Scale back on multiple child discoun ts

Our school was like many others in the US. We provided hefty multiple-child discounts. Then one day a mother came to us and said "Here's a check for the difference - I don't need a discount, and it's not right for me to take it."

There seems to be some psychological advantage to giving discounts. That's why we shop at Sam's or COSTCO. We believe that if we purchase by the case we should get it cheaper. But allowing a third or fourth child to attend for free only hurts the school financially and makes you seem like a discount warehouse. On the other side of this coin: reducing multiple-child discounts will enable you to free up more funds for families with a demonstrated need.

A 5-8% maximum would be a more reasonable discount. Multiple-child families who still find it hard to afford a Christian education for their children can apply for tuition assistance, and receive it - based on their actual financial situation. This is a much more cost-effective way to deal with tuition and tuition discounts.