Continuous Enrollment

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

• Q. Why do we need to sign a continuous Enrollment Contract (CEC)?

  Signing the CEC confirms that families understand and agree to the new continuous Enrollment process and requirements. 

• Q. Does Continuous Enrollment apply to all students? 

  Yes, Continuous Enrollment applies to all students from PreK through 12th grade. 

• Q. How do I pay for the re-enrollment fee/deposit? 

  We are no longer asking for tuition deposits from returning families!
  Your faithful commitment to SMA year after year is appreciated, and we want to eliminate any barriers for returning families. New students will still pay the tuition deposit upon acceptance when they complete the CEC. 

• Q. If I am not signing a contract every year, how will I know how much tuition is or if I need to apply for financial aid?

  SMA will post updated tuition and calendar information on the Parent Resources Board in Blackbaud every year in January. 

• Q. Do I still have to fill out a new Financial Aid Application? 

  Financial Aid awards are considered annually, which means that each family is required to complete a new Financial Aid application every year. More information about Financial Aid policies and procedures are located in the Parent Resources Board on Blackbaud. 

• Q. What if I would love to keep my children at SMA but God has other plans for my family? 

  A family can appeal for a release from their contract based on extenuating circumstances. These will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

• Q. How do we notify SMA if we do not plan on returning the following school year? 

  Families must fill out and submit the "Intention to withdraw form" found in the Parent Resource board by March 1st to avoid any penalty fees. In order to complete the withdrawal process at any time during Continuous Enrollment, parents will need to complete an exit interview before moving forward with the withdrawal process.  

• Q. Will I be penalized for withdrawing from San Marcos Academy (SMA)? 

  If you submit the Intention to Withdraw form by March 1st, there will not be a penalty. Any notification submitted after that date will incur a penalty fee. 
  

  • After March 1st, the penalty will be $250 for each Day student and $500 for each Boarding student. 
  • After June 1st, the penalty will be equivalent to the first tuition payment for each student. 
  • After the school year begins, parents are obligated to pay the full year's tuition. 

• Q. What if I am behind on my account or my child is having behavior or academic problems? 

  Per the Continuous enrollment Contract, a student's academics and/or behavior can cause them to be placed on Suspended Enrollment. Additionally, families who fall behind on tuition payments may also be placed on Suspended Enrollment. Should these problems persist, the CEC will be terminated at the end of the school year at the discretion of administrators. If the student is allowed to return to the original CEC, there will be a Conditional Enrollment Addendum offered.