Application for Student Aid

DUE DATE JUNE 21, 2026

Seventh-day Adventist's believe the education in a church operated school is an essential element in preparing young people to be Christian witnesses. Since some families are unable to provide for the total cost of education for their children, we are committed to assisting them when possible.

Financial aid wil be determined on a semi-annual basis. Funding amounts will be determined no later than 45 days prior to the start of the 1st semester and 30 days prior to the start of the 2nd semester. 

Student aid funding, determined by the committee, will be available to each qualified student (applicant) upon meeting the criteria stated below. Student aid can be withdrawn by the committee if determined that the student or parent does not meet the criteria on an ongoing basis throughout the school year. 

The procedure for making application is as follows:

1. Complete the application and submit
   1. Monthly budget
   2. Copy of tax return of the prior year (must show all income for both parents)
   3. Copy of the attending school tuition cost for the year

Student Criteria:

1. Parents and children shall maintain a positive and helpful attitude toward the total program of the school system and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A policy will be given to every applicant.
2. Parents and children are expected to support the McDonald Road Church 
   1. Active membershiop prior to the start of the fall or spring semester
   2. Demonstrate faithfulness in tithing and giving other offerings. 
3. The parents/financial sponsor shall pay the remaining tuition amount on their children(s) tuition, and this payment must be kept current to assure continued assistance from the church. The parents are responsible to provide proof of current tuition payments to the committee at the start of each semester. If a parent is more than 2 months behind in payments the student aid will be stopped until proof of a current up-to-date statement received by the student aid committee.
4. Students who are 16 years old and older will be required to contribute financially to their education. Work may be provided by the school system or another place of the parents or students choosing. A minium of 10 hours per week, or an average of 40 hours per month should be applied to the student(s) tuition. 
5. Student aid is availabe as follows: 
   1. Students enrolled at Collegedale Lower School (elementary & middle) may received up to a maximum of 40% of tuition and registration fee. 
   2. Students enrolled at Collegedale Academy (high school) may receive up to a maximum of 25% of tuition and registration fee. 
   3. Students enrolled at a GA-Cumberland Conference Elementary School or Academy may receive tuition and registration fee based on the percentages grated at Collegedale, not to exceed the maximum that is granted at Collegedale. 
6. Student aid funds for 2nd Semseter will be contingent upon the student receiving satisfactory grades during the 1st semester. A satisfactory grade means a C average or above. A copy of the 1st semester grades should be submitted to the Church at the close of 1st semester. 

Please understand that it is the parent/guardians responsibity to complete an application no later than the announced deadlines. No exceptions will be made. 

***THIS APPLICATION IS NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT A COPY OF YOUR TAX RETURN!

 

 

 

It is my desire that this student attend the above school to obtain a Christian education. Should a grant toward tuititon be made, I agree that my family's portion of tuition will be paid monthly and the tuition will be kept current. In addition, I will immediately notify the church if my child leaves the above school. 

Financial Information:

Include a copy of last year(s) Federal Income Tax Return as filed with the IRS. Be sure to include all the pages and schedules as it was sent to the IRS. If Father and Mother (or guardians) live together and filed separate returns, both returns must be incuded with this application. If the tax returns are not included, the application will be returned to the applicant. 

 

Please fill out the following financial information on your monthly income and expenses: