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Ozark Adventist Academy knows that the cost of a Christian education can seem overwhelming. Regardless of your financial situation we will make every effort to make an education from Ozark possible.

Ozark Adventist Academy has a great work program. There are a variety of industry and commercial opportunities available. Students may make in excess of $2300 during the school year. A student may also make more than $1500 during the summer. We also have a great financial aid program. Through Ozark’s financial aid program qualifying students may receive student financial aid depending upon eligibility and availability of funds.

Again, if you have the desire for your student to attend Ozark, please give us a chance to design a monthly payment plan to fit your budget. If you have any questions or would like to arrange to visit the academy, please call the Business Office at 479-736-2221 ext 1107.

Discounts & Financial Aid

Early Down Payment Discount

There will be a 3% discount on Down Payments (actual amount paid) received by July 15. Payments made by credit card or Pay Pal will not receive this discount.

Financial Aid

All families who request financial aid are required to complete the financial aid application. Please be sure to return the application with the requested information (copies of signed income tax forms, etc.). The application cannot be processed until all the information has been received. Limited funds are available. Financial Aid Application

Student Work Program

Students have a variety of work opportunities at Ozark from on-campus jobs to jobs at our school owned-industry.  We also have a summer work program but space is limited. Summer Work Application

Pathways Scholarship Program

Ozark Adventist Academy is proud to be a partner school with the Commonweal Foundation’s Pathways Program. First time students with the greatest financial need predicated by pre-set criteria are eligible if criteria are continually met. All students under this plan are required to work. Scholarships are renewable up to four years.   More Information.

Work Sponsorship Program

Students can increase their hourly wage by recruiting their own work sponsors. Sponsors contribute either a flat monthly amount or an hourly amount. Work Sponsorship Form

Matching Scholarship Plan

Frequently a student’s home church will participate by financially sponsoring him or her. Ozark will match the church’s contributions up to $750 for dorm students and $500 for village students for the school year. For those students residing in Arkansas and Louisiana the Conference will also match the church’s contributions up to $750 for dorm students and $500 for village students. These contributions should be made to Ozark Academy by October 1st. Matching Scholarship Form

Wachovia Adventist School Educational Loans

Toll-Free: 1-800-657-1236

Wachovia Brochure

The goal of a Seventh-day Adventist education is to enrich the lives of your children, encourage their development, and strengthen their faith.

To make this opportunity available to as many families as possible, we’ve partnered with Wachovia to offer a customized Elementary and Secondary financing program.

Guaranteed by The Education Resource Institute (TERI), this flexible private loan can help you to finance your child’s private education from kindergarten right up through high school.

Benefits from Wachovia

• Interest rate as low as the Prime rate¹
• Low monthly payments
• Loan amounts up to the entire cost of education ($20,000 maximum)
• Savings – 0.50% interest rate reduction with auto debit payments²
• Dedicated customer service group
• Ability to pay prior year balances owed to the school

It’s Easy to Apply

Simply call Wachovia toll-free at 1-800-657-1236, or if you prefer, you can also apply online.

1. The variable interest rate is based on the highest domestic Prime Rate as published in the “Money Rates” table of The Wall Street Journal plus a margin of 0 percent. The variable interest rate will be adjusted each month, based on the Prime Rate published on the last business day of the calendar month immediately preceding each monthly adjustment date. Rates may vary. If you do not qualify for our best terms, you may be offered a loan with a different interest rate, borrowing limit, and/or repayment period.

2. Benefit programs may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Program changes will not affect loans that qualify for the benefit prior to the time of the change. Borrower is responsible for payment of applicable taxes. Other terms and conditions apply. Visit wachovia.com/education for complete details and eligibility requirements.

TERI® is a registered mark of The Education Resources Institute.

Private education loans originated by Wachovia Bank of Delaware, N.A.

Equal Credit Opportunity Lender

2008–2009 Tuition & Fees

Tuition

$1812 is due by registration day for each dorm student.  $1212 is due by registration for all village students.  Of these amounts, $300 is a non-refundable entrance fee.  The remainder will be billed in 8 equal amounts September through April.  OAA is willing to make an individualized payment plan if some parents need to extend the number of monthly payments past April or are unable to pay the full amount by due at registration.

Our flat rate covers tuition, full room and meals for boarding students, entrance fee, one instrument rental, lab fees, recreation fee, student accident insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, class dues, textbook rental, and noon meal on school days for village students.  If a textbook is lost or is returned in unusable condition, the student must pay for a new textbook.

Payment Methods

There are two methods of payment for your child’s education.  We will assist you to determine which method of payment would be best for you.

• The first method of payment is payment in full. A 3% discount will be awarded for paying a school year in advance. Payments made by credit card or Pay Pal will not receive this discount.
• The second method of payment is to enroll with Smart Tuition for monthly Automated Payments (ACH).
  Smart Tuition Brochure

Additional Fees

Depending on the student’s interests and classes, some additional expenses can be expected. They may include:

Private Music Lessons	As arranged with teacher.
Doctor's Fees and Prescriptions	Charged direct by provider.
Music Organizations	$85 to $125 depending on cost of apparel.
Private Dorm Room	$100 per month . (students receiving financial aid are not eligible for a private room.)
Village student to stay in dorm	$10 per night .
Sports Uniform	$85 to $150 depending on cost.
Transportation per trip    (medical, etc.):	Gentry $5 Fayetteville $30 NW Arkansas Airport (XNA) $20 Siloam Springs $10 Tulsa $85

Medical expenses and any transportation charges (home leave charges) that have not been paid will be automatically withdrawn with your next Smart Tuition payment, in addition to your regular payment plan amount.

International Students

OAA is happy to welcome international students who are interested in a Christian education and who understand the unique mission of our school; however, we have a limited number of places open to international students. Refunds are only permitted for serious illness when it is the attending physician’s opinion that the student should return home. Refunds are not available for other reasons, including disciplinary withdrawals.

Ozark Adventist Academy requires that all international students pay the total school fees before an acceptance letter for a student visa may be issued. International students are not eligible for discounts or student aid. English language assessment testing may be required of students in order to determine proper placement in classes. Early payment discounts do not apply.

Additional Questions?

Contact the Business Office, at:

Phone:  (479) 736-2221 ext. 1107  Fax:  (479) 736-2224

*For more detailed information see the Student Handbook

Forms

Student Handbook
Student Financial Aid Form
Pathways Scholarship Form
Matching Application Form
Work Sponsorship Form
Summer Work Application
Summer Work Guidelines
Work Permit Application for a Minor*
Form W-4
Form I-9

*The work permit application needs to be sent to the academy along with a copy of the birth certificate. Do not send to the state of Arkansas.