Tuition & Affordability

A high-quality, Christ-centered education is one of the best investments you can make in your child’s future, and making that investment affordable is a top priority for our leadership.

We use FACTS to charge tuition and fees. Books and technology fees are covered in our tuition! At the time of enrollment, we’ll invite you to select a payment plan (monthly, bi-annually or annually).

Tuition is based on the cost of education. In our efforts to be attainable to anyone who desires Christ-centered education, we do offer financial aid for those who qualify.

Make Christian
Education Attainable
For Your Family

Second Impressions Grant

Multi-Child Discount

Financial Aid

TRIP

Second Impressions Grant
Kalamazoo Christian School Association has a volunteer-run upscale thrift store, Second Impressions (3750 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo). Proceeds from this store contribute tuition grant funds available to every family with children in Kindergarten to 12th Grade.

The Second Impressions Grant is available to apply to every K-12 student’s tuition; however families may choose to decline this grant to help make Kalamazoo Christian tuition more accessible for other families.
Multi-Child Discount
A multi-child discount for students in Young 5s through 12th Grade is available for families who are not also receiving Financial Aid.
Financial Aid
Families with children in Young 5s to 12th Grade may be eligible for financial aid. In fact, approximately 75% of families with children at Kalamazoo Christian Schools qualify for some kind of financial assistance.

After submitting an admissions application, you are eligible to apply for Financial Aid, which opens on February 1 (Check back for the link then.).

You will be required to submit tax returns and a recent W-2 to FACTS, an independent service used to calculate level of need and to determine eligibility for financial aid at KCS. FACTS charges a $45 fee for this service at the time you submit.
Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP)
TRIP offers an easy way to save money on a private school education by accumulating tuition credit.

How TRIP Works

The KCSA TRIP buys bulk quantities of discounted gift cards from local and national merchants, and sells the cards to participating families at face value. The discount is passed on in the form of tuition credit.
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Variable Tuition

Kalamazoo Christian Schools offers a range of tuition rates. Variable Tuition allows families to apply for a reduced tuition rate based on their unique financial situation.

What is Variable Tuition?

A reduced tuition rate that is dependent on each family’s unique financial situation. Variable tuition is available for students in grades Y5-12 and requires an annual application to Financial Aid via FACTS, our need assessment tool. The final reduced rate is determined by KCS’s Financial Controller and is reflected in each family’s tuition account. Variable tuition rates reflect the deduction of the Second Impressions Grant. There are also additional ways to reduce your tuition like TRIP. Parents who do not wish to receive any grants or discounts may choose to decline the grant or discount, and that amount will be added to the funds available for Financial Aid, which helps other KCS families.

What is Full Tuition?

Full tuition is the standard tuition rate for each student attending Kalamazoo Christian Schools. Families who do not qualify for variable tuition pay the full tuition rate. Full tuition rates can be reduced by things like the Second Impressions Grant or Multi-Child Discount.  

What is the True Cost of Education?

This is the actual amount it costs to provide Christian education. Those who pay the true cost of education will receive a tax-deductible receipt for the amount above the published Full Tuition rate. Contact the KCS Association Office for more information.

Grade Level
Variable Tuition Range (if you qualify). Financial Aid application required (opens Feb. 1). Range below is based on your income and is an estimate.
Full Tuition (amount required prior to any Financial Aid)
True Cost of Education (suggested tuition for those who are able).
Y5, 3-Day
$3,625 – $5,895
$5,895
$7,602
Y5, 5-Day
$5,200 – $8,455
$8,455
$10,424
Kinder, Prog.
$4,486 – $7,370
$7,370
$8,994
Kinder, 5-Day
$5,440 – $8,935
$8,935
$10,904
ES, Gr 1-4
$5,440 – $8,935
$8,935
$10,904
MS, Gr 5-8
$5,863 – $10,435
$10,435
$11,747
HS, Gr 9-12
$6905 – $12,080
$12,080
$14,011

*Tuition ranges based on 2025-26 tuition

Visit the Tuition Calculator for an estimate based on YOUR family’s situation.

Please use the below calculator for a quick estimate of your potential tuition costs. The actual amount may vary from this estimate, based upon information you provide during the Financial Aid application process (opens Feb. 1).

Tuition Calculator

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Tuition ranges based on 2025-26 tuition. 

The above is an estimate only, to help families plan. Actual numbers may differ from this estimate, based upon information provided in the application for Financial Aid.

*Young 5s and Kindergarten tuition estimates are based upon attending 5 days. KCS also offers 3-Day Young 5s and Progressive Kindergarten. Tuition and aid estimates will be different from this chart if your family chooses either of these options.