Covenant Education Plan

1. Who will see my 1040 information if I submit income verification materials?

Only the CEC Chair will view your Form 1040, and will immediately delete/destroy it after verifying your income.

2. My spouse and I file separate tax returns. Must we provide both returns for the verification process?

Yes, if you are married and file separately, both returns should be submitted for review.

3. What if my tax return AGI doesn’t provide a true picture of our earnings?

You may contact CEC Chair to discuss your specific situation.

4. I have a child in preschool. How does the Covenant Education Plan apply?

The Covenant Plan does not include any costs associated with preschool.

5. My child has an award scholarship from TCS. Does that count toward my parental obligation to Timothy?

Yes, it will offset (lower) your parental obligation to Timothy for that student on a dollar-for-dollar basis.

6. We participate in Raise Right and so do our children’s grandparents (to help their grandchildren). Does my balance count toward my parental obligation responsibility to Timothy?

Yes, it does.

7. Timothy has a family referral program. Does this count towards my parental obligation to Timothy?

Yes, it does.

8. Can families enroll in the Covenant Education Plan after the enrollment deadline?

Yes, but if you miss the deadline, you will not be eligible to participate in the plan for the fall. If you complete a one-on-one meeting with a Christian Education Committee member and complete paperwork by the first day of the spring semester, you will be eligible for participation in January. Any exception to the deadline must be reviewed and approved by the Christian Education Committee.

9. I am in a very difficult financial situation right now and don’t think I can pay the parental obligation to Timothy, even if I were to receive assistance from TCS. Does that mean my children cannot attend Timothy?

TCS is your first source for assistance. You can apply for tuition assistance by contacting Timothy directly. If, after applying for assistance from TCS, you need additional assistance, contact Tyler VanderBrug, TCS business office ([email protected]) to forward your financial information to ECRC for consideration. The CEC will evaluate your application and notify you if additional support from ECRC can be provided.

10. What if I experience a financial hardship during the school year?

Please contact the CEC Rep.