Become a Member of IACS
The IACS was founded in 1972 and serves approximately 30 schools in the state of Indiana. By joining the IACS, member schools hold concurrent membership with the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS), one of the leading organizations of Christian schools in the country. Dual membership in the IACS/AACS affords schools opportunities for representation and benefits that cannot be leveraged by individual schools on their own.
Membership is open to any school that is in agreement with the IACS purpose statement and can sign without reservation the AACS Statement of Faith included on the membership application. Applications will be considered at any time; however, the membership year coincides with the academic year. Applications, renewals and assessed fees are due in the State Office each September. Schools desiring membership or more information are encouraged to call Dr. Kevin Suiter in the State Office at 317-922-1676.
The Executive Director is available to assist member and prospective member schools especially in the areas of teacher evaluation, teacher certification, school accreditation, and legislative issues. Our goal is to build a strong state association working together for the common good of all schools.
NEW APPLICANTS must submit three items either by mail or email:
New applications are reviewed by the Board of Directors and may be received at any time, though membership benefits are not applied until all dues are paid for each school year by September 15. (See note below about the membership year.)
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL: September 15 for all schools. Schools that are renewing their membership for the new school year will receive a pre-filled form on or close to September 1 (after enrollment has "settled"). Completed forms are due by September 15.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES are $14.50 per every student, every teacher (full and part time), and every administrative staff member and are due by September 15. Student counts should include every student, including those who may be taking only one class and any home-school students who plan to participate in IOWA testing.
Member schools with a significant number of students on vouchers and are cash-strapped until their first voucher payment arrives may request a deferred payment arrangement in writing with the IACS Office. Requests must be submitted in writing to ExecDir@indianaacs.org and received by September 15. Deferred payment of dues must be paid in full by November 5.
The MEMBERSHIP YEAR runs from September to August. Payment of annual dues constitutes a dual membership in the IACS and the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS). Schools that have not paid their dues by September 15 (or November 5 if a deferral has been granted) will not be included in the AACS National Directory.
Membership is open to any school that is in agreement with the IACS purpose statement and can sign without reservation the AACS Statement of Faith included on the membership application. Applications will be considered at any time; however, the membership year coincides with the academic year. Applications, renewals and assessed fees are due in the State Office each September. Schools desiring membership or more information are encouraged to call Dr. Kevin Suiter in the State Office at 317-922-1676.
The Executive Director is available to assist member and prospective member schools especially in the areas of teacher evaluation, teacher certification, school accreditation, and legislative issues. Our goal is to build a strong state association working together for the common good of all schools.
NEW APPLICANTS must submit three items either by mail or email:
- A copy of their church/school's Statement of Faith;
- A completed New School Questionnaire; and,
- A completed application.
New applications are reviewed by the Board of Directors and may be received at any time, though membership benefits are not applied until all dues are paid for each school year by September 15. (See note below about the membership year.)
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL: September 15 for all schools. Schools that are renewing their membership for the new school year will receive a pre-filled form on or close to September 1 (after enrollment has "settled"). Completed forms are due by September 15.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES are $14.50 per every student, every teacher (full and part time), and every administrative staff member and are due by September 15. Student counts should include every student, including those who may be taking only one class and any home-school students who plan to participate in IOWA testing.
Member schools with a significant number of students on vouchers and are cash-strapped until their first voucher payment arrives may request a deferred payment arrangement in writing with the IACS Office. Requests must be submitted in writing to ExecDir@indianaacs.org and received by September 15. Deferred payment of dues must be paid in full by November 5.
The MEMBERSHIP YEAR runs from September to August. Payment of annual dues constitutes a dual membership in the IACS and the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS). Schools that have not paid their dues by September 15 (or November 5 if a deferral has been granted) will not be included in the AACS National Directory.
