If you have questions about tuition and fees, please read the information provided below.
Enrollment in Griggs International Academy's regionally accredited programs for Kindergarten through Grade 8 includes tuition, some eTextbooks and online study materials, daily lesson plans for lower grades, exams, teacher assistance, grading services, record keeping, report cards and transcript services.
Core classes taken by all students include Bible, Handwriting, Health and Science, Language Arts, Mathematics and Social Studies. Students are encouraged to enroll in the holistic curriculum, which includes the following enrichment courses: Art and Music, Keyboarding, Languages, Vocabulary Building and Technology options at various grade levels.
Sample Course Video (Grades K-5)
Textbooks and supplies are sold separately.
All current GIA courses offered to K-8th graders can be found in the enrollment packet.
Tuition cost per course per semester (half a year of instruction) is $55 for K-5th and $90 for 6th-8th. For more details on the cost of each course, refer to the enrollment packet.
Grades K-8 Tuition & Fees Cost | |||||
| Grade Level | Enrollment Fee | Tuition (yearly) | Other Fees* | Supplies** | Estimated Total |
| Kindergarten | $50 | $330 | - | $229 | $609 |
| Grade 1 | $50 | $770 | - | $155 | $975 |
| Grade 2 | $50 | $770 | - | $114 | $934 |
| Grade 3 | $50 | $770 | - | $195 | $1015 |
| Grade 4 | $50 | $770 | - | $186 | $1006 |
| Grade 5 | $50 | $770 | $20 | $209 | $1049 |
| Grade 6 | $90 | $1080 | $60 | $225 | $1455 |
| Grade 7 | $90 | $900 | $60 | $137 | $1187 |
| Grade 8 | $90 | $1260 | $60 | $153 | $1563 |
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*Includes math resource and eBook fees (see the enrollment packet for more details) **Estimated textbook prices, subject to change, shipping charges not included Note: Enrichment classes not included in tuition or supplies in this table. | |||||
While GIA does not offer financial aid, parents are offered a payment plan that allows tuition to be paid over a period of up to eight months.
Miscellaneous Fees | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Exam: Grades 6-8, per chapter exam retake ($30 per unit) | $10 |
| Attestation/authentication fee, per document | $125 |
| Expedited delivery of grade report or 8th grade diploma in USA, per mailing | $40 |
| Expedited delivery of grade report or 8th grade diploma outside USA, per mailing | $70 |
| Extension Fee: K-5, per semester, per course | $20 |
| Extension Fee: 6-8, per semester, per course | $30 |
| Independent study evaluation fee: per semester | $50 |
| Late Payment: per month until account is made current | $20 |
| Stanford10 Achievement Tests, off-year testing | $25 |
| Stanford10 Achievement Tests, partner school rate per individual | $25 |
| Paper course fee: Grades 6-8, per semester, per course | $5 |
| Placement Test (Grades 4-8): off-site | $50 |
| Placement Tests (Grades 4-8): on-site | $200 |
| Portfolio Review (Grades 2-3) | $30 |
| Returned Check: all services suspended until account is made current | $35 |
| Withdrawal (Drop/Change): Kindergarten, per course, per semester to $60 maximum | $10 |
| Withdrawal (Drop/Change): Grades 1-5, per course, per semester to $160 maximum | $10 |
| Withdrawal (Drop/Change): Grades 6-8, per course, per semester to $160 maximum | $20 |
GIA students will have 12 months from the date of enrollment to complete both semesters of their courses. Deadline extensions will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the K-8 Director for more information at griggsk8@andrews.edu.
No course will be transferred to another student.
Enrollment in Griggs International Academy's regionally accredited high school courses includes:
tuition
eTextbooks (additional fees may apply)
online study materials
exams
teacher assistance
grading services
Sample Course Video
Textbooks needing to be purchased separately for some courses can be found here.
All current GIA courses offered to high school students can be found in the enrollment packet.
If you need help deciding what high school courses students should take, please refer to the High School Handbook (pg. 39) for more details about the diploma types and suggested plan of study.
| Enrollment Level | Enrollment Fee | Tuition |
| One Course (1 credit or 2 semesters) | $110 | $560 |
| One Course (1/2 credit or 1 semester) | $110 | $280 |
| Six Courses | $110 | $3,360 |
Cost of supplies and some textbooks are separate.
To calculate the cost of enrollment, use the enrollment packet to select the courses you wish to enroll in and add the tuition cost & fees together using Form 3.
While GIA does not offer financial aid, parents are offered a payment plan that allows tuition to be paid over a period of up to eight months.
Miscellaneous Fees | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Exam: test retake, per exam | $50 |
| Attestation/authentication fee, per document | $125 |
| Challenge Exam: per semester | $100 |
| Diploma: per copy | $115 |
| Official High School Transcript Fee | $5 |
| Expedited delivery of diploma or transcript in USA, per mailing | $40 |
| Expedited delivery of diploma or transcript outside USA, per mailing | $70 |
| Extension Fee: per semester, per course | $50 |
| Independent study evaluation fee: per semester | $50 |
| Late Payment: per month until account is made current | $20 |
| Stanford10 Achievement Tests, off-year testing | $25 |
| Stanford10 Achievement Tests, partner school rate per individual | $25 |
| Placement Test: off-site | $50 |
| Placement Tests: on-site | $200 |
| Returned Check: all services suspended until account is made current | $35 |
| Withdrawal (Drop/Change): per course, per semester to $200 maximum | $40 |
All students must be enrolled for at least six (6) weeks and complete their coursework within 12 months from the date of enrollment in order to receive credit.
Students attending an APLE school or in the A-PASS program should refer to that program's guidelines.
Students in high school credit recovery courses will have 12 weeks to complete the coursework. Deadline extensions will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the registrar for more information at registrargia@andrews.edu.
No course will be transferred to another student.
Contact Mr. Juan Alvarez (Student Accounts Manager) for any of the following services:
Reach him using any of the methods below. If you chose to call, please leave a message if he is not available.
Email: fingia@andrews.edu
Phone: (269) 471-3754
Schedule Appointment: Calendly Link
WhatsApp: +1 (269) 471-3754 (text only)
Google Number: (269) 468-9072 (call and text)
Questions? Contact: enrollgia@andrews.edu or call 269-471-6529
Griggs International Academy
8903 U.S. Hwy 31
Berrien Springs, MI 49104-1950
Phones:
269-471-6570 (Michigan Office)
800-782-4769 (toll free within the U.S.)
301-526-6369 (TEXT ONLY) La Ronda Forsey, Principal
(269) 598-4870 (TEXT ONLY) Jeannie Leiterman, Associate Principal/Registrar
Fax:
269-471-2812
Griggs International Academy—MD
12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Phones:
301-680-6585
240-718-4715 (TEXT ONLY) Lamar Nangle, Vice Principal/Academic Advisor/APLE Director
Fax:
301-680-6526