and other graduation expenses.

Instrument Rental:
There is a charge of $12 per month for rental of school instruments.

Piano/Organ Rental:
There is a charge of $8 per month for piano and organ rental.

Miscellaneous:
The following activities/purchases require cash payments in advance:

Sept School Pictures
Sept Witnessing Retreat
Oct Junior Class Trip
Oct School Jackets
Nov AYA Trip
Feb Bible Camp
Feb Music Festival
May Senior Class Trip

Note: Cost information will be provided when available.

Music Lessons:
Piano, voice, instrument and organ lessons are $16 per lesson for each 30-minute period of instruction. There is also a charge for music and lesson supplies for personal use.

Transcripts For Enrollment:
A transcript is required by the time school opens. If not received, a $25 transcript procurement fee will be charged.

Transportation:
Transportation to and from the academy is available for medical purposes or to meet bus, plane or train schedules and will be charged as follows:

Alma $30; $20 per additional student
Chicago $160; $60 per additional student
Detroit $85; $30 per additional student
Edmore $12; $6 per additional student
Flint $60; $20 per additional student
Grand Rapids $55; $20 per additional student
Ithaca $32; $20 per additional student
Lansing $55; $20 per additional student
Mt. Pleasant $32; $20 per additional student
Sheridan $30; $20 per additional student

Payments
Payment due on or before Registration:

Dorm Student: $1,845
Village Student: $1,340

Remittance:
All checks, drafts or money orders should be made payable to \"Great Lakes Adventist Academy.\" Please send all payments directly to the Business Office.

Foreign Currency:
All fees must be paid in United States dollars. Please mark your check \"U.S. Funds.\" All students that are not from the United States or Canada must pay their total minimum charges for the year in advance less the cash discount.
The amount that must be paid is $15,300 U.S. funds. This amount will be due on the day that the student enters school.

Due Date:
Payments are due on or before the 26th of each month.

Payment Discounts
Registration Payment Discount:
VILLAGE STUDENTS
July 1-14: Payment $1,275, Amt. of Discount $65
July 15-31: Payment $1,300, Amt. of Discount $40
Aug 1-11: Payment $1,310, Amt. of Discount $30
Aug 12-23: Payment $1,340, Amt. of Discount $0

DORMITORY STUDENTS
July 1-14: Payment $1,755, Amt. of Discount $90
July 15-31: Payment $1,790, Amt. of Discount $55
Aug 1-11: Payment $1,800, Amt. of Discount $45
Aug 12-23: Payment $1,845, Amt. of Discount $0

All family discounts, tuition assistance, Project Assist and any other discounts will be credited on the August 31st statement and will not be subtracted from the \"Required Payment\" amount, if you want to receive the above discount. Discounts will not be given for credit card payments.

Early Total Year Payment:
Parents desiring to pay the total yearly fee in advance will be granted a 5% discount. Parents desiring to pay half of the yearly fee in advance will be granted a 3% discount. The General Fee is not subject to discount. Student labor is not included when calculating this discount.

2% Early Payment Discount:
A 2% discount will be granted on the current month\'s bill if payment is received by the date specified on the statement. The 2% discount applies only to payments received from parents or guardians. This does not apply to accounts charged on VISA, MasterCard or Discover.

Family Discount:
A 5% discount will be granted to each student when there are two from one family attending GLAA. A 10% discount will be granted to each student when there are three or more from one family attending GLAA. This discount will be based on tuition and book rental fees.

Delinquent Accounts
Accounts are considered delinquent after the 26th of each month. All accounts must be cleared before a transcript or diploma will be issued. Accounts are considered delinquent as follows:

OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS IN OTHER SCHOOLS must be settled before students are admitted to GLAA.

RETURNING STUDENTS TO GLAA must have their prior-year ending balance paid before they can register.

ACCOUNTS REMAINING FROM FAMILY MEMBERS who attended the academy must be settled before another student from the same family is admitted.

Service Charge:
When an account becomes delinquent, a finance charge of 1.25% (15% per annum) will be placed on the statement.

Finance Committee Action:
Finance Committee action may be taken as follows:

A September statement balance may result in
not allowing a student to enroll for the second nine-weeks.
A November statement balance may result in
not allowing a student to take first semester exams.
A February statement balance may result in
not allowing a student to enroll for the fourth nine-weeks.
An April statement balance may result in not
allowing a student to take second semester exams.
A student whose account is overdue two months may be asked to work on Sundays, during vacations and/or home leaves to help bring their account in balance.
A student with an account over 90 days delinquent may be asked to withdraw.

Student Assistance
Project Assist:
Michigan Conference constituents experiencing financial difficulties may apply for Project Assist. This is a three-way assistance program. The conference and academy match local church amounts up to the board-approved level. The application steps are as follows:

1. Request a Project Assist application from
the academy Business Office, or download the form here.
2. Fully complete the application.
3. Submit the application to your pastor.
4. After local church approval, submit the application to the academy for Michigan Conference Board of Education approval.
5. The amount credited is based on the actual days in attendance.
The Michigan Conference K-12 Board-approved level for the current year is:
Dormitory - $1,200; Village - $600

Worthy Student
Worthy Student Fund: For students in need, a Worthy Student Fund has been set up. Funds are allocated as available by committee. Requests should be made to the business manager.

Student Labor: Student labor is available for the purpose of teaching students the dignity of labor and defraying school expenses. Earnings will be credited to the student\'s account for labor performed. These monies will not be paid in cash except for incentive pay earned in the industries. Each student residing in the dormitory will be expected to willingly work as assigned.

FACTORS AFFECTING WORK:

Paper Work:
Each student must complete Step 3 of the Application Process and provide all necessary documentation and employment forms before they can be employed by Great Lakes Adventist Academy. For Application Process, please click HERE.

Age:
A student must be at least 14 years of age to work.

Work Assignments:
Work assignments are determined by qualifications, age restrictions and job
availability.

Project Assist:
Students receiving Project Assist or other forms of scholarship assistance must be willing to work assigned by the Student Labor Coordinator. This will most often mean working at the mill or available industries, since such work maximizes the student\'s earning potential. Throughout the school year students may be asked to work on Sundays, home leaves and/or vacations to help keep their account current.

Tithe
Students are encouraged to pay tithe on their earnings. When a student enrolls at GLAA they may fill out a form requesting that their tithe be automatically taken out of their check each month. The tithe will be remitted to the Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Cash Withdrawal
Parents/students may deposit cash in the Business Office for withdrawal to care for incidental needs. Withdrawal is permitted only when money is on deposit in the student bank.

Student Accident Insurance
Student Accident Insurance: A student accident insurance with secondary-coverage is available. It provides for minimal payments only after the family insurance coverage is expended, or if there is no other primary insurance coverage. Coverage is for most inconsequential injuries incurred while in attendance at the academy. It does not cover medical expenses incurred by causes other than accidents and is insufficient for major accident expenses. These situations must be paid by the parents or sponsors and/or family insurance policy. A student accident report must be filed when the accident occurs to receive benefits.

Workman\'s Compensation Insurance:
For accidents that occur while the student is actually employed, the academy is covered under the Worker\'s Compensation Insurance Act. If, however, a student is to receive the benefits of this coverage, an accident report must be filed with the academy when the accident occurs.