Financial Aid

Guiding Principles

The mission of Central MN Christian School is to provide a Christ-centered, quality education to equip students for a life of service. We want to Bridge the Gap for families who want to invest in Christian education for their children.

FACTS is a financial tool that has given us greater transparency and provided more helpful accountability. Our desire is to steward financial aid for our families with the greatest needs.

Our guiding principles are:

  1. Prayerful discernment in decision making
  2. Begin financial assessment with the FACTS financial tool
  3. Seek family "fit", mission/vision alignment (home/church/school)
  4. Bridge the gap of Christian education to families
  5. Align school's resources effectively for student success

female high school student

Download PDFFACTS Financial Aid Application

2024-2025 School Year

 K-56-89-12
Cost of Education$11,468$13,260$14,047
Community Gifts($3,798)($4,390)($4,652)
Your Tuition Investment$7,670$8,870$9,395

 

Process

  • Apply in FACTS Financial Portal using your 2022 taxes and complete all questions that help determine financial need (*there is a $40 fee to apply)
  • FACTS verifies information
  • Financial Award is emailed to family

 

 

Included in Tuition

  • Busing
  • Technology
  • Athletic activities
  • Fine Art activities

 

 

Important Dates

  • February - Reenrollment is open
  • February 1- March 31 Financial Aid Application open to current families
  • March 31 - Financial Aid closed to current families

 

 

Financial Aid Allowances

The Finance Committee has streamlined the financial aid process for those who apply. Below you will find the financial variables considered in our FACTS system.

Financial aid is awarded based on need, and may cover up to 65% of tuition cost.

Allowances

Housing28%
Car$6,600 a year
Daycare$8,000 annual amount
Child Support25% of income
Health care premium$13,200
Medical (not covered)10% of income

 

Discretionary expenses not included

  • Home equity expense
  • Charitable contributions
  • College tuition
  • Elder care
  • Payment on 2nd home
  • Credit card payments
  • Students loans
  • Other loan debt

 

Other considerations

An automatic 7.5% of income is calculated for:

  • Utilities
  • Groceries
  • Clothing
  • Other expenses

 

Stewardship and Education Cost

Area School's Cost of Education

New London Spicer$12,631
Willmar$14,720
MACCRAY$15,695
RCW$14,658
Central MN Christian School$11,893

 

Financial Aid Distribution

2023-24

$384,464 in aid awarded

 

Families Receiving Aid

31%

 

Better Together

The total revenue generated by these events and funds provides around $900,000 of funding for our students including our financial aid distribution.

Events and other funding sources:

  • Annual Fund
  • Church Offerings
  • July 4 - Freedom Fun Run
  • New 2 You
  • Central Foundation
  • Harvest Festival
  • Legacy Dinner

Download PDFFACTS Financial Aid Application