Understanding Tuition at GRCS
At GRCS, tuition is a shared investment in each student’s growth, learning, and faith formation.
Because of the generosity of our community, families are not asked to cover the full cost of education on their own. Instead, tuition is structured to make a GRCS education accessible while inviting families to participate in sustaining our mission.
2026–2027 Tuition Rates
| GRADE LEVEL |
VARIABLE TUITION RANGE |
FULL TUITION |
TRUE COST OF |
|---|---|---|---|
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Progressive Kindergarten |
$5,900–$10,299 | $10,300 | $13,775 |
| Progressive Kindergarten (Rockford) |
$6,200–$10,799 | $10,800 | $14,225 |
| Five-Full-Day Kindergarten | $6,5000–$11,299 | $11,300 | $14,775 |
| 1st–4th Grades | $6,500–$11,299 | $11,300 | $14,775 |
| 5th–6th Grades | $6,800–$11,799 | $11,800 | $15,225 |
| 7th–8th Grades | $7,200–$12,299 | $12,300 | $15,775 |
| 9th–12th Grades | $7,700–$13,299 | $13,300 | $16,775 |
Variable Tuition
Variable Tuition is a reduced tuition rate based on each family’s unique financial situation.
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It is available for students in grades K–12.
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It requires an annual application through FACTS.
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Final rates are determined by GRCS and reflected in each family’s tuition account
Variable tuition reflects the impact of both financial need and available tuition assistance.
Full Tuition
Full Tuition is the standard rate paid by families who do not qualify for Variable Tuition.
How Variable Tuition and Full Tuition Are Supported
Both Variable Tuition and Full Tuition are already reduced below the true cost of education through built-in community support. The Board of Trustees determines the following amounts each year at the time the budget and tuition rates are approved.
For the 2026-2027 school year, every student at GRCS benefits from $1,125 in community-funded grants, already applied to tuition:
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$600 per student from New 2 You, our upscale thrift shop
- $525 per student from the GRCS Foundation
In addition, $2,350 per student represents the portion of the cost of education that is funded through annual giving. This includes:
- $1,450 per student through the Eagles Fund, which supports daily operations
- $900 per student in capital support for facilities and long-term investments
True Cost of Education
The true cost of education reflects the full investment required to educate each student. Families who choose to pay the true cost of education are helping to fully fund their student’s education and strengthen GRCS for the future. This includes the opportunity to:
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Give back the $1,125 in grants already applied to tuition
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Contribute the $2,350 supported through annual giving
All contributions are tax-deductible and directly support:
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Expanding access for more families
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Investing in students, staff, and programs
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Sustaining the long-term strength of GRCS
Families may indicate this choice on their Continuous Enrollment Agreement, or change it at any time using the Continuous Enrollment Donation Revision Form.