Financial Information
Tuition
A non-refundable application fee is due upon submission of the application for enrollment form. An Enrollment and Books fee is due upon notification of acceptance in order to secure admission. The first month’s, non-refundable tuition is due no later than June 1. The balance of tuition is paid in nine (9) equal monthly payments due on the first of each month from September 1 through May 1. Payment books for the 10 monthly payments will be provided; parents will be billed for payment when delinquent. For returning students, all prior accounts must be clear before payment of the Re-enrollment and Books fee is made. Please see the Financial Policies forms for current pricing information.
 

Application Fee (first-time applicants)
An Application Fee must accompany all new student applications. The nonrefundable fee pays for administrative processing and assessment of the applicant for the current year only. Application fees are as follows:

The maximum Application Fee per family is $300.

Consumables & Book Fees (annual recurring fee)
Upon reenrollment or notification of acceptance, a Consumables & Book Fee is immediately due in order to secure admission. The Consumables & Book Fee for first-time students is $225. For each returning student, the Consumables and Book Fee is $200. The maximum Consumables & Book Fee is $500 per family.

Tuition Rates for 2007-2008
The school is funded by means of tuition as well as the gifts and volunteer services of its parents. Educational services are provided for the student on the basis of an annual tuition.

Tuition Payment Plans
Parents must select one of the following tuition payment plans.

1. Annual Tuition - A 3% discount will be given for full-year payments made no later than June 1, 2007. In the event of early withdrawal, neither the Application Fee, Consumables & Book Fee, nor the first month’s tuition will be refunded; all refunds will be prorated based on the annual tuition paid.
2. 10-Payment Plan - The first month’s, non-refundable tuition is due no later than June 1, 2007. The balance of tuition is paid in nine (9) equal monthly payments due on the first of each month from September 1 through May 1. For returning students, all accounts must be clear before reenrollment.
   

Monthly Payments

• Monthly payments are due on the first of each month. Tuition and/or Family Child Care fees will become delinquent after the 10th of the month and be assessed a $25 late fee. Parents whose tuition or Family Child Care fees become more than ten days in arrears must make payment arrangements (on or before the 10th) through the school office.
  
  If the 10th falls on a Saturday, your payment is due in the office on the Friday before.
  All tuition payments are due on the first day of the month. Checks should be made payable to NorthCreek Academy or NCA; cash payments will be receipted. Tuition payments may be mailed or personally delivered to the school office and deposited in the designated box. The school will not be responsible for unaccounted tuition brought in by students.

Family Child Care(FCC)
Before and after school care is provided at $4.80 per hour, billed in increments of 15 minutes. A fee of $1 for each minute after 6:00PM is charged for each child who is not picked up on time.

Textbook Policy
All textbooks and workbooks are furnished by the school as part of the Consumables & Book Fee charged to all students. Students must return all textbooks at the end of the year in the best possible condition. Parents are expected to pay the replacement cost for any lost or damaged books.

Withdrawl/Refund Policy
If a parent wishes to withdraw a student for any reason, the parent must give at least a two-week notice. Any refunds made are based on unused time. Withdrawal from the 1st to the 15th of the month equals one-half month’s refund. Withdrawal from the 16th to the 31st receives no refund for the month. One-half month’s tuition will be charged if there is not a two-week notice given when a student withdraws. Official withdrawal must be made by submitting a written withdrawal form to the school office. The Application Fee, Consumables & Book Fee and the first month’s tuition are non-refundable. No refunds will be given for absences or vacations.

Delinquent Accounts
Should circumstances prohibit the planned payment of tuition, it is the parents’ responsibility to contact the business office to discuss plans for payment. Accounts are considered delinquent when accounts proceed more than two months in arrears. In such circumstances, the school reserves the right to withhold services which could result in student dismissal.

Dismissal Policy
In case of student dismissal, NorthCreek Academy will refund any unused tuition within 14 days upon receipt of all school property. Application, consumable and books and other fees are non-refundable.

Additional Costs
The following areas are not covered in the cost of tuition and are the responsibility of the parent: student’s personal supplies, school uniforms, field trips, optional hot lunch participation, musical instrument rentals, after school sports and extended/overnight field trips.

Leave Of Absence
No credit is given for any absence. Should your child require absence of more than four (4) weeks, we will continue to maintain your child’s place during this period if the monthly tuition is paid. Your child may be withdrawn with the understanding that he/she will be re-admitted without a new Consumables & Book Fee providing space is available.

Returned Checks
Tuition payment checks that are returned by the bank to the school because of insufficient funds will be assessed a service charge of $25. A returned check will be considered nonpayment, and the late fee of $25 will be assessed to all such accounts not paid by the 10th of the month.

EScrip
Upon final acceptance you are required to submit an eScrip registration form. The eScrip program offers a hassle-free and paperless way for parents and supporters to financially support the Academy and Preschool.

Nondiscriminatory Policy
NCA admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to all students of the school. NCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, recruiting, hiring, reviewing and promoting of staff, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered policies.

Updated 1/20/07