Financial Agreement

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VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL

TUITION POLICY

2025-2026

Thank you for choosing Valley Lutheran High School. We are honored to partner with your family in preparing students with a biblical foundation for a life of faith, learning, and service.

Each year, all families are required to review the Tuition & Fees Schedule and this Tuition Policy, and then complete and sign a Financial Contract. This contract outlines your financial commitment to Valley Lutheran High School and must be submitted before your student may begin attending classes.

We understand that financial circumstances can change. If your family experiences a hardship, we encourage you to reach out to our Business Office right away. Our team is here to help you navigate scholarship options such as School Tuition Organizations (STOs) and Arizona’s Universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program. You can reach the Business Office at 602-230-1600, ext. 111.

Payment Policy & Priority

Tuition payments are applied to outstanding tuition first, followed by fees for activities, athletics, interim, and other charges—regardless of payment designation.

A student’s participation in extracurricular programs (e.g., athletics, fine arts, interim) may be paused if the tuition account is not current.

Late Payment Policy
To remain good stewards of our school’s financial obligations and ensure fairness across our families, the following policy is in effect:

30 Days Past Due
A hold will be placed on grades and report cards until the account is brought current or a payment plan is arranged. Regular monthly payments are expected even when scholarship funds are anticipated.

60 Days Past Due
The student may be temporarily withdrawn from classes until the account is brought current or appropriate arrangements are made.

Final Exams & Transcripts
Students with outstanding balances will not be permitted to sit for final exams. Transcripts will reflect an “I” (Incomplete) until the account is resolved.

Graduating Seniors
Diplomas and final transcripts will be withheld until all tuition and fees are paid in full.

Re-enrollment
Students with unpaid balances from the previous school year will not be eligible to re-enroll until the balance is cleared.

Delinquent Accounts
An account, which is more than 90 days past due may be referred to a collection agency or small claims court.

Due Date & Fees
Monthly tuition payments are due on the 5th of each month. Late payments may incur a late fee.

Convenience Fees
Payments made by credit card, ACH, or ClassWallet may incur a processing fee, which will be added to the student’s account.

Communication is Key
We are committed to supporting our families and understand that life circumstances may shift unexpectedly. Please keep the lines of communication open. Our Business Office is here to help find a solution whenever possible.

Together, and with Christ at the center, we can ensure every student’s experience at Valley Lutheran High School remains enriching and uninterrupted.
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Student Name* This field is required.Please submit one form for each student enrolled
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Please check the box next to the tuition amount that you are eligible for.* This field is required.
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$13,000 - Full Tuition
$12,750 - Church Member of Atonement, Life in Christ, Shepherd of the Desert, Trinity
$12,500 - Church Member of Christ Church Lutheran, Mount Calvary
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To be eligible for a tuition discount, your family must be a member at one of Valley Lutheran’s association churches: Atonement, Christ Church Lutheran, Trinity, Shepard of the Desert, Life in Christ, or Mount Calvary.
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To verify your family’s church membership, please provide the name of the pastor we may contact for confirmation.
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Please select a frequency of payments:* This field is required.
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1 Payment
Biannual Payment (August & January)
Monthly (10 payments)
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Will your student be using an ESA (disabled, military, foster)?* This field is required.This ESA offering is for a student who has a documented disability, is the child of active military personnel or is a foster or adopted child.
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Will your student be using Universal ESA (available to ALL Arizona residents)?* This field is required.NOTE: The state allows families to participate in either an ESA Program or an STO Program but not BOTH programs at the same time.
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Will you be using ClassWallet?* This field is required.Please note: when ClassWallet is selected, there is a 2.5% fee, which is deducted from the amount the state pays to the school. As a result, families are responsible for paying the 2.5% directly to the school.
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If using ESA, will you be using State Reimbursement* This field is required.State Reimbursement is an alternative to ClassWallet that allows families to avoid the 2.5% convenience fee. With this option, families pay the tuition directly to the school and then receive reimbursement from the state.
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Will you be seeking assistance with tuition through STOs?* This field is required.NOTE: The state allows families to participate in either an ESA Program or an STO Program but not BOTH programs at the same time.
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If yes to STOs, please list the STOs you have applied to:When you share which STOs you’ve applied to, it helps us provide the best possible support for your family.
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Policy At a Glance

Note: You can download the full policy as a PDF. The download button will display on the Thank You for Submitting Page.

Payment Schedule:
Tuition payments for the 2025–2026 school year begin August 5 and end May 5, following the Tuition & Fees Schedule.

Due Date & Late Fees:
Payments are due by the 5th of each month. A late fee will be assessed for any payments not received by this date.

Delinquency Policy:
As outlined in the full Tuition Policy, account balances must not exceed 60 days past due. Families are responsible for ensuring that all tuition and fees are paid in full and on time.

Payment App & Access:
Payments are made through the PlusPortals application (app). You will access the portal by using your login credentials, which will be provided to you by Mr. Scholz at the beginning of the school year.

Reminders:
Invoices may be viewed through PlusPortals under the Forms/Billing Tab, then click on My Invoices, and your open invoices will display. Invoice updates occur monthly, and a payment reminder will be emailed one week prior to each due date.
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Parent or Guardian Name* This field is required.The full Tuition Policy can be downloaded as a PDF. This download button will display on the Thank You for Submitting Page.
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Signature* This field is required.By adding your signature, you’re letting us know you’ve read and understand the Tuition Policy. If you’d like, you can download the full policy as a PDF — just look for the download button on the ‘Thank You for Submitting’ page.
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