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NEWAt Prince of Peace Christian School, we foster an inclusive, vibrant school environment. We seek to attract diverse and exceptional students and their families to be a part of the POPCS community. In these challenging times, we are mindful of the financial impact a private school education can have on a family. POPCS New Variable Tuition initiative prices tuition based on a family’s financial situation. POPCS makes an exemplary private Christian school education accessible and possible!We believe thatevery child deservesan accessibleChristian education.MISSION STATEMENT: POPCS provides a Christ-centered exemplary education equipping students for leadership, service, and success.PRINCE OF PEACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLVARIABLETUITIONPRINCE OF PEACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLVARIABLETUITIONBridging the Gap to Accessible Tuition

VARIABLETUITIONPOPCSVariable Tuition allows families to apply for a reduced tuition rate based on their family’s unique financial situation. Every family at POPCS contributes to the cost of tuition and supports our school. The new POPCS Variable Tuition program offers an appropriate tuition level, making a quality Christian school education accessible for more families within our community.By making a Prince of Peace Christian School education more financially possible through Variable Tuition, we will have the opportunity to fully utilize our exceptional program, staff, and facilities to bring a rich diversity of students and families to our school in these challenging times.What is the new POPCS Variable Tuition Plan?NEWWELCOMED. KNOWN. CONNECTED. PREPARED.FAITH STATEMENT: We believe in sharing God’s love in a challenging world and, as such, we do not require a statement of faith to be a part of the POPCS community.PRINCE OF PEACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLVARIABLETUITIONPRINCE OF PEACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLVARIABLETUITION

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR POPCS VARIABLE TUITION (FACTS)POPCS 2021-2022Variable TuitionRates*Published Tiers are to be used as an informational guideline and do not guarantee that a student will receive a Variable Tuition Rate. To qualify for Variable Tuition rates in Tiers 3-5, families will typically have multiple children attending tuition-charging schools.To be considered for a Variable Tuition Rate, a family application must be submitted and verified through FACTS Grant & Aid. A $35 non-refundable fee will be charged by FACTS upon submission of the application. Applications will require copies of 2019 Tax Returns and 2020 W-2s for all applicants.Final eligibilty is determined by Prince of Peace Christian School after a third party review (FACTS) of the entire application, including assets and debts, number of children in tuition-charging schools, unusual expenses and extenuating circumstances, as well as discretionary spending such as vacations, club sports, financial support from other family members, charitable contributions, and vehicle expenses.In a split family situation, all custodial parents will be required to submit an application through FACTS. Variable Tuition Rate will be awarded to the student, as determined by a complete financial review of both parents. The parents, not the school, will determine how the rate is divided. A signed Tuition Agreement will be required for all custodial parents.Every family is required to make a financial investment in their child’s education. All families pay a minimum tuition, regardless of the adjusted gross income range.In addition to Variable Tuition, students may incur other fees including, but not limited to, uniforms, academic support services, athletics, fine arts, and after-school care. Variable rates do not apply to additional fees incurred.Students receiving a Variable Tuition Rate will not be eligible for other family discounts, including the multi-child discount. However, students receiving a Variable Tuition rate may be awarded an academic merit scholarship or other scholarships requiring an application.TiersGrades 6-8 Grades 9-12Adjusted GrossIncome RangeGrades K-51 2 3*4*5* 0 – 75,000 75,000 – 125,000 125,000 – 175,000 175,000 – 225,000 225,000 – 275,000 3,600 – 7,700 4,600 – 9,300 6,100 – 10,800 7,700 – 12,400 9,200 – 14,900 3,600 – 8,800 5,220 – 10,500 6,900 – 12,200 8,700 – 14,000 10,400 – 16,900 3,600 – 9,900 5,900 – 11,900 7,800 – 13,800 7,800 – 15,800 11,800 – 19,200Variable Tuition Rate Range per Student from Low-HighPRINCE OF PEACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLVARIABLETUITIONPRINCE OF PEACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLVARIABLETUITIONBridging the Gap to Accessible Tuition

How are POPCS Variable Tuition Rates determined?The Variable Tuition application with supporting documents is submitted directly to FACTS Grant & Aid by the applicant. FACTS evaluates the application based on the criteria set by POPCS and makes a recommendation to the school’s Variable Tuition team.Many factors are evaluated, including assets and debts, unusual expenses, the number of students attending tuition-paying schools, and the family's size.Families are notified of the tuition level for which they qualify by the POPCS finance office.Who can apply for POPCS Variable Tuition?Any family (current or new) enrolling a Kindergarten through Grade 12 student may apply for POPCS Variable Tuition. Variable Tuition is not available for children enrolling in our Early Learning Center (ELC) or pre-school programs. However, if a family is applying for VT for a child in K-12 and has a child in POPCS ELC or Preschool, tuition for all children will be considered in the family’s financial profile.What will my Variable Tuition rate be?Please see the Variable Tuition rate tiers (page four) for an estimated tuition range your child may qualify for at POPCS. Published tiers are an informational guideline and do not guarantee that a student will receive a Variable Tuition rate.Because the formula used to calculate variable tuition considers many factors, it is impossible to estimate the tuition level for which a family qualifies without completing a Variable Tuition application.Are some families awarded full tuition?No. Every family is required to make a financial investment in their child’s education. All families pay a minimum tuition, regardless of the adjusted gross income range. Does everyone who applies receive Variable Tuition? Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to offer Variable Tuition to every student who qualifies for both admission and reduced tuition.

We work within our available resources to make POPCS accessible to as many students and families as possible. Does Prince of Peace Christian still offer tuition assistance?POPCS has provided tuition assistance to qualifying families since 1980. Variable tuition replaces tuition assistance, providing more transparency to the process.Do returning students receive priority over new students when applying for Variable Tuition?Yes. Re-enrolling POPCS families who apply by March 1, 2021, will receive priority consideration.Do I need to apply for Variable Tuition every year? Yes. A new application must be submitted every year.How do I apply for POPCS Variable Tuition?To be considered for a Variable Tuition Rate, a family application must be sub-mitted and verified through FACTS Grant & Aid. A $35 non-refundable fee will be charged by FACTS upon submission of the application. Applications will require copies of 2019 Tax Returns and 2020 W-2s for all applicants.Whom should I contact with questions about Variable Tuition?Contact Casey Schrier, POPCS Senior Accountant at casey.schrier@popcs.org, or Tori Rush, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Director at tori.rush@popcs.org, for additional information or if you have questions on how to apply.

Upon completion of my application, when will I receive confirmation of my Variable Tuition rate?EVERY STUDENT AT PRINCE OF PEACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ISWELCOMED. KNOWN. CONNECTED. PREPARED.PRINCE OF PEACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLVARIABLETUITIONPRINCE OF PEACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLVARIABLETUITIONApplications must be fully completed and verified by FACTS in order to be released to POPCS for review.Once POPCS has received the financial profile from FACTS and the Variable Tuition team has reviewed the information, qualifying applicants will be notified. Applicants who apply by March 1, 2021 will be notified by April 1, 2021. All families who apply after March 1, 2021 will be notified within 30 days of FACTS application verification.

Contact Casey Schrier at casey.schrier@popcs.org or Tori Rush at tori.rush@popcs.org for additional information or if you have questions on how to apply. Do you have more questions about POPCS Variable Tuition?CLICK HERE TO APPLYFOR POPCS VARIABLE TUITION (FACTS)PRINCE OF PEACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLVARIABLETUITIONPRINCE OF PEACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLVARIABLETUITIONBridging the Gap to Accessible Tuition