LCA’s need-based financial assistance program was established to provide the opportunity for those families who desire private Christian education for their child but have financial limitations in doing so. This program is intended to provide a supplement to a family’s tuition enabling them to bridge the financial gap that historically would have prevented their child(ren) from enrolling at LCA. Qualifying for need-based financial assistance requires proof of the need for assistance.

LCA works with FACTS Grant & Aid to offer limited need-based financial assistance. FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment uses key personal and financial information to evaluate your financial need. By completing an application, you will provide the necessary information to help LCA make an informed decision about awarding assistance. Families requesting aid will do so annually by completing one application per family.

To be considered for financial assistance, the following criteria must be met:

• Demonstration of need for financial assistance.

• All existing LCA families must be current on their account.

• Families will seek to positively contribute to LCA such as taking advantage of volunteer opportunities, donating resources or skills, and students will seek to contribute to a positive peer culture academically, spiritually, and socially.

• Families with students in PreK3, PreK4, or K only are not considered for financial assistance.

How to Apply for Need-based Financial Assistance:

There is a non-refundable application fee of $45 per family assessed by FACTS. This fee covers the processing of the application, verification of the tax documents submitted, and assessment of financial need.

1. Complete the FACTS Financial Assistance application here.. New users will need to create an account.

2. After completing the online application providing income, expenses, and asset information, you will submit your application along with the $45 fee. Upon submission, you will be asked to upload all required supporting documentation. An “incomplete” status will appear until all documents have been submitted. *If you are applying before your current tax return has been filed, please submit your prior year’s tax information. When your current taxes have been completed, you will need to upload that information. Only estimated or preliminary awards can be determined with the prior year’s tax information.

   • Supporting documentation includes:

     • IRS Federal Income Tax Return, including all supporting schedules.  If the applicant and co-applicant file separately, both tax returns for the same year must be submitted.

     • All current year W-2 wage and tax statements for both the applicant and co-applicant. Note: if you are applying before you have received all the current year W-2 Wage and tax statements, please submit them as soon as they become available.

     • Copies of supporting tax schedules (specifics are listed in the application)

     • Copies of supporting documentation for household non-taxable income such as social security income, welfare, child support, food stamps, workers’ compensation, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).  If you do not file a tax return, you are required to provide documentation of all income received.

   • Important: If you file a tax return but do not have W-2 wages because you are self-employed, you will be required to submit a copy of your current year Federal Form 1040 Tax Return.

3. Need-based financial assistance requests should be submitted by April 1, and prior to the family interview being scheduled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications received after this date will be considered in the order they are received.

4. Families will be notified via email regarding award information.

• Distribution of Need-Based Financial Assistance is determined by LCA’s enrollment committee.

• Priority is given to current LCA families with a student enrolled at LCA along with any additional siblings from those same families.

• Need-based financial assistance typically ranges from 5%-50% based on confirmed need and supporting documentation. Exceptions can be made depending on the number of enrolling siblings and extenuating family circumstances that are documented on the financial assistance application.

• Once an award is issued, an appeal can be made if the awarded amount is not sufficient to cover the need.