Tuition and Fees

Textbook rental, specialty classes such as science labs and band, technology services & fees, most class field trip fees, most class retreat fees (such as transportation and lodging), and standardized testing.

Required items such as an iPad in grades 7-12 only (see requirements); optional fees such as: Cafeteria or Café purchases, bus fees, childcare, some class field trips, library or printing fees, class t-shirts, participation or activity fees (for sports, fine arts or clubs), etc. This is not an exhaustive list and other fees may be incurred and billed.

HCS provides student accident insurance for each student. This coverage is secondary to and supplements your family medical insurance coverage.

• Monthly payments (June-April), based on enrollment date
• Semi-annual payments (June and November)
• Lump sum payment option (due by July 15)
• Tuition paid in full by July 15 will receive a 1.5% discount
  (does not apply to International Student Program)

Payment Date Change Fee
Families have 24/7 access to their student billing information through the myHCS Parent Portal. Early or additional payments may be made at any time on a date other than the scheduled payment date(s). The upcoming regularly scheduled payment will be automatically adjusted to reflect any early payment.

In the event a scheduled payment date must be changed, payers should contact the Student Billing Associate a minimum of two business days before the scheduled payment date. A change fee of $20 per change will be billed to the payer account.

Late Payment and Finance Charge Fees
If a payment is not received within the month due, the account will incur a late fee of $25. In addition, any past due amount that is carried forward to the next month is subject to a finance charge of 1.5% per month, or fraction of a month.

Failed Payment Fees
Checks, ACH or credit card transactions not honored by the bank will incur a fee of $25. Within 5 days, payers should submit payment online or at the HCS business office for the failed amount due, including the failed payment fee, to cover the returned check, ACH payment or credit card transaction. Failed payments not remedied within that calendar month are subject to the late payment and finance charge fees policy.

All student billing accounts must be paid in full before Heritage Christian School will release academic records/transcripts to another school. Academic records/transcripts may also be withheld for not returning library or athletic equipment and uniforms or non-payment of related fees. Official transcripts and diplomas will be withheld if a senior’s account has not been paid in full by the last day of their academic year.

The annual family commitment fee of $250 per family is billed each May. When paid, the annual family commitment fee reserves seats for the upcoming school year for each student currently enrolled, and obligates the family to the withdrawal policy should their enrollment plans change. Students who will not be returning for the next school year must notify the Admissions department by completing the withdrawal notification form by March 31. Students who withdraw for the upcoming school year after March 31 will be subject to the withdrawal policy below. The annual family commitment fee is non-refundable.

It is our desire to remain fiscally responsible and to be good stewards of the financial commitment our families have made to their children’s education. As such, to maintain a sound operating budget, Heritage Christian School has authorized a schedule for payment of tuition in the event a student withdraws after they have enrolled.

Please note: All student billing accounts must be paid in full before Heritage Christian School will release academic records/transcripts to another school. Academic records may also be withheld for not returning library or athletic equipment and uniforms or non-payment of related fees. Official transcripts and diplomas will be withheld if a senior’s account has not been paid in full by the last day of their academic year.

Withdrawals After Enrollment
Parents withdrawing their student(s) from Heritage Christian School for the upcoming school year or during the current school year will be assessed a portion of the tuition based on the date that the admissions department receives notice of the withdrawal following the schedule below.

Withdrawal Fees for the 2020-21 School Year

*Less amounts previously paid for tuition