Scholarships at SCS

SCS never stops working to make private Christian education as accessible as possible without compromising our commitment to pursue excellence in academic and faith development.

We don’t look at tuition as a cost but as an investment in your child that brings returns for years (into eternity). Like seeds sown by a farmer on fertile soil, an SCS education helps bring a harvest of blessings in students. They show academic achievement, a lifestyle of generosity and service, and college graduation rates up to 3x greater than average. Most importantly, SCS students are 9x more likely to have a life-long faith in Christ than church-going peers attending public school.

An SCS education is valuable. We want to make it a reality for every family who wants to make that happen. If it’s not possible for you to provide the full tuition, please apply for a scholarship. Also, please don’t hesitate to ask for help with the application process by contacting the SCS Office at 217.698.1933 or SCS@SCS.School.

SCS families may utilize the SCS Scholarship Assistance Program or Invest in Kids Program Tax-Credit Scholarships.

Invest in Kids Tax-Credit Scholarships

In 2017, Illinois created the Invest in Kids program, authorizing up to $100 million annually for scholarships through tax-credit-funded contributions. With bipartisan support, this program provided a path for qualifying students to attend a school like SCS through funds from a Scholarship Granting Organization, such as the Children’s Tuition Fund or Empower Illinois.

Sadly, the Illinois General Assembly failed to vote on extending the Invest in Kids Act Tax Credit Scholarship Program during their 2023 veto session. Their inaction eliminated the program and took this opportunity away from tens of thousands of current and future students. This is unquestionably a sad result for a program with so much promise and potential. SCS remains committed to working with a coalition of schools, families, and organizations across Illinois to advocate for support that empowers all parents to choose the school that is the best fit for their children.

We will update the SCS Community if Illinois reinstates the Invest in Kids program (or, God willing, creates another opportunity). In the meantime, we encourage SCS families who need help sending their children to SCS to apply to the SCS Scholarship Assistance Program.

SCS Scholarship Assistance Program

Each year, Springfield Christian School provides more than $250,000 in scholarship assistance to those in need. Our goal is to make an exceptional K-8 Christian education a reality for every family who desires to make it happen for their children. Click HERE to apply to the SCS Scholarship Assistance Fund.

Need more information? Access the SCS Scholarship Assistance Description & FAQ Here.

Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to SCS to help support scholarships. Email Finance@SCS.School to get started.