Admissions

Application Process

Applying to DCS

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Our Three-Step Process

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1. Connect & Visit

Start by completing our Inquiry Form. Our Enrollment Coordinator, Kelly, will connect with you to answer questions, share information about Delmarva Christian, and help you plan a campus visit.

We encourage every family to experience DCS firsthand. Tour our campus, meet teachers and administrators, visit classrooms, and get a feel for the community your family could call home.

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2. Apply

Ready to take the next step?
Complete the online application and submit the required supporting documents.

Depending on the student's grade level, these may include report cards, transcripts, behavior records, and a birth certificate. Our enrollment team will help you understand what's needed and guide you through the process.

Application for the 2027-2028 school year is now open!

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3. Complete the Interview

Interviews begin in December and include the student and at least one parent. This is an opportunity for us to get to know your family, learn more about your student, make sure our goals align, and discuss what makes Delmarva Christian a good fit.

As we move through the admissions process, we evaluate applications alongside projected enrollment and available openings for each grade level. Our goal is to communicate admissions decisions to families by March 31, giving families time to plan for the upcoming school year.

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Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your family. We know you probably have questions—and that's exactly where we come in.

At Delmarva Christian School, we believe every family deserves a personal admissions experience. Whether you're exploring Christian education for the first time or looking for a better fit for your child, we're here to help you every step of the way.

Your first step isn't only filling out an application—it's starting a conversation.

Complete our Inquiry Form, and our Enrollment Coordinator, Kelly Enman, will personally reach out to answer your questions, help you explore your options, schedule a campus visit, and guide you through the admissions process at a pace that's right for your family.

We'd love the opportunity to get to know your family and help you discover what makes Delmarva Christian different.

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Thank you for your interest in Delmarva Christian School. Delmarva Christian School is one of Delaware’s leading private Christian schools, preparing students spiritually, academically, and physically to know and do God’s will in their lives. The DCS vision is to reinforce Christian family values and to support Christian families in the education of their children from a distinctly Christian world-view. DCS acknowledges that parents have the primary responsibility for training up their children and DCS sees itself as a partner who has been given the privilege of being an extension of that mandate.

The DCS family prays that God guides you and grants you His wisdom as you and your family decide whether DCS will provide the kind of education you desire.

Delmarva Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Please note: If two or more students from the same family apply at the same time, the New Student Application Fee is reduced to $25 per each additional student(s).

DCS Tuition Information

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Think You Can't Access A Christian Education...Think Again!

Tuition Assistance Programs

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Accessible Tuition Program (ATP)

The Accessible Tuition Program (ATP) is Delmarva Christian’s income based financial aid model that makes Christian education accessible to any family desiring Christian education. It allows qualifying families to pay a tuition level that reflects their financial situation while preserving the excellence and value of a DCS education.

Factors like income, family circumstances, and the cost of living are first evaluated by a third party assessment service and then by the DCS Accessible Tuition Review Committee.Any family who has a full-time student enrolled in K-12 at Delmarva Christian and feels that they are not able to pay the full tuition rate should apply.

Before beginning the application for Accessible Tuition on the FACTS website, new families must have also completed and submitted a Student Enrollment Application for each new student.

Next, the following documents need to be gathered:
• Most recent paystubs
• Most recent W-2 forms for all jobs.
• Most recently filed federal tax returns: 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ with all schedules.
• Most recently filed business tax return: 1120, 1120S, 1065 (if applicable).
• Supplemental income documentation: Social Security income, Welfare,
Food Stamps, Child Support, 1099-M Forms,Worker’s Compensation, Unemployment, Veterans Benefits, Housing Allowance, etc.
• If you are unable to provide any of the aforementioned items, please submit a Special Circumstance Letter indicating which document(s) you are unable to provide and why. This information will be shared with your school for consideration.

The ATP Application opens February, 2027 and closes on April 15, 2027.

Visit the FACTS Student Financial Aid website by clicking HERE to file application and follow the online prompts. A processing fee will be required to submit the Accessible Tuition application. For any additional information, FACTS Student Financial Aid may by reached by phone by calling 866.441.4637
ACE Scholarships
ACE Scholarships
ACE Scholarships are donor-funded tuition scholarships available to eligible families with students in grades K–12. Scholarships are awarded based on household income and program eligibility.

Eligibility Requirements:
- Students entering grades K–12
- Household income at or below 350% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Application Information:
- Applications are completed online through ACE Scholarships, families must apply directly through ACE.
- Students must be identified as attending Delmarva Christian School.
- Families must reapply annually.
How to Apply:
Visit the ACE Scholarships Delaware & Maryland application page to review eligibility requirements and access the family application portal.

Important: The ACE Scholarship Application opens on February 2, 2027 and closes on April 15, 2027.

Families are encouraged to explore both ACE Scholarships and Delmarva Christian School's Accessible Tuition Program (ATP) for tuition assistance opportunities.

If you have any questions regarding the ACE Cornerstone Education Scholarship, you can call ACE directly at 856-746-6521.

Financial Assistance

2026-2027 Tuition

EARLY LEARNING CENTER
PreK2	$278/week*
PreK3	$278/week*
PreK4	$11,730*
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergarten - 5th Grade	$11,730
MIDDLE SCHOOL
6th - 8th Grade	$12,110
HIGH SCHOOL
9th - 12th Grade	$13,370

*Financial Assistance through our ATP Program available starting in Kindergarten

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Connect with Kelly

Schedule a conversation with Kelly Enman, our Enrollment Coordinator, to have your questions answered and learn more about the Delmarva Christian experience.

LET'S GET STARTED

Is DCS a fit for your family? Families that love their Delmarva Christian School experience desire more than academic success—they are seeking a Christ-centered partnership that supports the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of their child.

Read the full article to learn what it means to be a right-fit family and see if Delmarva Christian aligns with your family’s calling.