Tuition Assistance

APPLYING FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE

Fremont Christian School (FCS) strives to assist all eligible students in securing the finances necessary to attend the school. We offer confidential, need-based assistance contingent upon the funds available at the time of disbursement. Tuition assistance awards do not require re-payment. Although the admission and tuition assistance processes are separate, they do occur simultaneously. Requests for tuition assistance are usually made at the time of the initial admission inquiry. 

Your child must be a returning student or a current admission applicant to be considered for tuition assistance. 

In order to continue to receive assistance in successive years, students awarded tuition assistance must meet the academic and disciplinary good standing expected of all students at Fremont Christian School. Families must re-apply each year for tuition assistance, and awards may vary depending on changes in a family's finances. In separated or divorced families, please provide all legal documentation that clearly states each parent’s financial responsibility for their child’s educational costs. 

Please note that tuition assistance is not available for international students. 

Returning Families Deadline:
FACTS: Grant & Aid applications and reenrollment should be submitted between December 1 and February 1. Families will be notified in writing of any tuition assistance award following review.

New Families Deadline:
A submitted admission application is required for tuition assistance consideration. Families are encouraged to submit the FACTS: Grant & Aid tuition assistance application at the same time as the admission application. Tuition assistance awards will be determined and communicated along with the admissions decision whenever possible.

Final Deadline:
Tuition assistance is provided as funds allow. The FACTS: Grant & Aid tuition assistance application becomes available in December of the year preceding the new school year.

Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application includes submitting all required tax information for the current and previous years.  

For more information about tuition assistance, please contact the Admissions & Records Office at (510) 744-2241 or admissions@3327e.com.

FACTS: GRANT & AID APPLICATION PROCESS

Returning and new families must submit the online tuition assistance application to FACTS: Grant & Aid. For a first-time Grant & Aid applicant, a new account must be created. Once you are logged in, an overview of what to expect, a FAQ section and contact information will be provided. 

Current families can access Grant & Aid within their ParentsWeb account under the Financial tab, Apply for Grant & Aid. 

OTHER PROGRAMS

• Designated Donations (Policy 314.1)
• Ministers' Discount (Policy 314.4)
• Widow/Widower Tuition Assistance (Policy 314.2)

Designated Donation or Ministers' Discount: Submit the FCS paperwork, along with re-registration material, by the appropriate deadline given above. Please use the Ministerial Aid Application. All materials are available from the Business Office.

Widow/Widower: This program is available for Harbor Light Church members only.  Please submit the online tuition assistance application to FACTS Grant & Aid, along with re-registration material, no later than the appropriate deadline above. FCS will be notified of your completed application by FACTS Grant & Aid.

Special Program for New Families: FCS participates in the BASIC Fund program, which offers tuition assistance to qualifying families new to Fremont Christian School from grades K-8. Visit basicfund.org for more information.

Except for Designated Donations, applicants may not receive more than one type of FCS Tuition Assistance.

Denials of tuition assistance may be appealed in writing to the FCS Board through the Head of School. 

All programs have requirements with regard to student behavior and student academic performance.

Those who are interested in Tuition Discounts should visit the Tuition & Fees page for more information.