2.602 Financial Aid
Policy Statement:
Lakeway Christian Schools (LCS) is committed to ensuring that the educational experience it offers is accessible to a diverse range of families. To achieve this, the school provides a need-based financial aid program designed to assist eligible families in meeting the costs associated with an LCS education.
Financial Aid Application Process
LCS utilizes the services of a Financial Aid Management System (e.g. Blackbaud) to administer its financial aid program. Families seeking financial assistance are encouraged to participate in the Financial Aid Management application process.
LCS is dedicated to adhering to the regulations and guidelines established by the state athletic association (TSSAA). Therefore, the school's financial aid program strictly provides need-based aid and operates within the framework of an approved third-party vendor.
Annual Review and Adjustments
The Financial Aid Committee will review and adjust the financial aid program annually to ensure it aligns with the school's mission and goals while remaining compliant with applicable regulations.
Confidentiality
All financial information submitted by families during the financial aid application process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will only be used for the purpose of evaluating eligibility for financial aid.
Implementation and Compliance
This policy will be consistently applied and communicated to all eligible families at LCS, ensuring transparency and fairness in the financial aid application and awarding process.
Lakeway Christian Schools (LCS) is committed to ensuring that the educational experience it offers is accessible to a diverse range of families. To achieve this, the school provides a need-based financial aid program designed to assist eligible families in meeting the costs associated with an LCS education.
Financial Aid Application Process
LCS utilizes the services of a Financial Aid Management System (e.g. Blackbaud) to administer its financial aid program. Families seeking financial assistance are encouraged to participate in the Financial Aid Management application process.
- Application Submission: Families in need of financial assistance should submit their financial information through the Financial Aid Management application process. This process involves the submission of relevant financial documentation for independent review and analysis.
- Independent Review: The Financial Aid Management System will independently assess the financial situation of each applicant. Based on this assessment, a recommended financial aid award will be provided to the LCS Financial Aid Committee.
- Committee Evaluation: The LCS Financial Aid Committee will evaluate the recommended award from the Financial Aid Management System and consider other relevant factors in determining the final award.
- Notification: Once an award is accepted by the Financial Aid Committee, the family will be promptly notified. Exact tuition payment details will be calculated and provided upon request by the family.
LCS is dedicated to adhering to the regulations and guidelines established by the state athletic association (TSSAA). Therefore, the school's financial aid program strictly provides need-based aid and operates within the framework of an approved third-party vendor.
Annual Review and Adjustments
The Financial Aid Committee will review and adjust the financial aid program annually to ensure it aligns with the school's mission and goals while remaining compliant with applicable regulations.
Confidentiality
All financial information submitted by families during the financial aid application process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will only be used for the purpose of evaluating eligibility for financial aid.
Implementation and Compliance
This policy will be consistently applied and communicated to all eligible families at LCS, ensuring transparency and fairness in the financial aid application and awarding process.