Tuition

LACS Variable Tuition: Making Christian Education Accessible

At Los Altos Christian School (LACS), we believe that private Christian education should be accessible to as many families as possible. Our Variable Tuition program adjusts tuition to meet the financial needs of each family, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to providing your child with a Christ-centered education.

What Does a Christian Education at LACS Offer?

• Christ-Centered Learning: A curriculum grounded in Christian values and teachings.
• Focus on Family Values: We work in partnership with parents to instill strong, lasting values.
• Personalized Attention: Small class sizes ensure students are known, supported, and valued.
• Enrichment Opportunities: A wide range of extracurricular and enrichment programs for well-rounded development.

What is Variable Tuition?

Variable Tuition customizes the cost of education to make a LACS education more affordable for families. The goal is to make LACS education accessible to as many families as possible.

How Does Variable Tuition Work?

• Apply via FACTS: Submit your financial application to FACTS, a third-party service that maintains complete confidentiality.
• Evaluation: FACTS assesses your family’s financial profile, including income, assets, and any special circumstances.
• Recommendation: FACTS provides a tuition recommendation to LACS based on your situation.
• Notification: LACS will inform you of your awarded tuition amount by mid-May.

What’s Included in Tuition?

• Full-time instruction
• Standardized testing and assessments
• Books and essential learning materials
• *Activity fees: Exception – the 7th-8th grade East Coast Trip
• Technology fees except for MS Chromebook rental
• Miscellaneous Fees: database fees, re-enrollment fees, most class party fees & first aid supplies

Additional Fees

• • Back-to-School Supplies: Parents provide their child’s school supplies
  • Lions Pledge: Optional donations to support school-wide growth initiatives
  • After-School Enrichment Classes: Optional programs for further learning
  • Competition Fees: Optional Math & STEM-based compression fees

• Yearbook: Optional purchase of the school yearbook

• • Before and After School Care: Flexible care options for busy families

• Middle School Device Fees: Each 6th-8th grade student receives a Chromebook

2025-2026 Tuition Rates

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Variable Tuition?
   Variable Tuition is a flexible tuition model designed to adjust tuition based on each family’s financial circumstances, making a LACS education more accessible.
2. Who is eligible for Variable Tuition?
   Both new and current families with students in Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade are eligible to apply.
3. How do I apply?
   Submit your application through FACTS, a trusted third-party service. All personal financial data is kept confidential. 
4. What is FACTS? 

FACTS is a platform that helps schools and families manage tuition payments, financial aid, and student information. It streamlines enrollment, provides easy access to grades and communication, and supports families with flexible payment plans. You will create a FACTS account as part of the application and enrollment process. 

4. How is the tuition amount determined?
   FACTS reviews your financial situation and recommends a tuition amount to LACS based on your income, assets, family size, and personal circumstances.   Families must be willing and able to upload current tax documents (2024 for the 25-26 school year).
5. Is my financial information kept private?
   Yes, LACS staff do not have access to your detailed financial information—only the tuition recommendation from FACTS.
6. Is Variable Tuition guaranteed for everyone who applies?
   Variable Tuition is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on the available resources each year.
7. When will I be notified if I qualify?
   Families will be notified by mid-May of their awarded Variable Tuition amount.
8. Can new families receive a refund if Variable Tuition doesn’t meet their needs?
   Yes, new families may be eligible for a partial refund of their enrollment fee if the offered tuition rate does not meet their needs.
9. Do I need to reapply every year?
   Yes, families must reapply annually as financial circumstances may change.
10. Is there a deadline for applying?
    Applications should be submitted during the enrollment process, and it’s recommended to apply early since awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis by April 30.
11. What is the fee associated with applying for variable tuition? 

$45 for the 25-26 school year.

12. Do you offer any other form of tuition assistance? 

Yes, we offer the following tuition discounts and credits:

• $1,000 TK-8:  Sibling Discount (2nd child & subsequent)
• $1,000:  Bridges Community Church Members 
• 50% Pastor & Ministry Leader Tuition Discount

Variable Tuition at LACS makes a private Christian education possible for your family. Let us partner with you in providing your child with a Christ-centered, high-quality education!