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Contact UsThe Biola Youth tuition discount is for all Biola University employees and applies to Biola Youth academic classes that are offered through Star Academics. This program offers academic classes to junior high and high school homeschooled students; therefore Biola University employees with dependents enrolled in the program are eligible.
The tuition discount covers a percentage of the academic class tuition. It does not include any other fees associated with an academic class including late, change, drop, non-participation, and writing lab fees; curriculum; additional class materials or supplies; study hall; and field trip expenses.
The tuition discount is per semester, per student for part-time or full-time, temporary or regular employees as follows:
Discount for Temporary Employees
The discount for temporary employees is equal to the amount of the class tuition if the employee’s dependent is enrolled in a class the employee is teaching.
Discount Options for Regular Employees
The discount for regular employees is equal to the amount of the class tuition if the employee’s dependent is enrolled in a class the employee is teaching, or see chart below for an explanation of the other option.
| Service Time* | 1-2 Years | 3-4 Years | 5-10 Years | 11+ Years |
| Discount Rate | 50% of 1 Class | 50% of 2 Classes | 50% of 3 Classes | 100% of 4 Classes |
*Regular employees will receive discounts after one year of service
The tuition discount does not apply to summer programs, special activities and events, or seminars offered through Star Academics and Athletics.
