Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition Rates for 2025-2026

Here are the annual tuition rates for the 2025-2026 school year:

• Carolina Christian Preschool (4-Day)
  • PS2, PS3, and PS4 Classes: $3,200
• Carolina Christian Lower School
  • PreK: $6,150
  • Kindergarten - Grade 5: $7,650
• Carolina Christian Middle School
  • Grades 6-8: $7,650
• Carolina Christian High School
  • Grades 9-12: $7,920

Additional Costs: Please note that annual tuition does not cover expenses such as outside academic testing, tutoring, field trips, student retreats, school pictures, athletic fees, ACSI activities, or special events.

Tuition Payment Options

• Monthly Payments: Annual tuition is billed through our FACTS system in 10 equal monthly installments. Payments are due on the 15th of each month, with the first payment due July 15, 2025, and the final payment due April 15, 2026.
• Annual Payment Discount: Families in PreK-Grade 12 have the option to pay tuition annually by June 1, 2025. Those who choose this option will receive a $200 discount on the student's annual tuition. This discount does not apply to Preschool students (PS2, PS3, and PS4).

Fees for 2025-2026

• Application Fees (Non-Refundable):
  • Preschool Students (PS2, PS3, and PS4): $150
  • CCS Students (PreK-Grade 12): $175
  • Please note: All students applying for PreK are considered new students, even if they have completed Preschool at Carolina Christian School. All PreK applicants must submit a new student application, as re-enrollment into our PreK class is not permitted.
• Enrollment Fees (Non-Refundable):
  • Annual enrollment fees are non-refundable and are paid at the time of online enrollment packet submission. Enrollment is not complete and the student's roster seat is not reserved until the enrollment fee is paid.
  • Current CCS Student Re-Enrollment Fees (for re-enrollments completed by January 26, 2025):
    • Preschool (PS2, PS3, PS4): $150
    • PreK: N/A
    • Lower School (Grades K-5): $325
    • Middle School (Grades 6-8): $350
    • High School (Grades 9-12): $600
  • New Student Enrollment Fees:
    • Preschool (PS2, PS3, PS4): $0 (paid as part of the application fee)
    • PreK: $350
    • Lower School (Grades K-5): $480
    • Middle School (Grades 6-8): $600
    • High School (Grades 9-12): $775
  • Please note: Re-enrollments completed January 27, 2025, or later will be charged at the new student rates.

Tuition Discounts

Carolina Christian School is committed to making Christian education accessible. We offer the following annual tuition discounts (only 1 discount per student is allowed; if 2 discounts apply, the greater discount will be applied):

• Multi-Child Discount (Preschool-Grade 8 only):
  • $100 annual tuition discount for the 2nd student enrolled at CCS.
  • $200 annual tuition discount for the 3rd and each additional student enrolled at CCS.
  • Note: Multi-Child Discount is applied to students within the same household, within the same academic school year.
• Qualified Pastoral Discount (Kindergarten-Grade 8 only):
  • Full-Time Pastoral Discount: $2,200 deducted from annual tuition rate.
  • Part-Time Pastoral Discount: $1,500 deducted from annual tuition rate.
  • An application for the Qualified Pastoral Discount must be submitted to the finance office within 10 days of online enrollment completion. Please contact the Admissions office for the 2025-2026 Qualified Pastoral Discount application.
• Carolina Presbyterian Church Member Discount (Kindergarten-Grade 8 only):
  • $500 CPC Member Discount deducted from annual tuition rate.
  • Qualification: Parent(s) of enrolled student must be members of Carolina Presbyterian Church (CPC) in good standing. Membership will be verified through the CPC church office. 

Financial Aid and Scholarship

Carolina Christian School believes that a quality, Christ-centered education should be accessible to as many families as possible. We understand that financial considerations are important, and we want to highlight opportunities that can make a CCS education attainable.

The North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship Program:

• Carolina Christian School participates in the NC Opportunity Scholarship Program, a state-funded initiative that provides scholarships to eligible students.
• All families in North Carolina are able to apply for this scholarship to help with tuition costs at participating schools like CCS.
• This scholarship is funded by the state and is not managed by Carolina Christian School.
• We encourage all families to explore this option! For detailed information on the Opportunity Scholarship Program, including eligibility requirements and application deadlines, please visit the official website: www.ncseaa.edu/k12/opportunity.

FACTS Grant and Aid Program:

• Carolina Christian School also offers school-sponsored, need-based financial assistance to qualifying students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 through our FACTS Grant and Aid program.
• To be eligible for FACTS Grant and Aid, the following must be completed first:
  • Prospective Students: You must have a completed application on file with CCS for the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Current Students: Re-enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year must be completed.
  • Please note: FACTS Grant and Aid applications submitted without completing one of the above items will be void.
• A non-refundable application fee of $45 is due at the time of online application submission for FACTS Grant and Aid.
• Financial aid applications can be submitted online from January 13 - May 15, 2025. No applications will be considered after this timeframe.
• You can find FACTS Grant and Aid information and the online application link on our school website's Admissions page.
• The FACTS Grant and Aid program is separate from our CCS Family Portal and requires different login credentials. First-time applicants will need to create an account; returning applicants can use their existing login.
• Families may be eligible to receive up to $1500 per student in financial aid, based on the results of their financial aid report.
• Please be aware that financial aid is contingent upon the student maintaining satisfactory academic progress and behavior. Failure to meet these standards may result in the loss of aid.
• All financial obligations to the school, such as tuition and incidental fees, must be kept current to remain eligible for financial aid.
• Please note that additional restrictions or adjustments to financial aid may be implemented throughout the year, if deemed necessary by the Head of School or the CCS School Board.
• FACTS Grant and Aid and the NC Opportunity Scholarship are separate programs and cannot be combined; a student may only use one form of aid per school year.

Isaac Anders Oxford Memorial Fund:

• Carolina Christian School also offers scholarship opportunities through the Isaac Anders Oxford Memorial Fund. This fund honors the memory of Isaac Anders Oxford by providing support to students who embody his qualities of determination, a strong work ethic, academic achievement, and Christ-like compassion.

• To learn more about the Isaac Anders Oxford Memorial Fund and how to contribute to this meaningful scholarship, please visit our dedicated page.