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 Level | Full Cost | Tuition Range* (with aid) |
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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 |
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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Scholarship Opportunities
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.
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.