Tuition

The cost of providing Christ-centred education at the Ottawa Christian School is funded by the parents of children enrolled in the school and by the non-parent supporting community. Enrolment at OCS is not based on a fee-for-services-rendered basis because the value of Christian education is immeasurable in financial terms, and because the viability of the school depends on much more than the financial contributions of parents; for example, the efforts of unpaid volunteers, and significant assets such as the land and building provided by previous supporters. Nevertheless, to ensure adequate financial resources for the operation of the school and equitable sharing of that obligation, a formula has been accepted by the members of the association to determine the financial contribution expected from each family whose children are enrolled at OCS.

Families with unusual financial circumstances that would affect their ability to pay the calculated amount may apply for tuition assistance. (Contact the Finance Committee for the appropriate form). Such assistance is given entirely at the discretion of the Tuition Assistance Committee, based on the need of all applicants and the availability of donated tuition assistance funds.

The Ottawa Christian School Association is recognized by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency as a registered charity. As such it is permitted to issue charitable donation receipts for financial gifts to the Association. The CCRA deems that families whose children attend OCS derive some benefit from that, and therefore to determine the portion of a family’s pledge which can be considered a gift, the school is required to deduct a “cost-per-pupil” multiplied by the number of students that family has enrolled in the school. Charitable donation receipts can be used to reduce the family’s income tax, which in effect means that for most families the after-tax cost is less than the pledge amount calculated. Note that once receipted, pledges cannot be refunded. This includes advance tuition paid by a family that withdraws from the school.

The revenue derived from tuition does not cover the total cost of providing a Christian, high quality alternative education. Membership fees and donations, church offerings, the annual walkathon and other events all help reduce the cost borne by parents. All families are encouraged to participate in fund-raising projects and the volunteer effort that is required to operate the school. Everyone is encouraged to promote the school at every opportunity, and to continue to support the school after their children have graduated, so that others may benefit in the same way.

Pledge Forms

Returning families for the 2008-09 school year can print and complete the appropriate form and return it to the school with tuition payment. New families should contact the school directly to obtain an admission package and arrange to meet with the Principal.

	Kindergarten Complete this form if you are enrolling one or more children in JK or SK only.
	Returning Family, Grade 1 - 8 Complete this form if you are enrolling at least one child in grades 1 to 8, and you had children enrolled at OCS during the 2007/08 school year.
	New Family Complete this form if you are enrolling at least one child in grades 1 to 8, and you did NOT have children enrolled at OCS during the 2007/08 school year.

Pre-Authorized Payment Form

Pre-Authorized Payment Form