Scholarships & Financial Aid

Any family with currently enrolled students may apply for financial aid and/or any scholarships for which they may qualify.

The admissions decision and the financial aid decision are made separately, and all regular financial aid awards are based solely on need shown. You can read more about our financial aid policies here.

Financial Aid is granted on the basis of financial need and requires annual qualification. Eligibility is based in part on income and asset levels during the previous calendar/tax year. Financial Aid Awards are determined on a yearly basis and are not guaranteed to repeat for any subsequent year(s). Therefore, families must submit an application for each year they need financial aid. All financially responsible parties must fill out an application through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment Service in order to determine qualification for aid.

It is important to note that the amount of the award is dependent on the resources available. Not all families who qualify will receive financial assistance. Priority for assistance is highest in grades 9-12.

For the 2023-24 school year, all families who wish to apply for financial aid must complete the following through FACTS Grant & Aid online application:
 

1. Complete the application in FACTS Grant & Aid. This application should be carefully reviewed for accuracy and completeness. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

2. Submission, through FACTS, of prior year Federal and State Income Tax returns and applicable W2's/1099's. (ex. for 2023-24 school year, 2021 returns and W2 are required). Important note: In addition, 2021 Federal and State returns and applicable W2's/1099's are also required to be submitted upon completion as per instruction on the FACTS forms. Any significant income changes from the 2021 to the 2022 tax year may result in a modification of offered assistance.

3. Describe in the application any specific circumstances that are not reflected in your family’s income tax information.

4. An explanation is required if your reported expenses exceed gross income.

Failure to complete the above checklist by the below deadline will result in your application being placed on a "further information required" list. You may check your application status at any time through FACTS for missing information.
 

Important Dates for 2023-24 School Year:

• Financial Aid application process opens November 30, 2022.

• Financial Aid application deadline is March 6, 2023.

Yes. MVC’s Financial Aid budget is limited. Awarded amounts are dependent on the resources available. Not all families who qualify receive financial assistance. Timeliness is important as funds are limited; families who need help affording MVC should apply as soon as possible.

Yes. Financial Aid is available for families with students in all grades (6-12). Priority for assistance is highest in grades 9-12.
 

No. Admission applications and Financial Aid applications are reviewed and processed separately, and submitting an application for Financial Aid has no bearing on an applicant’s admissibility.
 

Leadership Scholarships are based on demonstrated leadership excellence in one of these areas:

• Academic - Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 4.0. Participation in CFS (CJSF) and/or NHS at minimum.

• Church - Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75. Letter of Reference from your Pastor or Youth Pastor.

• Performing Arts - Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75. Letter of nomination from MVC Performing Arts faculty.

Applicants must submit a Leadership Scholarship application and provide a verifiable resume of accomplishments at Monte Vista Christian School, and a Letter of Reference that speaks to the category of Scholarship applied for.
 
Maximum award will be up to 20% of tuition only and is always subject to availability.
 
Only current MVC High School students and upcoming 9th graders from MVC's Middle School are eligible.
 
To apply, submit the online application and email any other supporting documentation to financialaid@mvcs.org. 
 
Application deadline for 2023-24 school year: March 6, 2023.

Our Pastoral Scholarship Program is designed to offer partial tuition assistance to families where parents/guardians are serving in Christian ministry. In order to qualify for the discount, the student's parent or guardian must be a full time Pastor at a Christian Church, a minimum of 30 hours per week and demonstrate financial need. The student must attend Monte Vista Christian full-time, have and maintain a minimum unweighted cumulative 2.5 GPA in core classes, and be in good standing in the school community.
 
The Pastoral Scholarship applies to tuition only and is based on availability. To apply, first complete this application. In addition, please complete a FACTS Grants & Aid online application.
 
Application deadline for 2023-24 school year: March 6, 2023.