Tuition and Aid

2023-2024 DCA TUITION & FEES

APPLICATION FEE - A $100 (non-refundable) application fee is required for all new student applicants. This fee applies to all new students, even if the family has other students currently enrolled at DC.

ENROLLMENT FEE - An enrollment fee of $200 (non-refundable) will be due for all new students, and for returning students paying after March 1st. A discounted enrollment fee of $100 (non-refundable), for returning students only, is offered if paid between January 1st and March 1st. Enrollment fees are payable at the time of enrollment. Before the enrollment process can be completed, all prior year financial obligations must be paid in full.
Grade Amount Hours
P3-P4 (3 days) Half Day $4,900 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (After Care begins after 12:00 pm)
P3-P4 (3 days) Full Day $6,250 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
P3-P4 (5 days) Half Day $6,900 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
P3-P4 (5 days) Full Day $8,750 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Kindergarten to Grade 5 $7,500 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Grades 6-8 $8,050 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Grades 9-12 $8,300 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Family Discount
            2 children                          SUBTRACT $200.00 (from family total)
            3 children or more            SUBTRACT $300.00 (from family total)
TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS
  • FULL PAYMENT PLAN: A discount, $150 per student will be granted for full prepayments on or before July 1st for grades Preschool to 12th grade. There will be no exceptions on the pre-payment due date. Payment is to be made directly to DCA using cash, check, or credit cards (American Express not accepted).
  • TWO PAYMENT PLAN: Half of the total tuition (less discounts/scholarships) is due by August 1st. The remaining half is due by January 1st. Failure to make the payment on time will result in a payment plan via FACTS. The prepayment discount for this option is $75.00. The discount is applied in half increments after the payments are made.
  • BUDGET PLAN: A ten month direct withdrawal payment plan is mandatory through FACTS Tuition Management Company. Payments run from August through May (withdrawals are made on the 5th or 20th day of the month). Monthly withdrawals may be made via a bank account auto draft or credit card (American Express not accepted).
  •  PAYMENT METHODS: Credit Cards (excluding American Express), Cash, or Check.
AFTER CARE PROGRAM (Optional)
After Care rates will be $10/hour for all students, or a discounted yearly rate of $1,500 if paid in full. This amount will be automatically applied to your FACTS tuition account. After 6:00 p.m. the fee will be $10.00 for every 15 minutes.
MORNING CARE (Optional)
Any student who enters the building before 7:30 a.m. will be enrolled in Morning Care. The fee for Morning Care is $5.00, and this fee will be automatically applied to your FACTS tuition account.