1. A non-refundable registration and testing fee of $50.00 is due at the time of enrollment into the school.
2. Each year after the first year, a non-refundable registration fee of $40.00 will be due at the time of re-enrollment ($30.00 for those who re-enroll early; $50.00 for those who re-enroll late.

3. Curriculum (book) fees for each school year are included in the tuition rates, except for re-issued curriculum, such as loss/destruction of materials, failed PACEs, Lab courses, etc. Any additional charges will be billed along with the monthly tuition statement.
4. Once books are used or damaged, they are non-refundable. Books that will not be used in the next school year are non-refundable.
5. All students will receive new textbooks from the school each year.
6. The hardcover books rented by the student will need to be returned to the school at the end of the year.
7. If the student withdraws from the school or needs to return textbooks, the refundable books may be refunded to ACA at 75% of the original fee even if the student has not yet received the book.

8. Tuition is paid in 12 payments. The first payment is due July 1. The last is due June 1. A shorter payment plan is available for late enrollees; however, those on the shorter plan must pay the first month's tuition before the student can attend any classes.
9. Tuition is due on the first of every month.
10. Discounts: 3% if full annual tuition paid by July 1; 1.5% if half is paid by July 1 and half by Jan. 1. 10% tuition discount if student's immediate family is a tithe-paying member of First Apostolic Church.
11. Scholarships are available on a limited basis for low income famililes who qualify. See ACA bookkeeper.
12. A $15.00 late fee will be charged for any late payments received after the tenth of the month.
13. If tuition is not paid by the twenty fifth of the month, the student cannot attend school or any school function until full payment is made, unless arrangements are made with the school. Arrangements are made in the school office by filling out the Special Tuition Arrangement Form.
14. After another 15 days, if full payment or arrangements are not made, the school office will inform the student's district school board that the student is no longer enrolled in ACA.
15. Tuition will continue even if a student is absent due to illness, family vacations, inclement weather, etc.
16. Tuition will not necessarily be refunded for any part of a month in which a student has already attended. Tuition will be refunded according to pro-rated amounts based on the date of withdrawal (pro-rated to end of month).  Before tuition will be refunded, outstanding fees and curriculum charges will be deducted.
17. Since book fees are included in the monthly fees, parents are responsible to pay for all used books even if they withdraw before the school year has ended. This may include book fees from the remaining months.
18. Regarding tuition paid before the school year begins, refunds will be given in the following manner: If the refund is requested from July 1-7=100% refund; July 8-14=90%; July 15-21=80%; July 22-28=70%; July 29 - Aug. 4= 60%; Aug. 5-11=50%; Aug. 12-18=40%; Aug. 19 - first day of school = 30%. Exceptions may be made in cases of hardship or when tuition is made more than a month in advance (with the approval of the Finance Committee).
19. Tuition continues until a student is officially withdrawn through the office by parents filling out proper forms.
20. A fee of $20.00 will be paid by parents for each check returned to the school marked "Insufficient Funds", "No Account", etc.
21. After two bounced checks, parents must pay with cash, money order, EFT or credit card (transaction fee required).
22. Parents who are continually behind in their school bills may need to use EFT or pay by credit card (fee required).
23. There are additional charges for lab fees, school supplies sold to the student, athletic fees or uniforms sold to the student, school lunches provided by the school, field trip costs, etc.
24. Students are held accountable for lost books and all damaged or defaced desks, tables, student offices, athletic uniforms, and other related items belonging to the school.
25. Students cannot begin a new school year with the previous year's account not paid up-to-date, unless arrangements are made with the office. Students may lose their place if accounts are not current by July 15.
26. Some school records may not be released to another educational institution until all accounts are settled.
27. Students cannot graduate until all tuition and fees are paid in full.
28. Families are encouraged to use Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Those with a history of late payments and/or insufficient funds may be required by the Finance Committee to use EFT or credit card (credit card transaction fee required).
29. Parents will be charged a yearly billing fee of $20 to help cover the cost of processing monthly bills. Those using EFT will have their fee waived.
30. A monthly statement will be sent to each family before the fourth week of the month. For those not using EFT, payments may be mailed to the school or dropped off at the office, and checks made payable to ACA or Apostolic Christian Academy.

A.C.A. is a member of the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools.