Financial aid & Voucher process
“We are truly blessed and thankful for the financial assistance that makes sending our kids to GCA possible. Our desire is to provide our children with a Christ-centered education, and thanks to generous donors who partner with GCA financially, we have seen our desire become a reality. We are so thankful and humbled by this blessing.”
STEP 1
Submit an application for each student you wish to enter into GCA’s admissions process.
Please apply here.
STEP 2
Determine if you qualify for an Indiana Choice Scholarship (Voucher)
GCA participates in the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program (commonly known as the “voucher” program). Learn more about the program here. Scholarships are provided by the State of Indiana to eligible students to offset tuition costs. To participate in the Choice Scholarship Program, students must satisfy both household income requirements and student eligibility criteria. Students must:
Be a legal resident of Indiana
Be between the ages of 5 and 22 no later than October 1 of the school year
Be accepted to (Application Completed) and planning to enroll at GCA
The estimated award amounts for each school corporation from the 2023/24 school year can be found here. Please refer to the school corporation in which the student lives in order to determine the estimated award amount.
Income guidelines and estimated award amounts for the 2024/25 school year will be posted as soon as they are available from the Indiana Department of Education.
STEP 3
Apply for an Indiana Choice Scholarship
The Period 1 application window for the Indiana Choice Scholarship is March 1 - September 1. The Period 2 application window is November 1-January 15.
2024/25 School Choice Voucher Application
Proof of income, such as your 2023 Form 1040 (page 1) tax return will be required at the time of your application.
step 4
Apply for financial aid from GCA
GCA grants in-house financial assistance for all grades based upon the availability of budgeted funds and the level of need of the families requesting aid. Once you have received your voucher paperwork and determined that additional financial assistance is needed, then you may apply for aid through FACTS. A fee of $40 is charged by FACTS for processing all financial aid applications. All final decisions will be determined by GCA’s Financial Aid Committee and notification will be made within 7-14 days of receipt of your completed application.
Questions? Please contact Diane Goins, Director of Financial Aid.
dgoins@gcak12.org or 317-215-5300 x. 226