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Enrollment Information

Welcome and congratulations on the tremendous investment you are making in your child’s future! The gift of your child’s education is priceless. The benefits your family will receive are endless. Catholic education fosters growth in the awareness of God's love…in the classroom, at home, and in the community.

Spirituality – Morality – Academic Excellence
Nurturing Environment - Opportunity
“I chose the Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools based largely on the level of education my boys would receive – in addition to a top-notch education delivered by dedicated staff, I was impressed by the way in which their students are taught. Every lesson is infused with morality in a values-centered classroom.” Stacy Hanna - Mother of Gabe and Evan

Registration Process

  • All families register their students* annually. Enrollment begins each spring for the upcoming school year.
  • Families new to the Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools should contact the school to begin the enrollment process. This may include an informational visit and school tour with the principal. Students are also welcome to visit their grade level classroom for a day.
  • All families will complete the BCACS Registration Booklet and return it to the BCACS Administrative Office.
  •  If you are seeking tuition assistance, complete and return the Private School Aid Service Form as directions indicate.
  • Once enrolled, additional records – birth certificate, baptismal certificate, immunization record and transfer of records – may be requested.

Every effort is made to keep Catholic education affordable and accessible. The shared commitment between our schools, local Catholic parishes, and the Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools Foundation ensures that your child will benefit from a Catholic education.

*Preschool registration information is available by calling St. Joseph Preschool at 269.965.7749.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition* is determined by a sliding financial scale based on the Adjusted Gross Income* of the parents. The tuition scale is identified below and demonstrates that Catholic education remains a great investment and value for your child.

Families who are registered, contributing members of St. Jerome Parish, St. Joseph Parish, St. Philip Parish, or other local Catholic parishes may receive a discount from their total tuition.

*AGI will be verified by Federal Income Tax Form 1040 or 1040A.

2010 – 2011 Tuition Scale

Students in Grades 9 – 12 Only
Parent Income Level  First Student  Second
Student 80%

Additional
Students 60%
 
$110,001 and Higher
$7,246 $5,797 $4,348
$100,001 to $110,000
$6,722
$5,378
$4,033
$90,001 to $100,000
$6,198
$4,958
$3,719
$80,001 to $90,000
$5,674
$4,539
$3,404


Students in Grades FK – 8
FK includes Junior Kindergarten with Enrichment
Parent Income Level First Student
Second
Student 80%

Additional
Students 60%

$80,000 and Higher
$5,674
$4,539
$3,404
$70,001 to $80,000
$550
$4,120
$3,091
$60,001 to $70,000
$4,626 $3,701
$2,776
$50,001 to $60,000
$3,102
$3,282
$2,461
$40,001 to $50,000
$3,578
$2,862
$2,147
Up to $40,000 $3,057
$2,446
$1,834
There is no additional tuition charge after a third
student; all other fees apply.


Students in Junior Kindergarten
& Half Day Kindergarten
Parent Income Level First Student Second
Student 80%
Additional
Students 60%

$80,001and Higher
$2,837
$2,270
$1,702
$70,001 to $80,000
$2,575
$2,0260
$1,545
$60,001 to $70,000
$2,313
$1,850
$1,338
$50,001 to $60,000
$2,051
$1,641
$1,231
$40,001 to $50,000
$1,789
$1,431
$1,073
Up to $40,000 
$1,529
$1,223
$917

Annual Fees *
    High School
  Book Fee $190.00
  Senior Fee $150.00
  Athletic Fee $250.00 
(1st Student)     
     $100.00 
(Each Additional Student)
  Laptop Computer Insurance Fee
 $70.00 for each High School student
   Middle School
  Athletic Fee $150.00
 

*Note: Additional fees may include: field trips, gym uniform, band instruments, etc


 Preschool Tuition
 3 Year Old Program                               $1,200 annually
 4 Year Old Program                               $1,800 annually
 Full Time 4 Year Old Program             $6,000 annually

Supply Fee $80.00

Tuition Payment Options

The Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools contract with a tuition management company called SMART Tuition .  Smart tuition collects and manages all tuition.  There are several convenient payment schedules and methods available. Following enrollment with SMART Tuition, you will receive a confidential sign-in and password to access your account on-line. You can review your account and make payments 24 hours a day.

Payment Schedule Option 1: You may pay your tuition in full in August. You will receive a billing statement from SMART. The payment in full option carries a 2% tuition discount. If that is not an option for you, please consider the following.

Payment Schedule Option 2: You may choose to pay in 2, 4, or 10 monthly payments. SMART Tuition sends reminder statements prior to the due date.

Payment methods include debit from savings or checking, credit card payment*, or mailing in check or money order payments to SMART Tuition.

*SMART Tuition charges 2.5% convenience fee when using credit cards.  Go to www.smarttuition.com for more details.

Tuition Assistance

Along with the sliding scale tuition based on income, the combined financial support of our Catholic parishes and the BCACS Foundation make it possible for all families to choose Catholic education.

Although tuition continues to be an excellent value, we realize that it may put a strain on some families' budgets. In order to assist families in providing for a Catholic school education, additional tuition assistance is available.

Parents seeking tuition assistance must complete a PSAS Application by April 15 of the previous school year, submitting the required forms to verify income, and a $20 non-refundable fee payable to the Private School Aid Service Program. The application process is not intended to intimidate, rather, it ensures that the amount of aid given to each family is objective and that as many eligible students as possible receive help. Tuition assistance applications are available in the BCACS Administrative Office. Families currently receiving tuition assistance must reapply annually for consideration.

Using the PSAS Application located below, as a guide, the Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools Foundation oversees the distribution of scholarship funds from selected endowment funds, and designated donor funds.

Contact Us:

Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools
Administrative Offices 63 North 24th Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-1131
Enrollment Management:  Cathy Erskine
Email address: cerskine@bcacs.org

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“We have reduced our child’s tuition by hundreds of dollars each year.”
Ed and Beth Greenman
Parents of Kevin

SCRIP certificates are available for hundreds of grocery, retail stores, restaurants, gas, and other services. Place your order today by using the SCRIP Order Form.

The SCRIP Office, located at the BCACS Administrative Offices, is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.


Contact Us:

Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools
SCRIP Office 63 North 24th Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-3034
SCRIP Coordinator: Mrs. Joy Finnila
Email address: scrip@bcacs.org


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