Providing affordable Christian education to our community.

TUITION & FEES
Donelson Christian Academy derives substantially all of its financial support from tuition and related fees. These are established by the Board of Trustees. Each member should understand his/her commitment and financial obligation to the academy prior to applying for admission.

Registration Fee - In order to register a new or current student at the school, a registration fee of $225 per family is due in February of each year for current students and within two weeks of notification of acceptance for new students. The fee reserves a place for the student and is non-refundable.

Tuition - The tuition for Donelson Christian Academy for the 2008-2009 school year is $5,995 for Pre-K and K5, $6,495 for grades 1-5 and $6,995 for grades 6-12.

Book & Activity Fee - The book fee is $250 per student for 1st-12th grades and $150 per student for Pre-K and K5. The fee provides students with necessary textbooks, workbooks, annual testing, a yearbook and media center materials. 

Technology Fee - DCA's middle school has a technology fee for the 2008-09 school year of $525 per student. The fee provides each student with a tablet computer for usage at school and home. 

Admissions Fee - A one time admissions fee of $40 is charged when a child applies for admission to the school. The 
fee is payable at the time the application is received and is non-refundable.

PAYMENT PLANS
The financial operation of the school must be in accordance with sound fiscal management. Cash flow is important to the daily operation of the school which is a business enterprise and has expenses to pay. Prompt payment of tuition and fees is essential for financial stability.

Plan 1 - One Annual Payment - One payment for tuition and book fee are due July 1 prior to the beginning of the school year.

Plan 2 - Semi-Annual Payments - Two tuition payments for one-half of tuition each are due July 1 and January 1. The book fee and a finance charge of $100 per student for this plan are due in full on July 1.

Plan 3 - Monthly Payments - Monthly payments for tuition are due from May 1 through April 1. The book fee is due on July 1. A finance charge of $150 per student may be spread over the twelve monthly payments. This plan is administered by Tuition Management Systems with an additional $50 charge per family.

OTHER POLICIES
Late Charge - Payments are due at the end of each month billed. A 1 1/2%  late charge is assessed if not received by the end of each month.

Early Withdrawal - The tuition contract may be cancelled by written request to the Admissions Office by May 31st with no cancellation fee. The cancellation fee will be 25% of tuition for any written cancellation request received from June 1 to June 30th and 50% of remaining tuition for cancellation requests received after June 30th.

Late Entrance - If a student attends any day within a month, the full tuition is due to the academy.

Additional Costs - Additional costs may be incurred for Winterim and class trips. This cost must be paid prior to the student departing on the trip.

FINANCIAL AID
DCA has need-based financial aid for students. Applications can be obtained in the admissions office. Students may receive financial aid without restriction in K4-8th grades. Currently, students participating in 9-12th grade TSSAA athletic events may not receive financial aid. A student employment program is available for students in these grades who play sports. Click here for more information on Financial Aid.

Parents may apply for education funds through the Children's Scholarship Fund (www.scholarshipfund.org). This is a national organization that gives money each year to families for K5-12th grade education.

SALLIE MAE K-12 FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN
DCA is approved for Sallie Mae's K-12 school loan program. Parents may apply with SLM Financial (A Sallie Mae Company)to receive funds for K-12 education. DCA's school code is 607446. Fax Application Instructions  Web Application Instructions