Financial Assistance

 

 Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy is committed to providing Kingdom Education that yields a lifetime of returns to families who seek this opportunity for their children.   ELCA allocates donor contributions toward a designated fund to offer financial aid for families who desire a Christian education for their children and are willing to make a personal sacrifice but lack sufficient resources to fully cover the cost of tuition. Average awards for 2011-12 from GA GOAL were $3329 and $1800 from Families Helping Families.

Guidelines

- Financial Aid is need-based and is for TUITION assistance only.  Students in grades K5-12^th grade are eligible. Priority will be given to returning students over new applicants. A returning family must have completed the re-enrollment process and paid the re-enrollment fee. New families must meet all admissions criteria, pay the application fee and be accepted. Application fee/re-enrollment fees are non-refundable.

-          Recipients must re-apply for financial aid each year. 

-          Student must be in good standing academically (at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA).

-          Student must be in good standing behaviorally. Students and families that do not adhere to school policies and procedures may not be considered for continuation of financial aid. 

-          The distribution of aid is awarded based on the order of need and availability of funds.

-          Prior to financial aid being considered, your family account must be current with the ELCA Business office.

-          Candidates who fail to provide the required information, do not follow the procedures/ guidelines, or miss deadlines may not be considered for assistance by the Financial Aid Committee.

-          Financial Aid is funded through donor contributions and other gifts.

-          All information is kept strictly confidential.

-          Completion of the financial aid application is not a binding agreement that assistance is available or will be granted.

Procedures for Applying for Financial Aid

-          Applications for financial aid should be submitted after January 31^st upon completion of your 2011 Taxes and no later than March 15^th to be considered for the 2012/2013 school year. Applications may be submitted after the deadline, but will not be considered with the initial awards; late applications will be considered, if funds are still available.

-          FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment conducts the financial need analysis for Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy. Go online at  www.factstuitionaid.com

 to complete your application. The fee is $25 for online submission.  If you have questions or concerns about the application process,  you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 1-866-315-9262.   Our school id is 109989.

 

-          In addition to the Financial Aid application the following documents are required to process your application.

 

•     A “ letter of need” stating specific reasons for seeking assistance (please send to the ELCA 

      Financial Aid office, Attn: Donna Bowie, Director of Financial Aid, 678-818-1046)

 

•     Copies of your 2011 Federal Tax forms including all supporting tax schedules
•     2011 W2(s) for both you and your spouse
•     Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support,

   Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and TANF

 

All supporting documentation can be faxed to 1-866-315-9264 or mailed to the address below:
 

FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment

P.O. Box 82524 

 

Lincoln, NE 68501-2524

-          Upon completion and receipt of all the above paperwork, the Financial Aid Committee will determine what, if any, assistance can be offered. 

-          Award letters will be mailed to families upon decision of award. If a family does not respond to or accept the award by the deadline stated in the award correspondence, the award will be given to another family in need.