Tuition, Fees, & Financial Aid
Tuition and Student Billing
Tuition at HCS
At HCS, we strive to make quality Christian education accessible to any family that desires to partner in our mission. Tuition rates are set annually when the budget is created for the upcoming school year. Admissions and financial aid are separate processes, and every admission decision is made independently from any financial considerations.
Student Billing
For student billing information, please contact Accounts Receivable, April Vander Meyden at (219) 838-0356 x166 or by email at [email protected]. To make a payment online, click here.
2026-2027 FEE SCHEDULE
| Gross Tuition K-8 | $9,590 per student |
| Bus, Round Trip | $650 per student |
| Bus, One Way | $325 per student |
| Building User Fee | $350 per family |
| Milk Fee | $17.25 per student |
| Jr. High Tech Fee | $125 per student required for grades 6-8 |
| BAC | $7.00 hourly rate (Max $14/hour per family) |
| Hot Lunch | $3.00 per meal, sold in 5 or 20 meal tickets |
| Sonshine Enrichment Center Preschool Tuition Rates | |
| 2 Half Day | $2,200 per student, $220 per month |
| 3 Half Day | $3,300 per student, $330 per month |
| 5 Half Day | $4,900 per student, $490 per month |
| 3 Full Day | $5,100 per student, $510 per month |
| 5 Full Day | $6,650 per student, $665 per student |
Highland Christian School’s full Tuition Policy is available to review and print here.
Other Financial Resources to know about when planning for private school tuition
Indiana CHOICE Scholarships
Highland Christian School participates in the Indiana CHOICE Voucher Program.
Tuition Assistance
Highland Christian School has a Tuition Assistance Fund for students enrolled in the K-8 program. It is made up of gifts, generously given by our faithful supporters. This fund is governed by the School Board and families must apply through a FACTS application. Enrolled families that are seeking to apply for Tuition Assistance should email April VanderMeyden.
529 Plans
Current legislation allows for payment of private, K-12 tuition through 529 savings accounts. HCS encourages all families to start a 529 account for your children. Please check with your financial advisor for further guidelines and to learn about significant tax benefits.
T.R.I.P.
Earn cash rebates towards tuition through the Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (T.R.I.P). Learn more here.
Tax Deductions
The IRS provides for certain private school and homeschool deductions. Please consult with your tax advisor.