Financial

Bradenton Christian School (BCS) is a non-profit entity that strives to keep tuition affordable for all seeking a Christian education for their children. Funding the education of a student is a major investment for most families and it is our goal to reflect the socioeconomic base that represent the local Christian community. To achieve this objective, BCS accepts a number of scholarships, as well as allocates a portion of the operating budget in order to offer financial aid.

At BCS, we are committed to providing financial assistance to families with demonstrated need. Financial assistance is not considered or awarded for the purpose of interscholastic competition (i.e., academics, music, athletics etc…). Admission decisions are made independent of financial need. For more information about affordability, please contact Trish Sturiano at 941-792-5454 Ext. 203.

BCS Financial Aid

BCS Financial Aid is a needs-based assistance program. Aid is granted on the basis of demonstrated need and the availability of funds. Applications for aid are submitted online through School and Student Service for Financial Aid. Aid is granted on a first come, first served basis so it is important to complete the application process and submit a copy of your tax return to SSS as soon as possible. (See the Financial Aid Information Flyer for detailed information.)

Click here for Financial Aid Application

Click here for Financial Aid Information Flyer

Tuition Schedule & Discounts

Scholarships

School Choice Scholarship Options for Eligible Students

Florida provides several school choice scholarship options for K-12 students.

Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options – Students who meet family income or other criteria may receive funds to attend a participating private school or for transportation to attend another public school.

Florida Tax Credit Scholarship – Students who meet family income or other criteria may receive funds to attend an eligible private school or for transportation to attend another public school or lab school.

Hope Scholarship – Students who have experienced and reported an incident of battery, harassment, hazing, bullying, kidnapping, physical attack, sexual offenses, threat or intimidation, or fighting may attend another public school or an eligible private school.

Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) – Students with disabilities may receive funds for private school tuition and fees, tutoring, and other approved learning services and materials.

BCS is able to accept students who receive the FES-UA Scholarship.
Students and parents who are eligible to receive the FES-UA Scholarship will be required to provide a copy of the student’s service plan at time of application.
BCS will only accept students whose educational needs can be met by the school.
BCS does not receive federal funding, therefore students seeking a private school education that are recipients of the FES-UA Scholarship are considered “parentally placed private school children” and do not have the same individual rights to special education and the related services that students are entitled to receive if enrolled in a public school under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).

Information on these programs, including eligibility requirements, is available at www.floridaschoolchoice.org.

The Florida Department of Education School Choice Office can be contacted at (800) 447-1636 or schoolchoice@fldoe.org.

Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP)

BCS Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP) is another way to save on your tuition. Through TRIP, gift cards can be purchased from participating vendors with a rebate which is given in the form of tuition credit. There are thousands of participating retailers in this program such as Publix, Walmart, gas companies, airlines, hotel chains and rental car companies. Anyone can participate in this program, so plan early and start accumulating tuition credit while your child is a newborn! Your family and friends can participate and direct their rebates toward your tuition account. To learn more about TRIP, click here.