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Variable Tuition Overview

Lighthouse Christian School is committed to providing an accessible, high-quality education built on a Biblical worldview. We recognize not only the importance of a Christian education, but also the investment families make to secure that priceless gift for their children.

Our variable tuition program provides customized tuition rates for qualifying students in grades K-8 for whom the full cost of education may otherwise be prohibitive. It is a needs-based system, funded by our generous donors, that provides tuition grants that adjust the total tuition cost based on the unique financial situation of each qualifying family that applies. It is not a “one-size-fits-all” tuition approach. Grants range from 5%-55% of the full annual tuition rate. 

 

 

 
How Variable Tuition Works

Many factors, including income, assets, unusual expenses, and the size of the family are taken into consideration when determining grant eligibility and grant amounts. To get started, families submit a financial profile/application through the FACTS Grant and Aid Portal. FACTS then evaluates the application on the basis of criteria set by LCS and makes a recommendation. The Tuition Evaluation Committee then reviews the recommendation, along with the application information and makes a final determination on the qualification and amount of a grant.

 

Application Process
  1. Complete the online application in the FACTS Grant and Aid Portal.
  2. Upload the required documentation, including the Terms and Conditions Form, in the portal.
  3. The application will be reviewed by an independent third party.
  4. The third party will provide a recommendation to the Lighthouse Tuition Evaluation Committee.
  5. The Tuition Evaluation Committee will decide on a customized tuition amount.
  6. The decision will be communicated to the applicant.
 
Key Dates | 2025-2026 School Year

The variable tuition application portal is now closed for the 2025-2026 school year. If you experience a change in circumstances throughout the course of the school year and wish to explore financial support options, please contact the Director of Operations, Kate Bare, at kbare@lcschool.org.

 

 
Key Dates | 2026-2027 School Year
  • January 1, 2026: Variable Tuition applications for the 2026-2027 school year open on the FACTS Grant & Aid Portal.
  • February 1-28, 2026 | Continuous Enrollment Period: For all current students, the continuous enrollment withdrawal period runs from February 1-28, 2026. If your decision to remain at Lighthouse next school year may be contingent upon receiving a variable tuition grant, submit your application in full (see list of requirements in the Variable Tuition Info Guide) by February 22, 2026. If, after receiving your variable tuition decision letter, you choose to withdraw due to financial reasons, you must submit your withdrawal notification within 10-days of receiving the notification letter to receive a refund of your re-enrollment fee. Families who submit Variable Tuition applications after February 22, 2026, who subsequently decide to withdraw after the February 28, 2026 deadline, are subject to withdrawal fees in alignment with our withdrawal policy.
  • September 15, 2026: Application close date. This is the last day to submit a completed application for a partial school year grant.
     

 

For Families Applying for Admissions to Lighthouse:

Before applying for variable tuition, families must first complete the admissions application process. Variable tuition applications submitted without an admissions application being processed will not be reviewed until an admissions application has been received. 

Please ensure that you have reviewed the Variable Tuition Info Guide prior to submitting your application. This guide provides you with the following information:

  • Preparing your information and documentation needed for the application
  • Timelines and key dates
  • Variable Tuition Policies
  • Required Form: Terms and Conditions Acknowledgment
  • What to expect for determination communication
  • Frequently Asked Questions 

 

Need More Information?

Have additional questions or want more information about variable tuition? Please email tuitioneval@lcschool.org.