Maranatha Christian Schools Financial Aid Program is designed to make an MCS education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. Maranatha is proud to use Clarity Financial Aid to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts. The application is mobile-friendly.
Click HERE for Clarity's Parent Guide. This guide will walk you step-by-step through the Clarity application for the enrollment year.
1. Financial Aid Applications open February 1st. An electronic application through Clarity must be submitted annually, including a processing fee of $65. For a Code to apply, please contact the Admissions office or email admissions.mcs@gomcs1.com
2. A statement outlining your needs, how your student will benefit and/or add to the mission statement of MCS will be requested as part of the application.
3. Financial aid applications for the 2027-2028 school year should be submitted by April 15, 2027. Late application will be considered if funds are still available.
4. Responses to completed applications submitted by April 15, 2027, will be made on approximately May 1, 2027. Applicants who receive awards will have two weeks to accept the award. Awards not accepted within two weeks may be withdrawn at the sole discretion of MCS.
5. Before our Financial Aid Committee can review the completed financial aid application, new students are required to have submitted an application for enrollment and been accepted.
6. The MCS registration fee is not required prior to submitting the financial aid application; however, it is recommended to secure a class spot. Applicants who elect not to submit the registration fee with their aid application cannot be guaranteed a class seat and are subject to placement in a wait pool.
7. MCS may request additional information to help in the Financial Aid process. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for processing applications.
8. Applications will be evaluated and recommendations for approval will be made by the MCS Financial Aid Committee. All applicants will be notified by MCS regarding award amounts.
9. Financial aid applications will be considered only if tuition accounts are paid current, in good standing and do not have a history of delinquent payments.
10. Financial aid is issued to families on a need basis, is limited to tuition fees, and provides for partial financial aid per student (there are no “full” aid awards available). Financial Aid awards are to remain confidential between MCS and the applicant.
11. MCS' needs analysis formula assumes all eligible wage earners will contribute to household income. Special circumstances will be considered (i.e. medical conditions, children under school age). In addition, the needs analysis follows a regional standard for household expenses and asset value in determining need.
12. MCS reserves the right to withdraw financial aid if the recipient’s account is not paid on a current basis or if the student is placed on probation for academic or behavior reasons.
13. Recipients of financial aid agree to inform the Accounting Department immediately in writing of any change in financial status that might affect their qualifications for the assistance.
14. Financial aid awarded may be reduced or withdrawn if a student withdraws. When awarded for more than one family member, withdrawal of one or more students reduces the amount allocated to the family accordingly.
15. MCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin in administering its financial aid program.
For additional information on how to apply for financial aid, please contact the Admissions Office at (858) 759-9737 or admissions.mcs@gomcs1.com