Variable Tuition at Grace
Affording Grace
As a parent, you know that your child’s education is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make.
Whether you’re looking for a Christ-centered curriculum, small class sizes, or meaningful extracurricular activities, you realize that private education is likely the best fit for your family. Many parents readily assume that high-quality, Christian schools are out of their budget. We’re always pleased to inform them about Variable Tuition at Grace Community School. Here, tuition is not one-size-fits-all; it’s a range that spans between 45 and 85 percent of the total cost. This model allows us to meet families where they are financially and welcome as many qualified students as possible to our community.
2025-2026 Tuition Ranges
Junior Kindergarten
(2, 3, and 5 full or half-day options)
$3,817 – $8,118
Kindergarten
(5 full or half-day options)
$7,546 – $9,955
Grades 1-4
$8,804 – $14,674
Grades 5-8
$10,368 – $17,281
Grades 9-12
$10,738 – $17,897
Grace University
Grades K – 6
$5,440 – $6,800
Grace University
Grades 7 – 8
$6,520 – $8,150
A one-time enrollment fee of $400 applies upon acceptance.
Click the button below for full list of potential fees based on grade level, services needed, and extracurricular activities.
How Does Variable Tuition Work?
If a family is concerned about their ability to afford the highest tuition rate at Grace, they are welcome to apply for Variable Tuition. Available to current and new families of students in junior kindergarten through grade 12, Variable Tuition takes into account income, assets, family size, and any unusual expenses or unique financial circumstances.
Applications are submitted directly to FACTS, a third-party agency. FACTS evaluates your application and makes a recommendation to Grace Community School’s Variable Tuition team. Your family’s personal financial information will be kept private and is never viewed by Grace employees. FACTS simply recommends a tuition pricing formula to the school. Variable Tuition is available to any deserving student on a first-come, first-served basis, governed by the resources the school has available to supplement Variable Tuition pricing. That said, GCS works with as many families as possible to make the dream of a GCS education a reality.
Words From GCS Parents
“Deciding where to send our firstborn to school was an important decision for us, and we are so grateful that tuition assistance made Grace an option we could consider. Life changes so fast, and we know that God is not wasting a second of it. Grace University is a gift to our family, one that is truly impossible to put a dollar amount on, and we are grateful for the generosity that made the cost less of a barrier.”
-The Heller Family
Why Do Families Choose Grace?
Grace Community School has been developing confident and competent students for nearly 50 years, equipping them for lives of impact. On our campus, Teaching Jesus is the number one priority, which sets the bar high for everything we do — academics, athletics, fine arts, community service, and more.
Think You Can’t Afford Private Education?
Think Again!
$1.5M
Grace awards 1.5 million in Variable Tuition annually
$4,560
The average Variable Tuition award is $4,560
1 in 4
1 in 4 Grace families receive Variable Tuition
What questions do you have about Variable Tuition?
Please contact our admissions team if you’d like more information about our tuition and fees. We look forward to speaking with you soon! In the meantime, here is a list of our most frequently asked questions:
No, you must first apply for admission and receive confirmation from our team before proceeding with a Variable Tuition application.
Typically you will receive confirmation within 2-3 weeks of providing all required information to our confidential third-party service.
The cost to apply for Variable Tuition through FACTS Grant and Aid is $40 per family. There is no additional fee for applying for multiple children.
Only families who feel they may not be able to pay full tuition should submit an application.
Yes. A new application must be submitted every year, in order to verify the current financial status.
Applications are submitted to FACTS
and considered after you have submitted a student application to Grace Community School. Applications for new families are accepted throughout the year as families apply to Grace.
You will need to fill out an application in FACTS and upload your latest tax information. The FACTS website will provide instructions on this process.
No. Admission and Variable Tuition applications are evaluated separately, and an application for Variable Tuition has no bearing on the admission process.
A wide range of families with various circumstances qualify for the program, from those who can pay close to the full tuition rate to those who are at the entry-level of the variable tuition range. Many factors are evaluated, including income, assets, unusual expenses, the size of the family, and other unusual financial circumstances.
No. Every family is required to make a financial investment in their child’s education. Our commitment to providing Variable Tuition means that we are sharing in that investment with you.
No. Unfortunately, the school does not have unlimited funds and cannot offer Variable Tuition to every student who qualifies for both admission and Variable Tuition. A student may be admitted to the school but placed on a waiting list for Variable Tuition. It is recommended that families apply for Variable Tuition as early as possible.
Questions about Variable Tuition?
If you have further questions about Variable Tuition or need help submitting an application, contact Tonya Boyd, tonya.boyd@gracetyler.org. If you have not already, we invite you to schedule a tour at Grace Community School to see firsthand why families partner with us to educate their children.
