Tuition & Financial Aid
Making a quality Christian education accessible for your family
At Emmanuel Lutheran School, we believe that a high-quality Christian education is one of the most valuable investments you can make in your child's future. We are committed to providing exceptional educational value and individual attention.
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We understand that tuition is an important factor in your educational decision-making process. To receive our current tuition rates and fee schedule, please complete the brief form below.
Our admissions team is available to discuss financial aid options, payment plans, and scholarship opportunities that may help make an Emmanuel education accessible for your family.
Scholarship & Financial Aid Options
NC Opportunity Scholarship
The North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship Program provides tuition assistance to eligible K–12 students from lower-income families to attend private school.
Priority Application Period: February 1 – March 1
NC ESA+ Program
North Carolina's Education Student Accounts (ESA+) program supports students with disabilities by providing funding that can be used toward tuition and approved educational expenses such as therapy, tutoring, and assistive technology.
Eligibility is based on documented disability and program requirements set by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.
ELS Financial Aid
Emmanuel Lutheran School offers limited financial aid for families who do not qualify for state-funded programs or need additional support. Applications for ELS Financial Aid are submitted separately through our secure financial aid portal and require documentation of need.
Financial aid awards are made on a rolling basis after the priority enrollment period ends in February.
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Additional Costs
All additional costs/fees will be charged to your incidental account as they occur. These include:
- AfterCare
- Parent Field Trip Fees
- Uniforms
- Lunches
- Athletics
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuition payments are processed through the FACTS system and can be paid in full or spread over 10 or 12 monthly payments, beginning in July or August.
Yes, there are some additional fees that may apply, including application fees, enrollment fees, extended care, field trips, uniforms, lunches, and athletic fees. These are charged to your FACTS incidental account as they occur.
Yes, we offer a multi-child discount for families with more than one child enrolled at Emmanuel Lutheran School. Please contact our office for specific discount information.
For our K–8 program: We offer several financial aid options, including the NC Opportunity Scholarship, the NC ESA+ Program for students with disabilities, and ELS Financial Aid for families who don't qualify for state programs or need additional assistance.
Applications for the NC Opportunity Scholarship are submitted directly to the state program. The priority application period is February 1 – March 1, though late applications may be considered if funding remains available.
To apply for ELS Financial Aid, you'll need to create a separate account through our financial aid system and complete the application process, which includes providing financial documentation. There is an additional fee to apply for aid. ELS financial aid is only offered to students in our K–8 program.
Financial aid must be reapplied for annually. However, as long as your family situation remains similar and you meet program requirements, you can typically expect similar levels of support each year.
We do accept state vouchers. Please contact our Director, Nicole Loria, to discuss your specific situation.
Financial aid decisions for the NC Opportunity Scholarship are typically announced in April. ELS Financial Aid decisions are made on a rolling basis after the priority enrollment period ends in February.
If your family experiences significant financial changes during the school year, please contact our office. We make every effort to work with families facing unexpected hardships to ensure educational continuity for students.