The Islamic School of Columbia Missouri (ISC-M) depends on tuition to help fund various programs, activities, and curriculum. Parents may select to pay tuition and supply fees through one of four optional plans:
1. Plan A: 1 installment/year
2. Plan B: 2 installments semiannually
3. Plan C: monthly installments
4. Plan D: monthly automatic bank withdrawals or post-dated checks

Tuition paid by Plan D is due on the 1st of each month. The first payment is due 15th of August. Fees and payment plans are described as follows:

• If a person qualifies under the LIT (Low Income Tuition) provisions, a discount may be applied and a parent will pay the tuition at a lesser rate. August 1st is the deadline for LIT applications, however no LIT can be applied toward tuition.
  
• Upon enrollment, every parent signs a contract agreeing to pay the full tuition as per any of the plans above - ½ month for August and 9 full months for September through May.
  
• If full payment (Plan A) for the school year is received by August 15th, a 5% discount applies. This discount applies only for full tuition, and not for enrollment, textbooks/workbooks or LIT.
  
• There is no refund after October 31st, and the parent/guardian is responsible for all the tuition for all the school year even if his/her student(s) is withdrawn, expelled, or misses School for sickness. However, a partial refund of the tuition will be made, if a request is made on or before October 31st.
  
• If payment is not received by the 15th of the month the School administration has the right to prevent the student(s) from attending classes if no reasonable and convincing excuse for the delay is given
  
• Under any circumstance, the student(s) will not be allowed in class if payment is not received by the end of the month.
  
• Unless an exception is made by the Education Board for the student(s), an expulsion will enter in effect, and the parent is held responsible for the remainder of the tuition for the whole year.
  
• There will be no transfer of records, until any and all dues are paid to ISC-M.
  
• For students with special needs, the School may charge additional tuition fees as needed.
  
  

Why do I have to pay tuition?
The ISC-M is a Non-profit private School and relies on tuition for its operation and existence. It is you, the parent of students in ISC-M, who can ensure the success of the School. It also relies on the generous donations of some members of the Muslim Community. However, ISC-M belongs, first and foremost, to its students. It is through the tuition that we can continue to provide this service to the Muslim community. Tuition helps:
1. Meet the financial obligations of ISC-M to its staff. The ISC-M has a written contract with its employees, and cannot violate that contract, without facing unnecessary labor disputes. This explains the need to have a financially committed and responsible parent for the entire school year.
2. The staff of the ISC-M is qualified and dedicated to an Islamic Education, and we as parents, should be concerned about their welfare to ensure a secure and stable work condition that enhances the teaching environment. We do not want to see these people worry about how to make ends meet, and expect them to perform their duties in an acceptable manner.
3. Parents in general should understand that accountability begins with responsibility. Everyone must meet their expectations: the Education Board in policy making, the Administration in executing these policies, the Teachers in educating the children, the Parents in supporting the School, and the Students in learning as much as they can in order to succeed. It is very important that everyone takes his or her responsibility seriously in order to meet higher standards of education in ISC-M, and Allah is our witness.
Please note that if a child loses or damages books or supplies it is not the financial responsibility of ISC-M to replace the lost item. The parent or guardian is responsible for all fees associated with reordering lost items.

Tuition Due Date
Tuition is an annual fee divided into 10 payments. These payments are due on the 1st of each month for the 9 months of the academic school year. The first tuition payment, registration fees and $100.00 book fee (N/A for preschoolers) is due at registration and the last payment is due May 1st. Statements or notices will not be sent due to the overwhelming cost of this procedure to the School.
Automatic Withdrawals
Automatic bank withdrawal system is available to those families who choose utilize this convenience. Please see the School office to request and fill out Direct Bank Draft Agreement. Please fill this out completely to avoid any mistakes in bank transactions. These withdrawals will be taken out on the 1st of each month. If the 1st falls on a weekend, the withdrawals are taken on the following business day. Returned withdrawals are charged according to the policy of the bank.
Those who choose not to use automatic withdrawals, postdated checks are
requested for all months at the start of the school year. It is the responsibility of the parent to be sure that funds are available at the appointed times.
Returned Checks
All returned checks are subject to a $25.00 bank service charge for insufficient funds. If the check is returned twice, payment in cash or money order in the amount of the check is required.
Financial Aid
Although we know there are some who are in need of financial assistance, the ISC-M can offer only limited financial aid at this time. Please contact the School’s administration to discuss the possibility of alternative payment arrangements, if necessary or applying for the LIT. Refer the Tuition Policies and Procedures above.
Scholarships/Awards
Limited scholarships/awards may be available for students with excellent academic and behavioral records. Check with School Administration for further details. Periodically there may be scholarships offered through the private sponsors for needy students showing excellence in both academics and behavior.

NOTE:
ISC-M depends on tuition to help fund the programs, activities, curriculum, and facilities you as parents want and expect from the School. Please help us fulfill the needs of your child by paying tuition on time. We realize that for many the burden of a private School is not an easy one; but it is a burden that we have accepted with the hope of great rewards in the hereafter, insha Allah. May Allah (SWT) bless you for your support.