How to Apply

We are delighted you are interested in Cornerstone Schools of Alabama. For more than three decades, we have offered an affordable Christian education offering school choice to students in Birmingham. As we grow, we continue to expand our Cornerstone Way model of excellence: rigorous academics, character development, and faith formation.

As you prepare for your child’s future, we want to help guide you through the application process. Here’s what you can expect when you apply:

Schedule a Campus Tour

While our website provides an introduction to our school, there is no substitute for visiting our campuses and experiencing Cornerstone firsthand.

Create an account and submit a Cornerstone application

Application Website

Gather ALL of the following documents and upload each document to the application:

  • Copy of most recent report card (Grades 1-5)
  • Copy of most recent standardized test scores (Grades 3-5)
  • Request for Recommendation forms (Grades 1-5)

Pay non-refundable application fee ($25)

Make the payment by logging into your account

Cornerstone will contact you about scheduling a test date for your student.

Timeframe: Contact will be made within 2 weeks

After testing, the Admissions Committee will review all documents and make a decision.

(Application, test scores, attendance record, recommendation forms, etc.)
Timeframe: Contact will be made within 2 weeks

If admitted, you will receive an email to accept the offer, submit enrollment documents and pay the registration fee ($35).

Timeframe: Accept offer within 10 days

Submit 1040 or 1099 Tax Documents

Timeframe: Submit documents within 1 week of accepting offer

Sign and accept tuition assessment

Timeframe: Sign and accept before the first day of school.

Submit Final Report Card (Grades 1-12)

Timeframe: Due by June 30th