financial aid resources

We strive to reduce financial barriers to a DCA education. We are pleased to provide several options for our families for the 2024-25 school year. Each of these programs has its own application process. 
 
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Scholarship Eligibility Information

For ALL New Hampshire families regardless of income: 
Education Freedom Accounts*
 
For families with income up to 300 percent of the poverty level (see income limit table below): 
Education Tax Credit Scholarship*
(As of 2025, closed to new applicants)
 
*These programs are managed by the NH Children’s Scholarship Fund, but many DCA students benefit from these resources. 
 
For families outside New Hampshire or otherwise ineligible for state  scholarships: 
(1) Multi-child discount (regular tuition for first child, 25% off tuition for each sibling enrolled)
(2) DCA Annual Fund – Families with EFAs who need additional assistance due to extenuating circumstances may apply.
 
For qualifying faculty and staff: 
(1) EFAs (if eligible)
(2) ETC scholarship (if eligible)
(3) Tuition Remission
Lower School in Dublin, NH

Scholarships Available

Education Freedom Accounts

Application Deadline
Rolling (Application must be verified by July 15 to receive the full grant; applications received after July 15 will receive partial funding)
 

Award Amount
About $4,100 per child

 
Eligibility Criteria 
(1) New Hampshire Resident
(2) No Income Limit as of June 2025
*Follow the link below for additional information and guidelines

Education Tax Credit Scholarship

Application Deadlines
Closed to new applicants
*Reapplication deadline is May 30, 2025*
Reapplying familes will receive a link to apply.
 
Award Amount
Varies by income, 25% to 75% of tuition
 
Eligibility Criteria 
(1) New Hampshire Resident
(2) Child entering kindergarten or 1st grade (or entering any grade K-12 if previously enrolled in public school). If any child in the family meets this criterion, all children in the family become eligible.
(3) Household income at or below 300% of the poverty level (see table below)
Scholarship Income Limits for Education Freedom Accounts, Education Tax Credit Scholarships and Annual Fund

Dublin Christian Academy Annual Fund

Application Deadline
Rolling ($45 application fee)
 
Award Amount
Varies by need
 
Eligibility Criteria
(1) K-12 Student accepted for admission to DCA
(2) No income ceiling
(3) Family does not qualify for New Hampshire Children’s Scholarship Fund
(4) Demonstration of need.
(4) Signed Financial Aid Agreement

Faculty/Staff Tuition Remission

Application Deadline
Per annual contract
 
Award Amount
Percent reduction varies by employment status and role (does not include fees such as registration, books, or uniforms)
 
Eligibility Criteria 
(1) Qualifying faculty and staff
(2) Family must first apply for EFA and NH Children’s Scholarship Fund if eligible

(3) Signed Financial Aid Agreement

Any Questions?
Bethany Paquin DCA

Bethany Paquin

Director of Financial Aid

Phone: 603-563-8505

Email: admissions@dublinchristian.org

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