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Tuition & Financial Assistance

Calvary strives to offer reasonable tuition for all of our programs. Our commitment to fiscal responsibility ensures that every dollar spent on tuition by families directly impacts their child's education. Our tuition levels and need-based financial aid assistance allow for economic diversity within our community. Please click on the grade levels below to see the 2024/25 tuition and payment plan options.

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

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  • Mommy & Me

    ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (without Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $2,275
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $200
    Tuition Balance: $2,075
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $0
    Total Balance Due: $2,075
    Payment Schedule: Due July 

    ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $2,275
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $200
    Tuition Balance: $2,075
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $60
    Total Balance Due: $2,135
    Payment Schedule: Due July 

    SEMI-ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $2,275
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $200
    Tuition Balance: $2,075
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $60
    Total Balance Due: $2,135 (2 Payments of $1067.50)
    Payment Schedule: Due July and December

    10-MONTH PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $2,275
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $200
    Tuition Balance: $2,075
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $60
    Total Balance Due: $2,135 (10 payments of $213.50)
    Payment Schedule: Due monthly - July through April

    * The premium for the Tuition Protection Plan is 2.9% of the full tuition less the initial deposit. The protection plan is based on the three trimester school year.  If you leave in the first trimester, you will receive 2/3 of the full year tuition as a refund.  If you leave in the second trimester, you will receive 1/3 of the full year tuition as a refund. If you leave in the third trimester, there is no refund as you will have attended classes in all three trimesters. Upon withdrawal from CCS any balance you owe the school for tuition will be deducted from the tuition refund. 
  • Preschool 2 (two days)

    ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (without Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $5,275
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $850
    Tuition Balance: $4,425
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $0
    Total Balance Due: $4,425
    Payment Schedule: Due July

    ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $5,275
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $850
    Tuition Balance: $4,425
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $130
    Total Balance Due: $4,555
    Payment Schedule: Due July

    SEMI-ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $5,275
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $850
    Tuition Balance: $4,425
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $130
    Total Balance Due: $4,555(2 payments of $2,277.50)
    Payment Schedule: Due July and December 

    10-MONTH PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $5,275
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $850
    Tuition Balance: $4,425
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $130
    Total Balance Due: $4,555 (10 payments of $455.50)
    Payment Schedule: Due monthly - July through April

    * The premium for the Tuition Protection Plan is 2.9% of the full tuition less the initial deposit. The protection plan is based on the three trimester school year.  If you leave in the first trimester, you will receive 2/3 of the full year tuition as a refund.  If you leave in the second trimester, you will receive 1/3 of the full year tuition as a refund. If you leave in the third trimester, there is no refund as you will have attended classes in all three trimesters. Upon withdrawal from CCS any balance you owe the school for tuition will be deducted from the tuition refund. 
  • Preschool 2 (three days)

    ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (without Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $7,910
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $850
    Tuition Balance: $7,060
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $0
    Total Balance Due: $7,060
    Payment Schedule: Due July

    ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $7,910
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $850
    Tuition Balance: $7,060
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $205
    Total Balance Due: $7,265
    Payment Schedule: Due July

    SEMI-ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $7,910
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $850
    Tuition Balance: $7,060
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $205
    Total Balance Due: $7,265 (2 payments of $3,632.50)
    Payment Schedule: Due July and December 

    10-MONTH PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $7,910
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $850
    Tuition Balance: $7,060
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $205
    Total Balance Due: $7,265(10 payments of $726.50)
    Payment Schedule: Due monthly - July through April

    * The premium for the Tuition Protection Plan is 2.9% of the full tuition less the initial deposit. The protection plan is based on the three trimester school year.  If you leave in the first trimester, you will receive 2/3 of the full year tuition as a refund.  If you leave in the second trimester, you will receive 1/3 of the full year tuition as a refund. If you leave in the third trimester, there is no refund as you will have attended classes in all three trimesters. Upon withdrawal from CCS any balance you owe the school for tuition will be deducted from the tuition refund. 
  • Preschool 2, 3 & 4 (five days)

    ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (without Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $13,135
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $1,000
    Tuition Balance: $12,135
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $0
    Total Balance Due: $12,135
    Payment Schedule: Due July

    ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $13,135
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $1,000
    Tuition Balance: $12,135
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $350
    Total Balance Due: $12,485
    Payment Schedule: Due July

    SEMI-ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $13,135
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $1,000
    Tuition Balance: $12,135
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $350
    Total Balance Due: $12,485 (2 payments of $6242.50)
    Payment Schedule: Due July and December 

    10-MONTH PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $13,135
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $1,000
    Tuition Balance: $12,135
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $350
    Total Balance Due: $12,485 (10 payments of $1,248.50)
    Payment Schedule: Due monthly - July through April

    * The premium for the Tuition Protection Plan is 2.9% of the full tuition less the initial deposit. The protection plan is based on the three trimester school year.  If you leave in the first trimester, you will receive 2/3 of the full year tuition as a refund.  If you leave in the second trimester, you will receive 1/3 of the full year tuition as a refund. If you leave in the third trimester, there is no refund as you will have attended classes in all three trimesters. Upon withdrawal from CCS any balance you owe the school for tuition will be deducted from the tuition refund. 
  • TK-5th Grade

    ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (without Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $23,825
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $2,000
    Tuition Balance: $21,825
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $0
    Total Balance Due: $20,690
    Payment Schedule: Due July

    ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $23,825
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $2,000
    Tuition Balance: $21,825
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $630
    Total Balance Due: $22,455
    Payment Schedule: Due July

    SEMI-ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $23,825
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $2,000
    Tuition Balance: $21,825
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $630
    Total Balance Due: $22,455 (2 payments of $11,227.50)
    Payment Schedule: Due July and December 

    10-MONTH PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $23,825
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $2,000
    Tuition Balance: $21,825
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $630
    Total Balance Due: $22,455 (10 payments of $2,245.50)
    Payment Schedule: Due monthly - July through April

    * The premium for the Tuition Protection Plan is 2.9% of the full tuition less the initial deposit. The protection plan is based on the three trimester school year.  If you leave in the first trimester, you will receive 2/3 of the full year tuition as a refund.  If you leave in the second trimester, you will receive 1/3 of the full year tuition as a refund. If you leave in the third trimester, there is no refund as you will have attended classes in all three trimesters. Upon withdrawal from CCS any balance you owe the school for tuition will be deducted from the tuition refund. 
  • 6th - 8th Grade

    ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (without Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $28,300
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $2,000
    Tuition Balance: $26,300
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $0
    Total Balance Due: $26,300
    Payment Schedule: Due July

    ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $28,300
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $2,000
    Tuition Balance: $26,300
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $760
    Total Balance Due: $27,060
    Payment Schedule: Due July

    SEMI-ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $28,300
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $2,000
    Tuition Balance: $26,300
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $760
    Total Balance Due: $27,060 (2 payments of $13,530)
    Payment Schedule: Due July and December 

    10-MONTH PAYMENT PLAN (with Tuition Protection)
    Tuition: $28,300
    Non-Refundable Deposit: $2,000
    Tuition Balance: $26,300
    Tuition Protection Plan*: $760
    Total Balance Due: $27,060 (10 payments of $2,706)
    Payment Schedule: Due monthly - July through April

    * The premium for the Tuition Protection Plan is 2.9% of the full tuition less the initial deposit. The protection plan is based on the three trimester school year.  If you leave in the first trimester, you will receive 2/3 of the full year tuition as a refund.  If you leave in the second trimester, you will receive 1/3 of the full year tuition as a refund. If you leave in the third trimester, there is no refund as you will have attended classes in all three trimesters. Upon withdrawal from CCS any balance you owe the school for tuition will be deducted from the tuition refund. 
Calvary offers need-based tuition assistance for children in TK-8th grade. Financial Assistance awards will be reflected in the Enrollment Contract and the tuition payments will be adjusted accordingly. Calvary does not offer tuition assistance for our Preschool Program.

Additional Costs

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  • Application Fee

    Description:
    The application fee will be paid online when the application is submitted. Families applying for Financial Assistance can receive a fee waiver code. Please email Amy Adams to get the fee waiver code.

    Amount
    • $75 for preschool applicants
    • $125 for TK-8th grade applicants
  • Annual Fund

    Description:
    All Calvary families are encouraged to participate in the Annual Fund each year.

    Tuition only covers about 90% of the actual cost to educate each child. The Annual Fund allows parents to make a tax-deductible donation to bridge this “tuition gap” and directly impact their child’s education for the current school year. Click here to find out more about this year's Annual Fund.

    While we recognize that individual giving will depend on each family’s financial situation, we ask for all members of our community (parents, staff, faculty, and Board of Trustees) to participate at a meaningful level.  
  • Uniforms

    Description:
    Uniforms are required for all students in TK-8th grade.  There are no uniforms for Preschool. Uniforms can be purchased from Lands End. (Preferred School Number: 900089996) A used uniform sale is offered a couple times a year.
  • Hot Lunch (optional)

    Description:
    Hot lunch is available 5 days per week for students in Preschool 3 - 8th grade. Hot lunch details are provided to all families prior to the start of school each year. Participation is optional.

  • Faculty Christmas Gift (optional)

    Description:
    Through parent participation, the Calvary Parent Association provides a cash Christmas gift for the Calvary faculty and staff. Participation is optional. 
  • Facilities and Technology Fee (one-time)

    Description:
    One-time $1,000 fee due upon enrollment for all new students in TK-8th grade. This fee will be included in the student contract. There are no ongoing annual fees for technology at Calvary.

    Amount:
    $1,000
  • Parent Association Dues

    Description:
    The Calvary Parent Association collects annual dues, donations for a fund to purchase birthday and year-end teacher gifts, as well as general donations. Information will be provided to all families prior to the start of the school year.

    Amount:
    $60 per family
  • Instrument Rental (for home use-optional)

    Description:
    Students participating in Calvary’s After School Orchestra may rent an individual instrument for home use. There are no fees for instruments used as part of Calvary’s regular music classes.

Financial Assistance

Calvary Christian School uses the School and Student Service for Financial Assistance (SSS) to help assess a family’s ability to pay school costs. Information on the SSS and an application can be obtained by visiting the SSS website.

Calvary offers need-based financial assistance for students in Transitional Kindergarten - 8th grade. Once a financial assistance award is determined Calvary will offer a similar award each year, as long as the family's financial situation remains consistent. Families need to re-apply each year to update their financial information.

Please make sure to enter Calvary's school code (2178) when completing the financial assistance application.

Please call Krystal Shelton in the business office at (310) 573-0082 X102 or email for additional scholarship information.

Financial assistance is not awarded for preschool students.

All financial assistance requests are kept strictly confidential and do not affect acceptance.

Please note that the filing deadline for financial assistance requests for the 2024-2025 school year is January 19, 2024.