Affording tuition
In a recent survey, over half of all parents of school-age children in public school said they would enroll their child in private school if they could afford to do so. However, most families interested in private school never investigate the options due to concerns regarding the cost. The information presented here may help to demonstrate that the benefits of a Dearborn Christian School education can be accessible to your child.
The value of a Dearborn Christian School education
Dearborn Christian School has a complete independence from any religious organization and receives no government funding [DCS receives money from the State of Michigan for milk and Dearborn Public Schools pay for our special elective teachers]. This independence allows us to provide unparalleled opportunities to develop Christ-centered, challenging, innovative, and creative educational programs. That independence, however, makes Dearborn Christian School 100% dependent on tuition revenue and other revenue sources (endowment interest, annual giving, and grant awards) to support the faculty and the broad range of programs that are offered. In fact, the total cost to Dearborn Christian School of educating a student is, on average, $1,200 more than the tuition price that we charge. Our other revenue sources help to subsidize all students, including those who do not receive financial aid.
Financial options for existing families
Dearborn Christian School families are able to pay tuition in a wide variety of ways. These include:
- Monthly payment plans
- SCRIPT/TRIP tuition reduction (applied at the May payment)
- Contributions from the family's church or community groups
- Support from grandparents or other family members
- National, state and regional scholarship programs
- Need-based financial aid
- Low interest loans
For more information on SCRIPT/TRIP tuition reduction or the need-based financial aid, simply complete the on-line inquiry form.
2011-2012 tuition
This chart shows the various tuition tiers for the 2011-2012 Dearborn Christian School school year. Tuition can be paid in lump sums or on a 10-month payment plan. Payments are due on the 1st of the month, starting in August of that school year and run until May. No payments are due in the months of June or July.