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ELS is aware that the cost of Christian education can be an obstacle for some families, so we have tuition assistance options to help lessen the financial burden. Please contact Shari Reaves in the school office at 828-281-8182 to learn more about these assistance opportunities.

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2023-2024 K-8 Tuition Rates

Grade LevelFull CostTuition Range*
(with aid)
Kindergarten $9,500 $1,505 - $9,500
Grade 1 $9,500 $1,505 - $9,500
Grade 2 $10,100 $1,805 - $10,100
Grade 3 - Grade 5 $10,900 $2,205 - $10,900
Grade 6 - Grade 8 $11,200 $2,354 - $11,200
Enrollment Fee per child (non-refundable) $300 (by Feb. 28, 2023) $350 (after March 1, 2023)
Submission (Returning Students) FACTS (non-refundable)
$10 Per Child
Application & Testing Fee New Students (non-refundable) $75 Per Child
Activity Fee (K-4)/Technology Fee (5-8) (non-refundable) $100 Per Child
Annual Fee (non-refundable) $50 Per Family
  • *Tuition range column represents various forms of financial aid and state scholarship programs. The full cost is for families who do not qualify for aid.
  • Multiple child discounts are available.
  • Lunch: $3.50 per lunch per student. On Wednesdays and Fridays, we also offer a special lunch option from different restaurants. The cost for these lunches will vary. *Snack is included in the Kindergarten tuition.
  • After school Care: We offer extended care for all students from 3:15 till 5:30. The cost is $10.00 per hour or $250.00 per month. If your child(ren) is not picked up by 5:30 you will be charged $1 per minute over.
  • Tuition: When families set up their FACTS account, they will select one of the payment plans available.
  • Financial Aid: Financial aid is available to families that qualify on an as-needed basis. Anyone seeking financial aid will first need to apply for the N.C. Opportunity Scholarship through the state at http://www.ncseaa.edu/k12/opportunity/.
  • Members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church are also eligible for a tuition discount of 25%. Please contact the school office for more information.

2023-2024 Early Childhood Tuition Rates  

Admission Fees   by Feb. 28 after March 1
Annual Enrollment Fee - All Students   $85.00 $115.00
FACTS Application Fee - New Enrollees   $20.00 $20.00
FACTS Application Fee - Returning Students   $10.00 $10.00


Full Day M-F: 8:30a-3:30p; Extended Day M-F: 7:30a-5:30p


Program Class Mon-Fri Mon/Wed/Fri Tues/Thurs
Infant Extended Day $15,300/year ($1,275/mo) N/A N/A
Toddler Extended Day $14,700/year ($1,225/mo) $10,320/year ($860/mo) $7,440/year ($620/mo)

Preschool  Full Day $10,740/year ($895/mo) $7,560/year ($630/mo) $5,400/year ($450/mo)
  Extended Day $12,780/year ($1,065/mo) $9,000/year ($750/mo) $6,480/year ($540/mo)


Preschool Multi-Child Discount:

Families with two or more children enrolled at Emmanuel Lutheran School receive 10% off the second child's tuition and 20% off the third child's tuition (the full rate is paid on the highest tuition). This discount cannot be combined with other discounts and does not apply to fees.

Payment Plan Options:

Annual Payment: Full tuition is due by the first day of school. A discount of $100.00 will be applied. 
Semester Installments: Two equal payments with the first installment due by the first day of school. The second installment is due by February 15. A discount of $25 will be applied to each installment.
Monthly Payments: Twelve equal monthly payments (August 1-July 1). FACTS annual FAMILY enrollment fee: $55.00.

All tuition payment plans will be processed through the FACTS Tuition Management System. 


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Frequently Asked Questions



 Scholarship Opportunities

NC Opportunity Scholarship

All financial aid applicants must apply for the NC Opportunity Scholarship before applying for ELS financial aid. Your child does not need to be enrolled at ELS to apply for this scholarship.

NC Disability Grant

The NC Disability Grant is a scholarship is for students who are dealing with specific disabilities. This grant is through the state of North Carolina.

ELS Financial Aid

We offer financial aid through ELS in addition to what you may receive from NC Opportunity Scholarship and also for those families who do not qualify for the NC Opportunity Scholarship. You will need to create an account to apply for financial aid as this is different from your family portal account. You must be enrolled at ELS to apply for this aid.

Please read our  pdf Financial Aid Policy (141 KB)  before applying for aid.