Tuition
The first month’s tuition for each student is to be paid on or before July 1. Elementary tuition rates for more than one child from the same family are reduced to assist with the higher cost of education.
A portion of the tuition is for the rental of textbooks. However, this does not cover the mistreatment of a book. If the principal determines that a book must be replaced because of abuse it will be replaced at the user’s expense.
No student will be admitted without prior payment of the first month’s tuition. Financial questions can be emailed to treasurer@bigcovesda.net.
Pre-K Tuition
Pre-K tuition is on a 10-month plan which divides the year’s tuition into ten equal payments of $500. The first payment is due on August 1. The remaining payments are due and payable by the first of each month for the following nine months.
Elementary Tuition
Two different payment plans are offered as options:
- 11 Month Plan – the 11-month plan divides the year’s tuition into eleven equal payments. The first payment is due on July 1. The remaining payments are due and payable by the first of each month for the following ten months.
- Prepayment Plan – Payment in full at or before the last business day of August will entitle the parent to a five percent discount from the total yearly base tuition.
Monthly tuition rates are shown in the following table, including discounts for additional children from a single family. Monthly tuition for elementary students includes registration fees, field trip costs, and a yearbook. There is no additional cost for any of the above items.
| Tuition Rates |
| Grades k-8 | Grades 9-12 | |
| 1st Child | $641 | $460.20 |
| 2nd Child | $577 | $460.20 |
| 3rd Child | $513 | $460.20 |
| 4th Child | $449 | $460.20 |
| Fees |
| Grades k-8 | Grades 9-12 | |
| Registration (per year) | $0 | $1123 |
| Application Fee (per year) | $0 | $100 |
| Facilitation fee (per month) | $0 | $125 |
Secondary Tuition
Secondary tuition is on a 10 month tuition plan starting August 1. Secondary charges and discounts may vary, affecting the monthly tuition paid through BCCA. The monthly BCCA charges for distance learning are $125 for the first student and $75 for siblings. Registration fees are $1123 per year. Application fee is $100/student. Addition fee for seniors is $215, due at registration.
Tuition Supplements
- Members of Huntsville Central SDA Church receive a 27% discount due to funds the members of the church give to the school to supplement the tuition.
- Members of the Gulf States Conference of Seventh-day Adventists receive a 10% discount. The conference has chosen to subsidize the school for this amount.
- Partnering for Eternity (PFE) provides a scholarship of up to $120 a month for each participating student, who will partner with an eligible community member and visit with them once a week for one hour. More details can be found at https://sffcfoundation.org/pfe. To apply, please contact Mandy Gennick at treasurer@bigcovesda.net.
- You may be eligible to receive Alabama Opportunity Scholarship funds. Details can be found at www.alabamascholarshipfund.org.
Late Payments
If the full amount of tuition and all fees is not paid by the last weekday of the month in which it is due, the student will not be allowed to attend classes and will be required to withdraw from school. Reinstatement will be contingent on payment of all past-due amounts in full and re-admission approval by the School Board.
The final tuition payment for the year, and all other charges and fees must be paid no later than May 10. If the full amount is not paid, the student will not be able to complete the school year. No final report card, transcripts, or other student records will be released until the student’s account is paid in full.
If you have any questions, please call (256) 518-9642 or email the principal at principal@bigcovesda.net.