Tuition, Fees, and Refund Policy

School Year: August 2025 – May 2026

Abba Academy Microschool, operating under the authority of Christian Outreach Ministry and Education, provides a small, personalized, faith-centered learning environment. Tuition covers instructional costs, curriculum resources, classroom materials, and standard enrichment activities.

Tuition (2025–2026)
Full-Time Enrollment (5 days/week): $6,000 per student
Part-Time/Hybrid Enrollment (3 days/week): $5,500 per student

Tuition is based on a 10-month academic year, August-May.

Fees
(All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated)
Application Fee: $50 (due at application)
Field Trips & Special Activities: Billed separately as offered

Payment Options
Families may choose one of the following:

• Annual Payment: Due August 1, 2025
• Semester Payments: Due August 1, 2025 and January 5, 2026
• Monthly Payments: 10 equal payments (August–May) Payments are due on the 1st of each month. A $25 late fee applies after a 5-day grace period.
• Arkansas Education Freedom Account: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/offices/office-of-school-choice-and-parent-empowerment/education-freedom-accounts

Discounts
Sibling Discount: 10% off tuition for each additional full-time student

Refund & Withdrawal Policy

• Before July 1, 2025: Full tuition refund (excluding application fees)
• July 1 – August 31, 2025: 60% of tuition paid refunded
• After September 1, 2025: No tuition refunds
  

Arkansas Microschool & LEARNS Act Compliance Notice
Abba Academy Microschool operates as a private, faith-based microschool under Arkansas law and is not a public school, public charter school, or homeschool umbrella program.

In accordance with Arkansas Code § 6-18-201, attendance at Abba Academy Microschool satisfies Arkansas compulsory attendance requirements.

Abba Academy intends to participate or currently participates (as applicable) in the Arkansas LEARNS Act Education Freedom Account (EFA/ESA) program and complies with applicable participation requirements, including but not limited to:

• Maintaining private educational status under Arkansas law
• Conducting required background checks for instructional staff
• Administering or facilitating a nationally norm-referenced assessment, as required
• Complying with nondiscrimination provisions applicable to participating schools

Families using EFA/ESA funds acknowledge that:

• EFA/ESA funds are parent-directed, not guaranteed by the school
• Parents are responsible for meeting all state deadlines, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Any tuition or fees not covered by EFA/ESA funding remain the family’s responsibility
  

Participation in the EFA/ESA program does not alter Abba Academy instructional model, faith-based mission, curriculum, or promotion standards.

Financial Hardship
Families experiencing unexpected financial hardship are encouraged to contact administration. Payment arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Enrollment Agreement
Enrollment at Abba Academy constitutes acceptance of all tuition, fee, refund, and microschool policies, as well as acknowledgment of the LEARNS Act/EFA parent responsibilities, where applicable.