No. Only families who feel that they may not able to pay the higher level of the published range of the Variable Tuition should submit an application.

Yes. A new application must be submitted every year.

Yes. Returning Plymouth Christian students who submit an application by the published deadline of April 15 will receive priority consideration.

Yes. A family that may not qualify is welcome to reapply the following year.

A wide range of families with a variety of circumstances qualify for the program, from those who are able to pay close to the higher level of the published range of Variable Tuition to those who are at the lower level of the range. Many factors are evaluated, including income, assets, unusual expenses, and the size of the family.

No. Every family is required to make a financial investment in their child’s education. Our commitment to providing Variable Tuition means that we are sharing in that investment with you. All families, depending on their need, pay at least 50% of the listed tuition.

PCA uses a company called FACTS Management to collate and secure the Variable Tuition applications. FACTS Management is a very reputable firm, serves thousands of private Christian schools and has an established confidential and secure process. After finishing the evaluation of your application, FACTS will collate the information regarding your family’s financial situation for the PCA Tuition Office. All information is secure and held in strict confidence. Upon analysis of the information from FACTS, a final calculation will be made and you will be notified of your Variable Tuition.

No. There is no cost for a family to apply for Variable Tuition.

The established maximum class size at PCA will not be exceeded. Our families will continue to experience small class sizes and individualized attention. We do expect to see growth in the number of students in each grade level, leading to an increase in the number of students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade.

In cases of separation or divorce, if parents share custody, both parents are required to fully complete a Variable Tuition application. Special consideration will be given on a case-by-case basis.

Yes. The Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP) is intended to provide additional support to families in the payment of their tuition. Participation is open to all parents, grandparents, relatives, friends and anyone in the community who wishes to support tuition reduction at PCA. The TRIP program purchases gift cards/certificates from “Shop with Scrip,” who supplies cards for various restaurants, grocery stores, retail stores, and service businesses at a discount to the school. “Shop with Scrip” offers rebates on the gift cards purchased resulting in families sharing in the rebate. Families in the program purchase these certificates at face value. The difference (credit) between the TRIP purchase price of the certificate and the full face value of the certificate is passed on to participating families for tuition reduction.

It is worth it - every single penny! The 15,000 hours a student spends at Plymouth Christian from kindergarten through 12th grade has eternal and significant value. The undeniable truth is that education helps shape your child’s worldview and as Christian parents, we must use every means we can to bring up our children in God’s way. Yes, it requires a significant financial investment and, for many, a sacrifice. But we’re doing more than preparing our young people for the next step. We prepare them for life. Physical things will fade with time, but the investment we make in Christian education for our children will endure for eternity.

Questions about Variable Tuition should be directed to: Laura Imlach, PCA Tuition Coordinator. Email: laura.imlach@plymouthchristian.org or call 734-459-3505 x3156.