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Tuition and Financial Aid
We believe that quality Christian education is an investment that lasts for a lifetime. We aim to keep VCA tuition costs as affordable as possible and on par with other high-quality private schools in our area. Tuition assistance is available for families with demonstrated need (see below).
| 2026-27 Tuition | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Tuition | |
| EARLY EDUCATION (Preschool & Pre-K) | ||
| 5 Half Days | $12,700 | |
| 5 Full Days | $17,800 | |
| ELEMENTARY (K-5) | $17,950 | |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) | $19,975 | |
| 5% multi-student discount for the 2nd child and beyond. | ||
| FEES & MORE | |||
| NEW STUDENTS | |||
| Application Fee | $100 | ||
| Testing Fee (if applicable) | $100 | ||
| Early Ed Enrollment Fee | $350 | ||
| K-8 Enrollment Fee | $500 | ||
| Per student, non-refundable | |||
| RETURNING STUDENTS | |||
| Early Ed Re-Enrollment Fee | $350 | $450* | |
| K-8 Re-Enrollment Fee | $500 | $600* | |
| * After March 1st | Annual fee per student, non-refundable | |||
| ADDITIONAL GRADE-SPECIFIC FEES (subject to change) | |||
| Extended School Services (3:00 – 5:00 PM) | $300 monthly | ||
| 8th Grade Graduation Fee | $250 | ||
| 6th Grade Outdoor Ed Camp | $575 | ||
| 5th Outdoor Ed Trip | $300 | ||
| 4th Grade Gold Rush Camp | $300 | ||
| Middle School Sports Teams (per participating sport) | $175 | ||
Experience VCA for Yourself
Our admissions team would love to answer your questions, learn more about your family, and help you explore whether Venture Christian Academy is the right fit for your child.
Reach out via email at admissions@ventureca.org or by calling (408) 997-4653.
Let’s Talk About Financial Aid
We understand that private education comes at a sacrifice. Our goal is to ensure that quality Christian education is within reach for families. Subject to available funds, financial aid is awarded on a case-by-case basis to families who desire to attend VCA and can demonstrate a financial need. Financial aid covers 5-50% of the total tuition cost and is only applicable towards tuition. Financial aid does not cover fees for enrollment, new student application and assessment, athletics, field trips or after-school enrichment activities.
The financial aid process is separate from the admissions process. For new families to receive priority financial aid consideration, we recommend completing the separate financial aid application as soon as you have completed the admissions application.
Financial aid applications typically open in the fall of the current school year for consideration for the following school year. The sooner you apply, the better, since financial aid funds are awarded on a first come, first served basis. A financial aid committee begins reviewing files in February in preparation for aid award notifications to be sent either concurrently or shortly after an admissions decision has been made. Filing your federal and state income tax returns as early as possible is the most important “first step” you can take to ensure your application is processed, as applications will not be reviewed until FACTS verifies your application with your submitted tax returns.
Applications for financial aid are processed via VCA’s third-party evaluation partner, FACTS. Families submit all requested documents and information through FACTS. Your application should be carefully reviewed for accuracy and completeness, since incomplete applications will be returned to you and completed applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received.
Current families must submit new financial aid applications each year. To be considered for renewal, a student must be in good standing in both academics and citizenship at Venture Christian Academy.
Financial Aid Application Steps
STEP 1
Submit your most recent Federal Income Tax return* to FACTS, following instructions on the FACTS form.
STEP 2
Complete FACTS form. Describe any specific circumstances. Include an explanation if your reported expenses exceed gross income.
STEP 3
FACTS verifies applications (process can take up to 3 weeks) and VCA committee receives and reviews verified applications from FACTS. Award letters are sent by email immediately upon completion of review by committee.
*For example, if you apply in October, 2026 for August 2027 school year admission, you would submit your 2025 tax returns and later confirm that your financial situation has stayed the same. If you apply in January, 2027 for August, 2027 school year admission, you will need to submit your 2026 taxes.
Additional Local and Statewide Financial Aid resources:
The BASIC Fund
VCA is pleased to partner with The BASIC Fund, a privately-funded scholarship program whose mission is to advance educational equity for low-income families by helping offset the cost of tuition at Bay Area private schools.
Go Kids
Venture Christian Academy also partners with Go Kids, which provides comprehensive child development and family support services in Santa Clara, San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.
Choice for Children
Choices for Children is a parental choice childcare subsidy program for children from 24 months to 13 years. Parents have the choice to choose any public or private licensed registered or exempt child care providers in the county.
Ministry Partner Program
Our local ministries are valuable to Venture Christian Academy, and our desire is to support these families as we work together to further the kingdom.
Children of parents who are serving in full-time Christian ministry are offered partial tuition assistance. In order to qualify for a 30% discount, the student’s parent must be employed as a Pastor at a Christian church. The student must attend Venture Christian Academy 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 discount applies to tuition only and is based on availability.
Please contact financialaid@ventureca.org for details
Financial Aid FAQ’s
Answer: Typically, VCA financial aid awards average between 5-20% of the total tuition cost but can be as high as 50% depending on the circumstances.
Answer: No, financial aid is ONLY applicable towards tuition. Enrollment fees, application fees (new students), athletics, field trips, etc., are all part of total annual educational costs in addition to tuition.
Answer: It takes up to 15 business days for your application to be processed by our third-party evaluator. After that, our financial aid committee meets to determine awards. Every effort is made to respond within 30 days of your financial aid application. Typically, the sooner in the year you apply, the quicker we can get you an answer. Returning families will receive their financial aid award in the March-May timeframe, depending on when the completed application is received.
Answer: Contact the FACTS Customer Service Center directly by calling 1.866.441.4637
Answer: Once FACTS and Venture Christian Academy both receive your financial aid application, the Financial Aid Committee will use a FACTS standard calculation to make an assessment called the “FACTS Determined Need & Family Tuition Contribution.” These are estimated dollar amounts based on calculations done by FACTS. The Financial Aid Committee uses those amounts as a starting point from which to determine a potential financial aid award, subject to the total amount of financial aid available and # of qualified applications for each school year.
Answer: Any special circumstances should be written (qualitatively) in the notes section of the online FACTS application for the committee to consider
Answer: Yes. You must reapply every year for financial aid and your award will be adjusted based on changes in your family’s financial situation as well as the amount of financial aid available.
Answer: The amount varies year to year and is based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) fund-raising support for financial aid, budget priorities and school/church investment initiatives.
Answer: Please reach out to financialaid@ventureca.org and a member of our team will respond.
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