PURPOSE:

To further its mission, Palmetto Christian Academy has established a tuition-assistance program which enables students whose families lack sufficient resources to cover tuition costs to attend PCAG. 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. Financial aid awards are based upon demonstrated financial need. 

2. Families requesting financial aid must reapply each school year.

3. The financial aid awards are not required to be paid back.

4. Allocation of awards is dependent upon available funds.

5. Applications will be reviewed in the following priority:

     a. Faculty & staff

     b. Families currently receiving Financial Aid

     c. Current families applying for aid for the first time

     d. New students.

6. Financial aid is given for tuition only and will not exceed 50% of the student’s tuition. This aid does not apply to any other fees.

7. Parents have the obligation to finance their child’s education to the maximum extent that they are able.

8. Financial aid eligibility will be evaluated by FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment Service. Final award amounts will be determined by the principal based upon available funds.

9. Financial aid application will be submitted online at www.factstuitionaid.com.  Applications may be submitted as early as January 30. The deadline for submitting applications is April 30.

10. PCAG adheres to non-discriminatory practices in the administration of its financial aid policies.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. The parents/legal guardians will complete the online application and submit required documentation directly to FACTS.

2. The student must be enrolled at PCAG and the enrollment fee must be paid before financial assistance will be considered.

3. All existing accounts must be current before assistance will be considered.

4. The tuition payments will be paid through a monthly electronic debit unless other payment arrangements are approved by the administration