Tuition Program Eligibility & Retention System

1. Initial Eligibility Criteria

 

To qualify for the tuition program, each child must meet the following requirements:

 

• Financial Need:

• Comes from a low-income or impoverished household (verified through community leader, pastor, teacher, or local partner organization).

• Family unable to consistently pay for school tuition and fees.

• Age & Grade Level:

• School-age children (typically 5–18 years old).

• Must be enrolled or seeking enrollment in an accredited primary or secondary school.

• Residency:

• Must reside in the local community or region where the program operates.

• Commitment to Education:

• Parent/guardian must agree to support the child’s regular attendance.

• Student must express willingness to attend school regularly.

 

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2. Length of Support

• Initial Award: Granted for one academic year.

• Renewal: Support is renewable annually based on performance, attendance, and conduct.

• Maximum Duration: Up to graduation from high school or until the child reaches 18 years old (whichever comes first).

 

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3. Retention & Continuation Requirements

 

To remain in the program, students must:

• Academic Performance:

• Maintain at least a C average (70%) or equivalent.

• Show effort and improvement if grades are below average (special consideration given if barriers exist).

• Attendance:

• At least 85% attendance rate unless excused for illness or family emergencies.

• Conduct:

• Show respectful behavior toward teachers and peers.

• No repeated disciplinary issues.

• Engagement:

• Participate in at least one community or school activity when available.

 

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4. Monitoring & Evaluation

• Quarterly Review: Teachers or school administrators submit a short progress report.

• Annual Review: Program staff or local partners review academic reports, attendance, and behavior records before renewal.

• Mentorship Support: If a child struggles, the foundation may provide tutoring, mentoring, or family counseling (if resources allow) before discontinuing support.

 

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5. Grounds for Discontinuation

• Failure to meet academic or attendance standards after support/intervention.

• Repeated behavioral misconduct.

• Withdrawal from school without valid reason.

• Family no longer meets financial hardship criteria (e.g., improved income).

 

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6. Reinstatement Policy

• Children removed from the program may reapply the following academic year if circumstances change or improvements are shown.