ADMISSIONS

The Admissions Process

Availability by Grade Level

(2026–2027)

Current families are in the process of reenrolling.

Admissions opens to the public on February 23, 2026.

Updated 1/15/26

1. Complete the Request Information & Tour Form

Applicants are asked not to proceed to the application stage without first completing the request form and attending a tour.

2. Take a Tour

3. Complete the Admissions Online Application

You will need to create an account to complete an application. This allows you to log in and out of your account, access your open application, and check the application status.

The application fee is as follows:

First Student: $75
Following Students: $50 each

Note: Students entering high school must also complete a high school application form.

4. Student Placement Testing

A member of our Admissions team will contact you to schedule placement testing for your student. Testing will help determine the student's best placement in our program.

5. Admissions Interview

Parents/guardians and the prospective student will complete an Admissions Interview upon receipt of the application form.

6. Apply for Financial Aid

The application for Financial Aid must be filled out through FACTS. You will be asked to include your most recent IRS Form 1040, W2, and your most recent paystub for all household members in order to calculate the financial aid amount. Other documents will be requested by FACTS. There is a $35.00 non-refundable Financial Aid Application fee per family.

7. Acceptance & Financial Aid Award Decision

Charis Academy will notify the applicant of the Acceptance Decision, decided on the basis of the application, interview, placement test, and records.

8. Complete the Enrollment Packet & Submit All Paperwork

All paperwork is completed and submitted, including previous school transcripts, health records, and up-to-date physicals.

Charis Academy admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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ADMISSIONS ONLINE APPLICATION

Tuition

Cost of Education	Avg. Financial Aid Award	Avg. Family Contribution	Tuition* Range (K–12)
$12,500	$8,900	$3,600	$1,800–$12,500

Charis Academy utilizes a need-based, Indexed Tuition model to determine a family's financial contribution, while ensuring the sustainability of the school and maintaining financial accessibility. Indexed tuition has the added benefit of reinforcing our vision to bless the city. By increasing economic diversity in the school, we add value to the educational and social-emotional experience for both children and adults by reflecting the Kingdom of God.

Tuition payments may be made in one lump sum, two payments (August and January), or ten monthly payments (August–May). Tuition may change from year-to-year, in line with a family's economic profile. Determinations are made by reviewing a family's entire financial profile and are not based solely on income. Considerations include but are not limited to:

The number of siblings attending Charis Academy
Whether the amount a family is paying is consistent with what other families with a similar financial profile are paying
Extenuating circumstances affecting a particular family
The school's ability to provide the level of financial aid necessary to meet a family's financial responsibilities

*The above table is based on the 2024–2025 school year. Tuition covers Charis Academy instructional and operational costs. It does not include the cost of books and educational materials, field trips, retreats, or fees for extra-curricular activities such as basketball, track, yearbooks, etc.

98%

of Charis families receive
financial assistance

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

Financial Aid

FACTS Financial Needs Assessment Checklist:

☐ An account username and
password

☐ Most recent year's
completed tax return (PDF)

☐ W-2s (PDF)

☐ $35 application fee (if new
to FACTS)

Families must apply for financial aid annually using an online financial needs assessment application through FACTS Management, a third-party organization. FACTS protects the privacy of our school families' information and determines a family's ability to pay. The application takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Note: If you already have an account with FACTS from another private school, and if your information is current (most recent tax return), you can add Charis Academy to your current account. You do not need to reapply, nor do you need to pay the application fee.

The application must be complete, including a completed tax return and all backup paperwork, for FACTS to finish the financial aid review. Charis Academy must receive a report of completion from FACTS for your application to be part of our review process.

The annual deadline to complete the FACTS Financial Aid application is May 15. You may still apply after May 15, but your application will be of lower priority than those received by the deadline.

If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at (866) 441-4637.

Scholarships

The Charis Academy Development Team works diligently to secure scholarships and make tuition affordable for families. We currently offer the following scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need, as scholarship monies are made available:

Based on financial need, scholarships in the Adopt a Student program are sponsored by individuals and businesses.

Awards are based on availability and financial need in the amounts of:

$3,400 "Partner Scholarship" - Matches the average family contribution amount
$6,600 "Second Mile Scholarship" - Fills the remaining tuition gap after the average family contribution
$10,000 "Full Year Scholarship" - Covers tuition for the entire year (with a $2,500 gap to be filled by EITC funds)

Families of this scholarship are still responsible for books and materials and other fees not covered by tuition (i.e., enrollment; extracurricular participation).

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