We at N.E.C.A. realize that tuition commitments can be burdensome for some families.  It is our desire to make a Christian school education as affordable as possible, and we acknowledge that in some cases, a real need is present.  In order to meet this need, and to provide financial assistance in an objective and confidential manner, N.E.C.A. has contracted with Family Financial Needs Assessment (F.F.N.A.) of Hernando, Mississippi, to process all requests for financial assistance.

To apply for financial aid, a family must:

1. Obtain an F.F.N.A. packet from the school finance office or apply on-line.
2. Complete the Assessment Form;
3. Enclose a copy of their most recent federal income tax return;
4. Pay a processing fee via a check or money order made payable to F.F.N.A.
5. Reference our School ID number – 1702
6. The deadline for mailing financial aid requests for current school families is August 20th.  It is essential that you give this matter your highest priority.
7. Tuition payments must be kept up to date so that faculty payroll can be met.  If tuition payments are not kept up to date, a student will not be allowed to continue to attend N.E.C.A...

Send all required information to F.F.N.A., 2022 Oak Tree Cove, Ste. 3, P.O. Box 488, Hernando, MS  38632-0488

F.F.N.A. applies objective and uniform methods of computation in determining their recommendations for financial aid.  After a thorough analysis of a family's application, F.F.N.A. will generate a report and forward it to N.E.C.A., telling us the amount of financial aid they recommend to be awarded to that family.  Utilizing those recommendations, the Principal will then award financial aid in the form of tuition assistance to qualified families, based on the amount of funds then available for that purpose.

Submitting an application to F.F.N.A. does not guarantee that financial aid will be awarded.  Aid is granted based on assessment of need and availability of funds.  An award by N.E.C.A. of financial aid is not automatically carried over from one school year to another.  Requests for financial aid must be resubmitted each year.