Financial Aid

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The completion of the financial aid application is not a binding agreement that any assistance will be granted.

• Due to the possibility of financial changes in a household throughout the year, financial aid applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.

• Application processing time will vary based on volume and applicant response rate.

• Benefits will not begin until after the application is approved; benefits are not retroactive.

• Financial aid is available to both new and returning students

• Only one financial aid form per household needs to be completed each year.

• Households must reapply for financial aid each year; an award in one year does not imply financial aid will be awarded in succeeding years.

BENEFITS

Should a household qualify for financial aid, all currently-enrolled students in the household will receive the following benefits:

• Assistance with uniform costs

• Assistance with school supplies

• Discount on optional school-related fees, including field trips and club fees

• Discount on extracurricular activities, including sports team fees and after-school care

VERIFICATION & AWARDING

• Supporting documentation will be requested to verify your eligibility for financial aid.

• All requested verification forms and documentation must be submitted to Cherokee Classical Academy before an application will be considered.

• Application outcome notifications will be emailed to applicants.

APPLICATION

The CCA Financial Aid application is linked below and can be completed electronically. Please submit your completed application to financialaid@cherokeeclassicalacademy.org

Free & Reduced Lunch

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CCA is proud to partner with the Georgia Department of Education by participating in its Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) program. Eligibility for FRL is determined by the USDA Food and Nutrition Services income eligibility guidelines for the current school year. These eligibility guidelines are based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines and are stated each year by household size and gross income.

• Completing the FRL application is not a binding agreement that any assistance will be granted.

• Due to the possibility of financial changes in a household throughout the year, FRL applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.

• Application processing time will vary based on volume and applicant response rate.

• Benefits will not begin until after the application is approved; benefits are not retroactive.

• FRL is available to both new and returning students; only one form per household needs to be completed each year.

• Households must reapply for FRL each year; an award in one year does not imply benefits will be awarded in succeeding years.

BENEFITS

Should a household qualify for FRL, all students in the household currently enrolled at CCA will receive the following benefits:

• School lunch at no cost or at a reduced cost, based on eligibility.

VERIFICATION & AWARDING

• If selected for verification, supporting documentation will be requested. All requested verification forms and documentation must be submitted to Cherokee Classical Academy before an application will be considered.

• Application outcome notifications will be emailed to applicants.

APPLICATION

The 2025-26 FRL Application (in English and Spanish) will be accessible on this web page beginning on July 1. Completed applications can be emailed to frl@cherokeeclassicalacademy.org.

Frequently Asked Questions