Sliding Scale Tuition

Application

The Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center is an independent nonprofit early childhood education facility, where we put children first in everything we do. With us, children birth to 5 years gain a strong foundation with qualified teaching staff, curriculum, and developmental assessments in a healthy, clean and safe environment. While we have a culture of excellence; the key to what we do lies in each team member’s compassion, integrity, commitment and responsibility.

We believe all children should have access to the highest quality of care and education; therefore, we offer a Sliding-Scale Tuition Program. This is funded through generous contributions from individuals, corporations and local organizations.

Eligibility

  • Eligibility is based on total household size and gross annual income. Household size includes all individuals living in the home, including children.

  • Income must include earnings from all adults residing in the household, regardless of relationship or marital status.

  • For families with children residing in more than one household, each parent/guardian household must submit a separate application. Eligibility will be determined using the combined household size and income of both households unless legal documentation specifies otherwise.

  • Failure to disclose all household members and income may result in adjustment or termination of tuition assistance.


Gross Annual Income Guidelines
90% Reduction 80% Reduction 60% Reduction 40% Reduction 25% Reduction 20% Reduction
Household/ Family Size

2 <$27,465 <$36,620 <$45,775 <$54,920 <$64,085 <$73,240
3 <$34,545 <$46,060 <$57,575 <$69,090 <$80,605 <$92,120
4 <$41,625 <$55,500 <$69,375 <$83,250 <$97,125 <$111,000
5 <$48,705 <$64,940 <$81,175 <$97,410 <$113,645 <$129,880
6 <$55,785 <$74,380 <$92,975 <$111,570 <$130,165 <$148,760
7 <$62,865 <$83,820 <$104,775 <$125,730 <$146,685 <$167,640
8 <$69,945 <$93,260 <$116,575 <$139,890 <$163,205 <$186,520
Weekly Cost $35.20 $70.40 $140.80 $211.20 $264.00 $281.60

*Household/family size is defined by the number of individuals living in the household to include children.

How to Calculate Monthly Income

Income is calculated using gross (before taxes) wages. Hourly wages are multiplied by estimated annual working hours. Additional consistent income such as child support, tips, commission, disability, or government assistance must be included.

Program Notes

All applicants will be considered for tuition indexing without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

  • Applications are accepted year-round and processed based on availability of funds.

    • If program funds are not available, a waitlist status is assigned.

  • An individual or family receiving consistent assistance through another program will not be eligible to participate in the Sliding-Scale Program.

  • The Center reserves the right to request additional supporting documentation at any time to verify information provided in this application, including but not limited to household composition, residency, and income.

  • Ongoing participation in the Sliding-Scale Program is subject to:

    • Annual renewal application and verification.

    • Continued availability of program funds from philanthropic sources.

Complete Application Below