FINANCIAL AID
If you are an Arkansas resident,
you qualify for LEARNS funds!
Education Freedom Account (EFA)
The Arkansas LEARNS Act, passed by the Arkansas
legislature in 2021 provides qualifying students an Educational Freedom Account (EFA) which contains funds that can be used to pay for a portion of private school tuition. The board of directors of SCA have committed to keeping our tuition rates and fees close to the EFA funding amount so that qualifying students may attend with little out-of-pocket costs. EFA provides up to
$6,856 during the 2024-25 school year, and may be used to pay for private school tuition, fees, uniforms, and some other required expenses.
Applications for LEARNS FOR 2026-2027 may be taken in March, 2026. The exact tuition amount will be announced in February or before that date.
Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids (PIAK)
Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids
The Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids provides vital funding for eligible students to attend private schools. A student is eligible for the program if the student’s family income is less than 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
ELIGIBILITY: Families qualify based on household income. Any student whose family income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, or about $62,400 for a family of four, is qualified to apply for the PIAK program. Students must have attended public school in the prior year, unless they have a disability or are new to Arkansas schools.
PLUS: Income-qualified families of a student with a disability identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), can participate in both the PIAK program and the EFA program. Students with disabilities need not have attended public school in the prior year.
USE: Scholarships can be used to pay for tuition and fees at participating private schools.
ACE Scholarships
Southwest Christian Academy partners with ACE Scholarships to provide more options for families.
ACE scholarships are based solely on family income. See the chart for ACE Scholarship financial eligibility. ACE Scholarships are partial tuition, intended to provide added assistance lower-income families may need to enroll their child in a private school. Standard ACE award amounts are $3,000 for K-8 and $4,000 for high school (9-12). Families are responsible for working out a payment plan with the school for the remainder of the tuition.
Folds of Honor Scholarships
Assistance is available for children of fallen soldiers and first responders.
Since 2007, the Folds of Honor organization has provided life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military. And now, their mission expands to the families of America’s first responders. On our watch, those who protect our freedoms and our families will know they are not forgotten.
Reserving your space for the 2026-27 school year is easy!
Step 1: Go to the Admissions page of this website to fill out the application for registration.
Step 2: Based on these forms, an office staff member will prepare and email a tuition contract for you to electronically sign and return.
Step 3: Registration fees are to be paid in the school office in person or by telephone at 501-565-3276.
FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment
Southwest Christian Academy offers self-funded assistance based on financial need. We have partnered with FACTS Management as the third party administrator of that aid. To apply for financial aid in this way, follow the link below.
You will need the following materials to complete the application:
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A Copy of the most recent IRS Federal Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040-EZ Income Tax Return.
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Copies of all the current year W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for both the applicatin and co-applicant.
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Copies of all supporting tax documents if you have business income/loss.
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Copies of all supporting documentation for household non-taxable income.