ELEVATION FAMILY MINISTRIES FEES AND SLIDING SCALE

As a donor supported ministry which does not receive any state or federal funding, we ask families to contribute a small portion of the overall cost. We seek to come alongside and meet the needs of the entire family. We approach financial agreements in good faith and with flexibility. Our flexible and faith-based approach is made possible by generous donations from various individuals, churches, and grant organizations.

Our per child expenditure is derived from the actual cost of serving twelve young disciples, which is $18,750 per child. We ask families to cover only 10% to 30% ($208 to $625 per month for 9 months each year). We utilize a sliding scale to determine what a family should contribute. In occasional situations when a family is unable to contribute, our Board of Directors determines if a additional scholarship may be granted. Sliding scale requests will need to be submitted by August 15th of each year an adolescent is enrolled in Elevation Family Ministries (EFM).

Determining you monthly contribution

  1. Review the Contribution Tier Chart above to see which tier you qualify for based on your income and household size. (EFM reserves the right to request tax returns)

  2. Amount of average gross income:

  3. Household size:

  4. If a financial hardship currently exists, please include a narrative for our Board of Directors to consider awarding an additional annual scholarship.

Monthly contributions are due by the 5th of each school month (September~May)

Miscellaneous

Meal Cost: To lower food costs and cultivate a community of service to others, we ask families to contribute approximately $50 per month of recommended food items needed for breakfasts and lunches.

Mission Trips: We partner with Mission Discovery and we offer high school age students who have completed the second phase of our program to join our annual mission trip. The overall cost (airfare and all trip fees) is approximately $1,500 per person. This is an optional trip. We offer support with fundraising and we encourage each child’s network of family and friends in joining the body of Christ and helping to advance the Gospel overseas.