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.

2023-2024 Annual Tuition FACTS Link: https://online.factsmgt.com/grant-aid/inst/3FR9R/landing-page

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. The FACTS fee for this plan is $55.00 per family. 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.

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.

2024-2025 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.

2023-2024 Annual Tuition FACTS Link: https://online.factsmgt.com/grant-aid/inst/3FR9R/landing-page

Family Discount
2 children =$500.00 (from family total)
3 children or more= additional $300.00 added to the $500.00 discount

TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS

● FULL PAYMENT PLAN:
An additional discount of $200 per student will be granted for full prepayments on or before August 20th for grades Preschool to 12th. There will be no exception to the pre-payment due date. Payment is to be made directly to DCA. (See Payment Methods below)

● TWO PAYMENT PLAN:
Half of the total tuition is due by August 20th. 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 $100.00. The discount is applied in half increments after the payments are made.

● BUDGET PLAN:A ten-month automatic withdrawal payment plan is required through FACTS Tuition Management Company. Payments run from August through May, due every 20th day of the month. There will be no exception to the schedule. Monthly auto withdrawals are made via a bank account auto draft or credit card.

● PAYMENT METHODS: Cash, Check, Credit Cards and online Bank Account. If using a Credit/Debit Card, a 2.85% processing fee will be applied. Payments can be made directly at the DCA office, or online free of charge at www.Dayspring-Academy.org  or at www.cic.church in the “Give” section with a Credit/Debit Card or Bank Account..

AFTER CARE PROGRAM (Optional)
After Care rates will be $20/hour for each student, or in increments of 15 minutes at $6.00. After 6:00 p.m. the fee will be $10.00 for every 15 minutes. This amount will be automatically applied to your FACTS account. We offer a discounted yearly Morning/Aftercare program rate of $4,000 if paid in full. (165 full days of school with 3 hours of aftercare, plus the 173 school days with 0.5 hours of morning care x $20/hour= $11,630 approx. projection 24/25)

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 $10.00 per student, and this fee will be automatically applied to your FACTS tuition account.