Financial Aid Program
Mount Paran Christian School is committed to providing a Christ-centered education for families who seek such an environment. It is also our belief the educational experience is enhanced through a diverse representation of students. Therefore, MPCS allocates institutional funds and donor contributions toward a designated fund to offer financial aid assistance for students in need. MPCS also works with the Georgia GOAL Student Scholarship organization to provide an opportunity for students who are transferring from a Georgia public school to attend MPCS who otherwise may not be able to attend.
Criteria for Financial Aid:
The following criteria must be met to be considered for financial assistance:
• Financial aid is based on need.
• The financial aid committee will determine the eligibility of need and the amount of the award based on the amount of available funds, the number of applicants requesting assistance, and the need demonstrated by the applicant’s family. MPCS will determine whether assistance awards will come from general financial aid funds or Georgia GOAL funds.
• The financial aid committee convenes regularly, beginning in April until the funds for the upcoming year are allocated, to review the requests and determine if a financial assistance award will be granted and what amount the award may be.
• While lower school students are eligible, priority for financial aid is given to middle school and high school students.
• Financial obligations to MPCS must be up-to-date for the current academic year for current students, and/or registration requirements must be fulfilled for new students prior to consideration of a request for financial assistance.
• Financial aid applicants must be in good standing academically and behaviorally.
• New students must meet all admission criteria and have received an official admission notification of acceptance prior to consideration of a request for financial assistance for the upcoming school year.
• In order for an aid application to be reviewed for consideration, the account must be up-to-date, the re-enrollment notification of acceptance received, and all financial aid application obligations met before a request for assistance will be considered.
• For families who have an unexpected need arise mid-year, a special request can be made to convene the committee. If all criteria are met, and funds are still available, the request will be considered.
• Financial aid recipients must re-apply and meet all assistance eligibility requirements for financial assistance each year.
• The completion of the financial aid application is not a binding agreement that assistance is available or will be granted.
• All financial aid applicants must complete a FACTS, third-party, financial assistance assessment application and provide tax records to verify eligibility.
• Financial aid recipients are not guaranteed admission to MPCS each year.
• The student accounts office will distribute, process, and maintain the records for all financial assistance materials.
• Communication between the applicant’s family and other MPCS staff regarding financial aid awards is prohibited.
• Letters of notification with financial assistance award information will be mailed or emailed to applicant families upon decision of the award.
• In addition to the FACTS application, applicants may also provide supplemental documentation to clearly demonstrate the need for aid.
• In case of divorce, both custodial parents must supply FACTS information and supporting documentation. Applications for financial aid must include the MPCS Financial Aid application, as well as the completed eligibility verification through the FACTS third-party organization.