The Annual Fund allows Norfolk Christian Schools to set tuition at affordable rates so that the highest quality Christian education is available to as many families as possible. The Annual Fund fills the gap between the annual costs of operating our three campuses and the revenue we receive from tuition and fees. Gifts to the Annual Fund provide for critical needs such as teacher salaries, technology, textbooks and program enrichment.
A: It is the amount of financial support needed for the school’s annual budget to
sustain daily operations. Some of the annual budgeted costs include
salaries, activities, computers, curriculum, lab equipment and utility bills.
A: Tuition and other fees provide for approximately 81% of the total revenue needed to operate the school. The remaining 19% is provided through giving to the Annual Fund and Tuition Assistance.
A: We seek to keep Christian education attainable for as many families as possible. Although some would be able to shoulder the added cost, many families are struggling to pay for their children’s Christian education and the increased burden would force them to seek other undesirable options.
A: Assistance is provided to applicants who demonstrate the need based on factors such as household income and number of students applying. All applications are reviewed by a committee who distributes aid according to need and the aid money available in the current year.
A: Donors graciously provide the needed money. NCS has been blessed in recent years with grants from three local foundations to provide for the majority of our tuition aid. One of these is the Dunlap Garrick Christian Community Foundation, who partners in providing tuition aid to low-income families while offering donors a 40% state income tax credit through the NAP program. Click here for more information.
A: Recognizing that teachers are the bridge between our students and a Christian worldview, gifts designated to Worthy Servants are in honor of their efforts and used to provide both a Christmas and summer bonus. Gifts to the Worthy Servants program are not a part of the Annual Fund. The Worthy Servants Fund allows our families to participate in changing the disparity in teacher salaries compared to their counterparts in public education.
A: The amount needed in 2010-11 to fill the gap between what it costs to run the school and what is received in tuition and fees is $700,000. Worthy Servants gifts are independent of this goal.
A: 1. Volunteer to help with a special event.
2. Participate in a special event by attending and inviting guests.
3. Pray for our school and donors to support us.
4. Give financially to the Annual Fund, Worthy Servants or Tuition Assistance.
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