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Tuition Grants | Frequently Asked Questions
How are tuition assistance grants decided?
  • The Tuition Assistance Committee makes its decisions after reviewing recommendations provided by our independent third party, while also taking into account the funds available and size of the applicant pool. A committee member will contact the applicant if additional information is required. 
  • All applicants will receive a letter notifying them of the committee’s decisions. We strongly recommend that families complete their applications during the normal enrollment period to have the best opportunity to receive a grant.
  • The Tuition Assistance Committee considers other factors in its decisions.
    • Students must demonstrate good academic standing and conduct.
    • Parents must adhere to the conduct expectations and conflict resolution as outlined in the Parent-Student Handbook. 
    • Any chronic disciplinary or conduct issues arising during the school year can be evaluated by the committee and may impact eligibility at any time. 
    • Families are expected to remain current with their tuition payments and incidentals for their grants to be sustained. Any unpaid balances from the prior school year must be brought current before tuition grants will be considered.
       
Does my child need to be enrolled at LCS before applying for tuition assistance?
  • No. Your child does not need to be fully enrolled; however, an admissions application must be submitted before applying for a tuition grant. Grant decisions will not be communicated until an offer of enrollment has been sent by the Admissions department. 
  • A family’s decision to apply for tuition grants will have no bearing on the admission decision. Enrollment and tuition grant decisions are made independently. 
     
What happens if a child withdraws from Lighthouse?
  • If, after applying with the FACTS tuition grant application, one or more children will not be attending Lighthouse, the applicant must promptly email the Tuition Assistance Committee and should expect a revision in the grant amount.
Do I need to reapply each year?
  • Yes. Tuition grants are not automatically renewed, nor should they be assumed to remain at prior levels. 
  • A new application must be completed for each year that tuition assistance is desired.
Who should I contact with questions about tuition grants?
  • Please contact the Tuition Assistance Committee via email at LCSTuitionAssistance@lcschool.org with any questions. 
  • For assistance with the FACTS grant application or general questions, please contact FACTS Management Co. directly at 1-866-441-4637 (option 2).
     
What are the costs associated with applying for a tuition grant?
  • FACTS Management assesses a $40 fee (per family) at the time of the application submission. 
How do I receive my grant award?
  • Tuition grants are credited on a monthly basis to the family’s FACTS account. 
  • Families are responsible for paying the remaining portion when due.
Do I need to pay back tuition grants?
  • No. Tuition awards are grants and are not expected to be repaid.
Does LCS provide full tuition grants?
  • No. LCS believes that it is in the best interests of the school and our families if parents have a financial commitment to their children’s education. 
  • The maximum grant amount is equal to 55% of annual tuition.
Who has access to information provided in the application and forms?
  • Application information and grant amounts will be held in the strictest confidence by the Tuition Assistance Committee.
  • Please note: FACTS Management Co. is a provider of tuition billing and tuition grant management services for other schools in the region. If you have students at other schools that utilize FACTS, and you indicate that association on your grant application, your information will be viewable by the other schools.