Tuition Assistance
FACTS Grant and Aid Assessments
Tuition Assistance is awarded based on recommendations provided to the school by FACTS Grant and Aid Assessments and can range from 5%-50%. Total tuition assistance may not exceed 50% of tuition. All awards are subject to availability of funds. Books, fees, lunches, and uniforms are not included in tuition rates.
All Tuition Assistance required documentation must be received by FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment. Verification of your FACTS Grant and Aid application can take up to two weeks.
Required Documentation for Tuition Assistance
- A completed and processed FACTS application
- Copies of the family’s tax documents and W-2s as outlined on the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment website
Eligibility for Tuition Assistance Awards
- Tuition Assistance is awarded based on recommendations provided to the school by FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment and can range from 5%-50%. All awards are subject to availability of funds.
- Students must exhibit satisfactory conduct. Early Childhood and Elementary School students must average a Satisfactory conduct grade. Middle and High School students must be in good behavioral standing with First Baptist Academy.
Tuition Assistance Decisions
A letter will be sent to advise applicants about the decisions of the Tuition Assistance Committee within a week of the decision. Any requests received after the deadline will be reviewed at the next available Tuition Assistance Committee meeting.
Families who have students entering PK through 12th grade are eligible to apply. It is very important that your FBA accounts be in good financial standing before your application will be considered.
FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment will notify First Baptist Academy when submitted applications have been “verified” and will make a general recommendation about a family’s ability to pay. Based on this recommendation and available tuition assistance funds, the FBA Tuition Assistance Committee will make a determination of tuition assistance to be awarded. The Business Office will then notify the family of this award.
If both parents will be financially responsible for the student’s tuition, both parents must submit the appropriate financial applications and tax information.
No. It is necessary to re-apply every year, and awards may be adjusted if family financial circumstances change significantly.
No. If you require tuition assistance and complete the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment, you will need to wait until the Tuition Assistance Committee has determined any award before completing the Financial Obligation Contract.
