Our average cost to educate a child is $9,900.00 per year. In as much as our tuitions are less than our cost, discounts of tuition are not practical or acceptable. The fundraising efforts of the Parent Volunteer Group (PVG), Our Annual Golf Tournament held in conjunction with the Chi Chi Rodriquez Foundation along with the generosity of individual and corporate sponsors and contributors are necessary in order to maintain the tuition at the lowest possible level.

For those that need assistance with tuition, the State of Florida offers several programs. St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian School along with our Theotokos Preschool Program and our Theotokos SLD/LD Program are in compliance with the Florida Department of Education regulations and standards and, therefore, are approved by the State of Florida to participate in the programs listed below:

Florida Voluntary Pre Kindergarten Program (VPK)

This program is designed to prepare four-year-olds for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. The program allows a parent to enroll his or her eligible child (four years old by September 1 and residing in Florida) in a free VPK program. The program is voluntary for children and providers. A school-year program consists of 540 instructional hours.

The Theotokos Preschool Program offers 3 hours of instruction each day (morning hours of 8 AM till 11 AM or afternoon hours of Noon till 3 PM) to meet the 540-hour requirement. Either of these programs are paid for by the State of Florida for those children that meet the State’s requirements. The Theotokos Preschool Program also offers an extended day Preschool Program for those parents who desire a full day of preschool activities. The fees for these extended hours are the responsibility of the parents.

For more information and to enroll in the VPK program, visit www.vpkflorida.org

Florida School Choice, McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program

Florida's school choice programs ensure that no child will be left behind by allowing parents to choose the best educational setting for their child. The McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program provides Florida students with special needs the opportunity to attend a participating private school during the school year. The McKay Scholarships Program also offers parents public school choice. A parent of a special needs student who is dissatisfied with the student’s current school may choose to transfer their student to St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian School or other public or private school.

Children with disabilities who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) may qualify for the Theotokos SLD/LD program, Grades K through 12.

For more information Florida School Choice, visit www.floridaschoolchoice.org

Step Up for Students (Florida PRIDE - Parental Rights in Deciding Education)

Scholarships are awarded to low-income families for up to $4,100 (per child, per year for tuition and books) Step up for Students Scholarships are honored at St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian School.

To find out more about the Step up for Students Scholarship program and the eligibility requirements, visit http://www.stepupforstudents.org/.