Families who elect to send their children to Hebron Christian Academy enter into a contractual agreement with the school. Should a family remove their child(ren) from Hebron Christian Academy (voluntarily or involuntarily), an obligation for payment is unconditional. Payment of Tuition and Fees for the entire school year may be due and payable as indicated in this contract. Upon student withdrawal (voluntary or involuntary), the family may be responsible for the months enrolled and a minimum of two, not to exceed four, additional months of tuition, and any additional fees incurred. The enrollment fee is non-refundable, and the remaining balance will also be collected. The above policy covers all normal reasons for student withdrawal, including, but not limited to the following:

•  Simple requests by a parent(s)/guardian(s) to withdraw student

• Student withdrawal when determined it is in the best interest of the school and family

•  Student on behavioral probation

• Student on academic probation

• Student withdrawal in lieu of expulsion

• Student expulsion

 

Rarely are exceptions granted to the established General Refund Policy. When they are granted, however, they may only be granted by HCA's Head of School. In such cases, he/she will limit exceptions due to the following extenuating circumstances:

1. Death of the student or death of at least one custodial parent

2. Disability of at least one custodial parent

3. Significant income change (defined as a 50% or more reduction in the gross annual income of the primary income earner)

4. Physical household move of a minimum of fifty (50) miles from the current HCA campus

5. Any other reason deemed “extenuating” by the HCA Head of School

 

In the cases listed above, the tuition amount assessed to the parents will be prorated to the day of withdrawal, thus rendering the General Refund Policy non-applicable. However, it should be clearly understood that a minimum of 10% of the tuition liability amount may be assessed, even if one of the five (5) extenuating circumstances listed above come into play.