Delmarva ̵Christian̵High School
Tuition Assistance Grant Application for 2015-2016
Policies and Guidelines
To be eligible for consideration for tuition assistance your online application and all required
supporting documents ̵must ̵be submitted by:
● Current DCHS Students
May 4, 2015
● Prospective Students
May 4, 2015 or during the admissions process if after
5/4/15
Please read this information carefully before starting the process. ̵
If your child’s tuition
assistance grant (TAG) application is not complete by our deadline of May 4, 2015 for current
DCHS families and during the admissions process for prospective families if after May 4, 2015,
your funding may be at risk.
To complete your child’s TAG application, please follow these steps:
PROCESS DUE:
̵
̵DUE DATE:
̵SEND TO:
1
The FACTS Family Grant & Aid Application
May 4, 2015 – DCHS
Families
Submit to FACTS online
https://www.factstuitionaid.com
2
DCHS TAG Parent Questionnaire (page 4)
May 4, 2015 – DCHS
Families
Email, mail, or fax to DCHS office:
[email protected]
21777 Sussex Pines Rd., Georgetown DE, 19947
FAX # 302-856-6878
3
2012 Tax returns, all schedules, & W-2 forms
May 4, 2015 – DCHS
Families
Submit directly to FACTS as instructed during
application process.
If final 2014 tax returns are not available by May 4, 2015, Form 4868-Application for Automatic
Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return must be filed and a draft copy of your
2014 tax return is requested for the committee to make a tentative financial decision.
Delmarva Christian High School’s Tuition Assistance Policies and Committee Guidelines:
DCHS is committed to meeting the demonstrated financial need of all families whose children are
accepted. To enable us to do this with the finite resources available, and to help us make fair and
equitable decisions, the following policies and guidelines have been adopted:
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If the parents are separated or divorced ̵the full process, including tax documentation, is
requested from both parents.
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If there are stepparents, ̵the TAG committee will consider all parties’ assets and liabilities as
we review the student’s financial situation. Non-custodial parents must also submit a Family
Grant & Aid Application to help complete the student’s financial background.
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If multiple children attend schools or colleges which charge tuition, ̵it is expected that the
family will be applying for tuition assistance at all schools. DCHS should not be expected to
implicitly subsidize tuition at other schools or colleges.
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If a parent elects to return to school or to change jobs,̵or a sibling elects to enroll in a fifth
year advanced degree program resulting in a decrease in family financial resources, DCHS
cannot underwrite this family choice with greater tuition assistance.
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If one parent is temporarily unemployed and not disabled, ̵
the TAG committee will evaluate
the situation based on past years of employment history and current unemployment income. If
tuition assistance is given, the unemployed parent may be asked to participate in quarterly TAG
reviews to report on the progress made in his/her job search.
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Tuition assistance grants are annual; ̵a family must reapply each year they seek tuition
assistance. When there are dramatic changes in a family’s financial situation due to a significant
financial set back, we will do all we can to make it possible for the child(ren) to receive the
tuition assistance needed to continue at DCHS. At the same time, we expect a family in this
situation to make other adjustments to their family expenditures, in addition to seeking tuition
aid, to help cover the cost of Christian education. Likewise, when a family’s financial situation
improves greatly, the annual grant will be adjusted to reflect the positive gain.
Please call or e-mail if you have questions or concerns about meeting our deadlines.
On behalf of the Tuition Assistance Grant Committee,
Michael Di Giacoma
Business Manager
[email protected]
302-856-4040
Delmarva ̵Christian̵̵High School
Tuition Assistance Grant Application for 2015-2016
Directions for Parents
To be eligible for consideration for tuition assistance your online application and all required
supporting documents ̵must ̵be submitted by:
● May 4, 2015 for current DCHS students.
● May 4, 2015 for prospective students or during the admissions process if after May 4,
2015.
The online tuition assistance grant application is available after January 1, 2015. ̵Grant decisions are
mailed on May 15, 2015.
FACTS Management Company – Grant & Aid Assessment
̵
FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment will be conducting the financial need analysis for Delmarva Christian
High School. Based on the financial information you provide via your online Family Grant & Aid
Application, FACTS reports an estimated amount your family can contribute towards tuition. This
helps the tuition assistance grant (TAG) committee make a fair and objective decision. To begin your
TAG application for the 2015-2016 school year, please follow these steps:
ONLINE FACTS APPLICATION:
1. After January 1, 2015 go to ̵https://www.factstuitionaid.com
2. Click on the ̵Applicant Sign In̵prompt to begin your TAG application. You are only required
to complete one application for all children applying to our school.
PAYMENT & ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION:
1. Complete the DCHS TAG Parent Questionnaire (page 4)
You will need the following to complete your online application.
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Payment of the $38 non-refundable application fee.
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Copies of your most recent tax forms including all supporting tax schedules.
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Copies of your 2014 W-2 forms for both you and your spouse.
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Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food
Stamps, Workers Compensation, and TANF.
If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care
Representative at 1-866-315-9262.
Delmarva ̵Christian̵̵High School
Tuition Assistance Grant Application for 2015-2016
Parent Questionnaire
Student(s):______________________________________
Please estimate what you will be able to contribute towards DCHS tuition, considering the following 2015-2016 costs:
Expenses:
Tuition
Sport Fee
Transportation Bus Fee
(reflects a two way per student charge)
2015-2016 School Year:
$6,950.00
$ 50.00
$1,000.00
Estimate of funds the student’s church, grandparents, or other relatives can contribute towards tuition: ____________________̵_
Estimate of funds parents (you) can contribute towards tuition (for each child at DCHS):
+̵̵_____________________
Estimate of total funds you can contribute towards tuition (for each child at DCHS):
=̵____________________̵_
All portions of the application must be complete before it will be considered by the TAG committee – please
check to make sure each area has been completed (due 5/4/15 for current DCHS families and during the
admissions process for prospective students if after 5/4/15):
• Online application & payment submitted to FACTS ̵www.factstuitionaid.com
• Additional documentation submitted to FACTS via online instructions:
• 2014 Tax returns including all supporting tax schedules.
• 2014 W-2 forms for both you and your spouse.
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Parent Questionnaire (this page) signed and submitted to Delmarva Christian High School.
By signing this form, I certify that all information on this form and all other parts of my child’ tuition
assistance grant application is complete and true. I understand that false information could lead to tuition
aid being revoked by the school.
SIGNATURE (Parent completing this form): ___________________________________________________
DATE:̵_______________________________
Delmarva ̵Christian̵̵
High School
Robert D. Burris Scholar Program for 2015-2016
Policies and Guidelines
Burris Scholarship Terms: ̵Scholarships are awarded on a year-by-year basis. Applications for students
currently attending DCHS must be received by May 4, 2015 to be considered. Applications for prospective
students will be considered at the time of their admissions process if after May 4, 2015.
Purpose: ̵Provided by the Robert D. Burris Family to DCHS to encourage students to discover God’s will for
their lives and develop the skills to become leaders in a generation that will transform the world for Christ.
Every student who has attended DCHS has benefited from the Christ-like example and generosity of Mr.
Burris.
This scholarship carries with it both blessing and responsibility. The blessing of receiving a needs-based
scholarship and the responsibility to maintain a standard which acknowledges an understanding of the
sacrifices made to support a school focused on developing a Christian worldview in its students.
Eligibility: ̵Students currently attending DCHS and those students making application to enroll in DCHS for
the 2015-2016 school year may apply.
Criteria:
1 Academic aptitude as evidenced by established academic record. Required 90% average.
2 Christian commitment as evidenced in personal expression along with school, church, and
community involvement.
3 Minimum of 35 hours of community service for the year for current DCHS students.
4 Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) application must be made by the family.
Application Process: ̵When applying for a Burris scholarship submit a two-page essay (12 pt,
double-spaced) in response to this prompt:
Robert D. Burris was an evangelical Christian businessman with a passion for Christian
education. He believed that a person’s worldview impacts every aspect of their life.
Explain how your worldview would be evidenced in the following areas: ̵Faith, Future,
Family and Finances̵. You may use examples from your own life experience to show how
you have already done this.
Application Requirements: ̵Current Delmarva Christian High School students desiring to apply to become
a Burris Scholar should check their GPA on RenWeb. (Please attach the transcript to the application before
it is submitted to the Burris Scholar Selection Committee.) Eighth-grade students must submit the last
four quarterly report cards. These must accompany the application.
Deadline: ̵Applications must be submitted to the DCHS Main Office by May 4, 2015 for current DCHS
students or during the admissions process for prospective students if after May 4, 2015 to be considered
by the Selection Committee for the 2015-2016 Academic Year.
Name_____________________________________ Class of _______________
Address__________________________________________________________
Telephone_________________________ E-Mail_________________________
SUBMIT THIS PAGE WITH YOUR ESSAY & TRANSCRIPT or REPORT CARDS TO:
Mr. Michael Di Giacoma, Business Manager ~ Delmarva Christian High School