FUNDING A DOMINION EDUCATION
Concerned about funding a high-quality classical Christian education for your children? Dominion offers a sliding-scale financial aid program. Subject to availability of funds, need-based financial aid is available to families who cannot comfortably afford full tuition. Much like college financial aid, our program is based on a sliding scale that includes a broad range of income levels. For families who do not receive tuition assistance, tuition rates for the 2022-2023 school year are as follows. For more information, or to apply for tuition assistance, please visit our tuition assistance page.
MULTIPLE CHILDREN?
While Dominion does not offer a multi-child discount, we do offer need-based tuition assistance that, among other things, takes into consideration the size of your family, the number of children in private school, and the number of children in college. We encourage families with multiple children to apply for assistance in order to help us provide a financial award that will help you comfortably afford our program.
529 TAX-FREE PRIVATE EDUCATION PAYMENTS
In many cases, the federal government allows for up to $10,000 in tax-free payments from 529 plans for expenses for private K-12 education. We recommend checking with your financial advisor for more information.
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Dominion employs FACTS, one of the largest providers of financial aid management in private education, to provide a secure, confidential online application process. You may start or access your FACTS account and application HERE.
ANNUAL ACTIVITY FEE
Dominion charges an annual student activity fee in lieu of asking for funds throughout the year to cover classroom needs, field trips, overnight trips, and other expenses. Paid annually or monthly, the fee covers all of the core expenses you will be expected to pay while your child is enrolled in Dominion with two exceptions: optional activities or offerings (school lunches, electives, pizza lunch, etc.) and the junior/senior class trip to Europe. Otherwise, you may expect that all of your expenses will be covered by tuition and fees. For 2022-2023, the fees are as follows:
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K - 6th |
$200.00 |
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7th – 8th |
$610.00 |
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Grades 9-12 (exception: year of international trip is less, but the trip is not included) |
$700.00 |
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International |
$700.00 |
TUITION INSURANCE
3.0% of full annual tuition • Due May 15, 2022* • Mandatory unless tuition is paid in full by this date.
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Grades K-6 |
$444.60 |
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Grades 7-8 |
$527.10 |
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Grades 9-12 |
$587.10 |
*Important: If a family pays annually and elects not to participate in the tuition insurance plan, the family will remain obligated to full-year fees and tuition in case of withdrawal or dismissal from Dominion.
LEGACY FEE
Dominion relies upon private revenues not only for operation, but also for future growth, expansion, and improvement of our programs, facilities, and student offerings. Tuition and our annual fund gifts cover today's expenses. We also charge a one-time fee to all new families at Dominion that helps us create a stronger Dominion for tomorrow. The cost is $950 and is billable in May, semi-annually, or monthly, depending upon a family's chosen payment plan.
FT EDUCATIONAL THERAPY/OAKTON
This is a supplemental program option available by separate agreement.
ACADEMIC COACHING/RESTON
This is a supplemental program option available by separate agreement. Payable in 9 monthly installments September through May.
NON- REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: $500.00 (per student)
The deposit is credited towards tuition and is charged 10 days after enrolling with FACTS. If you have more than two children and are unable to afford a single deposit payment, please contact our Admissions Director at admissions@dominionschool.com.
Payment Plan Options
One Payment: Due on the 1st or 15th of May 2022 (tuition insurance optional)
- Includes remaining Tuition, Tuition Insurance (optional), Student Activity Fee, and Shuttle Fees (if selected)
Two Payments: Due on the 1st or 15th of May and November of 2022
Twelve Equal Payments: Due on the 1st or 15th of each month, May of 2022 through April of 2023
-$500 tuition deposit due at the time of enrollment
- May payment includes 1/12 of remaining Tuition, Tuition Insurance (required), Student Activity Fee, and Shuttle Fees (if selected)
- June-April payments will include 1/11 of remaining tuition
LATE FEES
Monthly paying families may opt for a due date on the 1st or 15th . Dominion will apply a late payment charge of $50 per child for payments not received within 10 days of the selected due date, and FACTS will assess a $30 fee for a returned ACH draft. Prompt payment is greatly appreciated.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Families must enroll in FACTS, the third-party tuition management servicer selected by Dominion Christian School. FACTS accepts payment via ACH drafts (no fee) or via credit card (convenience fee applies). Any questions regarding tuition payment should be discussed with Dominion's business manager. Please email Karen Seager at financial@dominionschool.com. All matters will be kept confidential.
