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Investing together in our children's Christian education
Calvin Christian School takes a unique approach to tuition. We call it the Fair Share Plan, and it's designed to make a quality Christian education available to nearly every family that sincerely desires it.
How Fair Share giving works
Instead of a set tuition, families make an annual contribution to the school based upon their income. Using the Fair Share Giving Guide, Calvin Christian families make a pledge to contribute what they believe God would have them give, in accordance with how God has blessed them. This biblical approach stresses the importance of faith in God and love for one another. The generous pledges of many CCS families open the door to others who otherwise could not not afford a Christian education for their children.
Depending on the amount, your Fair Share Pledge might include two components: 1) a cost pledge, which is the amount you will pay toward the cost of your own child(ren)'s education at Calvin Christian School; 2) a support pledge, which is an additional gift you choose to make to strengthen the educational program of Calvin Christian and help provide Christian education for students who might not otherwise be able to attend.
| 2010-2011 Fair Share Giving Guide |
| Gross Income |
3-Day Kindergarten |
Grades 1-8 |
High School |
| Cost Pledge |
Support Pledge |
Cost Pledge |
Support Pledge |
Cost Pledge |
Support Pledge |
| below $60,000 |
Pledges below the amounts in the next row must be supplemented by a Fair Share Grant-in-Aid.
Some families with incomes above $60,000 may qualify for a grant, depending on
factors such as number of children enrolled (see below), unusual expenses, etc. |
| $60,000-65,000 |
4,200 |
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6,000 |
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6,400 |
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| $65,000-70,000 |
4,550 |
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6,500 |
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6,900 |
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| $70,000-80,000 |
4,970 |
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7,100 |
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7,400 |
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| $80,000-90,000 |
5,390 |
250 - 750 |
7,700 |
250 - 750 |
8,100 |
250 - 750 |
| $90,000-100,000 |
5,390 |
500 - 1,250 |
7,700 |
500 - 1,250 |
8,100 |
500 - 1,250 |
| $100,000-115,000 |
5,390 |
1,000 - 1,750 |
7,700 |
1,000 - 1,750 |
8,100 |
1,000 - 1,750 |
| $115,000-130,000 |
5,390 |
1,250 - 2,500 |
7,700 |
1,250 - 2,500 |
8,100 |
1,250 - 2,500 |
| $130,000-150,000 |
5,390 |
1,500 - 3,000 |
7,700 |
1,500 - 3,000 |
8,100 |
1,500 - 3,000 |
| $150,000-175,000 |
5,390 |
2,000 - 3,750 |
7,700 |
2,000 - 3,750 |
8,100 |
2,000 - 3,750 |
| $175,000-200,000 |
5,390 |
2,500 - 5,000 |
7,700 |
2,500 - 5,000 |
8,100 |
2,500 - 5,000 |
| above $200,000 |
as God has blessed you |
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Optional reductions for more than one child: Reduced pledges are accepted for additional children from the same family. The cost pledge for a second child may be reduced by up to 20 percent; for the third child, up to 40 percent; and for the fourth and additional children, up to 50 percent.
Financial Aid: Fair Share Grants-in-aid are available for families needing to make a pledge below the lowest suggested amount in the chart above--or the corresponding amount after multiple-child discounts are applied.
Calvin Christian uses the services of FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment to analyze the financial need of families, helping us to allocate aid dollars most appropriately. An online application form and information about the process is available at the FACTS website. Paper copies of the application form and instructions can be obtained from the Calvin Christian business office; call 952-285-6791 or email dfreeman@calvinchristian.org.
Additional Fees: The suggested pledge amounts do not include the following mandatory fees.
Building & debt fee--$600 per family. Helps retire debt and cover the cost of maintaining our facilities.
Instructional materials/activities fees--$180-$210 per student in grades K-8; $500 for high school. Helps cover the cost of textbooks and other educational materials, as well as activities such as field trips, special speakers, etc. The high school fee also includes the cost of the student's laptop computer and related technology expenses.
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