Tuition Policy
2008-2009 TUITION POLICY
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Agia Sophia Academy admits students of any race, color, national and
ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities
generally accorded or made available to students at the academy. It does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin
in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other
academy-administered programs.
The total cost of educating each student for the 2008-2009 school year is estimated to be $6,150. Parents who are able, are asked to make a tax-deductible gift above the tuition charged to assist in covering the actual education cost.
TUITION RATES
|
|
Actual
Cost of Education |
Tuition |
One
Payment, Sept 1st – 4% discount |
Ten
Monthly Payments Sept
- June |
|
MECE half day, 5 days a week |
$ 3,600. |
$ 3,500.* |
$ 3,360.* |
$ 350. |
|
1st Child (100%) |
$ 6,150. |
$ 5,500. |
$ 5,280. |
$550. |
|
2nd Child (75%) |
$ 6,150. |
$ 4,125. |
$ 3,960. |
$413. |
|
3rd Child (70%) |
$ 6,150. |
$ 3,850. |
$ 3,696. |
$385. |
|
4th + Child (65%) |
$ 6,150. |
$ 3,575. |
$ 3,432. |
$358. |
*A
$400.00 Tuition Credit for next year will be prorated toward those MECE
half-day students enrolling in the MECE full-day program for the
2008-2009 school year
TUITION RATES: Members of Orthodox Parishes*
|
Children (discount) |
Actual
Cost of Education |
Tuition |
One
Payment, Sept 1st– 4% discount |
Ten
Monthly Payments Sept
-June |
|
MECE half day, 5 days a week |
$ 3,600. |
$ 2,750.* |
$ 2,640. * |
$275. |
|
1st Child (100%) |
$ 6,150. |
$ 4,300. |
$ 4,128. |
$430. |
|
2nd Child (75%) |
$ 6,150. |
$ 3,225. |
$ 3,096. |
$323. |
|
3rd Child (70%) |
$ 6,150. |
$ 3,010. |
$ 2,890 |
$301. |
|
4th + Child (65%) |
$ 6,150. |
$ 2,795. |
$ 2,683. |
$280. |
* Stewards in good standing with any
canonical Orthodox Parish in the Portland metropolitan area.
Payment Options
Agia Sophia Academy operates solely on revenues received from tuition and fundraising. Tuition rates are established by the school board and are based on the budgetary requirements of the school. Therefore timely tuition payments are required. Parents have two options for tuition payments:
- Payment in full by September 2, 2008 (4% discount applies)
- Monthly payments due by the 5th of each month in 10 equal amounts starting Sept 2nd.
Tuition accounts become past due on the 15th of the month. Past due
accounts of 30 days will automatically generate a review. The school
reserves the right to withhold grade reports and or deny a student
enrollment in the following semester for accounts delinquent more than
60 days (unless specific written payment arrangements have been made).
Deposits and Fees
- A New Family Registration Fee (non-refundable) of $50.00 is required for the first student of a new family applying to ASA. A New Student Registration Fee (non-refundable) of $50.00 is required for a new child of a currently registered family. An application will not be considered until these fees are paid.
- A Student Book/Activity fee of $350.00 per full-time student in MECE through 3rd grade (activity fee of $250 for MECE half-day students) is due prior to the start of school and will be included on the September 2nd billing.
- A non-refundable Tuition deposit fee of $250.00 per family (including returning students) is required by the first of June and will be applied to the September 1st billing. This fee serves as a reservation for a student's space and helps us plan for next year.
Tuition Assistance
Every family registered in the school is eligible for tuition assistance if available. The school board works continually to balance the needs of parents with the budgetary needs of the school. The school board will strive to make tuition assistance available and parents are encouraged to meet with the school's Principal for an application and more information. Every family should know however that we cannot fund a total educational packet for their children. Our commitment is to work with the parents who recognize that they too must make a financial commitment so that their children may benefit from our outstanding program.
Development Program
Agia Sophia Academy's Board is responsible for fundraising programs. These programs ensure the school's financial stability, help regulate tuition rates, and support growth. Parents are expected to contribute time, treasures, and talents, to ensure the success of these programs. For example, parents are expected to participate in the SCRIP program. In addition, parents are expected to provide the school with volunteer hours.
