Admissions
Serving Christian Families. Because we work with parents and their churches to properly train their children, the following standards have been established for admission to UCS. At least one parent must:
-Be a born-again Christian;
-Be in agreement with our statement of faith; and
-be an active member of a Bible-believing church.
Open Enrollment begins Friday, April 1, 2011
Tuition and Fees
The following are tuition and fees for the 2011-2012 school year. The tuition schedule reflects a discount for multiple child families.
TUITION (per year)
1 Student *K3-8th**$3,345.00
2 Students*K3-8th**$5,532.00
3 Students*K3-8th**$6,542.00
4 Students*K3-8th**$7,501.00
5 Students*K3-8th**$8,460.00
K3-K4 Programs are full-time
Registration (Non-Refundable)
New Students - $200.00 Per Family
Returning Students - $125.00 Per Family (if paid by April 1st)
*Ask about our Covenant Church program to save 50% off the annual registration fee.
Tuition Payment Options
Full Payment Plan - A 5% discount will be granted to those who pay their total tuition by August 1st.
Two Payment Plan - 2.5% discount - half due August 1st and half due December 1st
FACTS 10 Month Plan - EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer)August 1st through may 1st
FACTS 12 Month Plan - EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer)June 1st through May 1st
FACTS payments may be scheduled for the 5th or the 20th of each month. In case of an emergency, two adjustments are allowed a year.
Tuition Assistance Program
Tuition assistance is available through the volunteer program and TRIP (Tuition Reduction Incentive Program). Families can volunteer up to 10 hours per month and earn an $8.00 tuition credit per hour served. Families can also shop through a program called SCRIP or use their Kroger cards to earn money towards their tuition. See the school office for details on these programs.
Textbook Fee - Per Student
K3-K5 $120.00
1st - 5th $170.00
6th-8th $195.00
(Textbook Fee Due by August 1st)
Before/After School Care
Before School - Beginning at 7:00 a.m.
After school - Until 5:00 p.m.
*Fees for before/after school care are $3.00 an hour per student and a snack is included.
Select Fees
Kindergarten Graduation Fee $30.00
8th Grade Graduation Fee $30.00
Athletic Fee (per sport) $30.00
Snack Fee: Pre-K & Kindergarten $10.00/month
UCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national or ethic origin in its educational policies and programs or admissions.
Enrollment Process
1. Please complete and return the enrollment application along with the enrollment fee (download here). Along with the enrollment application, the following are required: Birth Certificate, Immunization Record, Social Security #.
2. Once the application is received, a pastoral reference will be requested from the applicant's home church, records from the student's former school, and/or testing scheduled (if applicable).
3. The student must be of suitable age for the grade assigned. Children entering Kindergarten must be five years of age on or before Sept. 1st.
4. Upon receipt of the pastoral reference, student records, and/or completion of testing, an appointment will be made for parents and students (grades 6-8) to meet with the school board for approval.
5. Following the interview, you will be notified of your student's enrollment status.
*To obtain a complete enrollment packet, please contact the school office at 618-942-3802 or request a packet by selecting the "Contact" tab above.