Begin Your SBA Journey
Welcome to the Sunshine Bible Academy family. Whether your student will board on campus or drive in each day, our admissions team is here to guide you through every step toward a Christ-centered education that transforms lives for eternity.
The SBA Difference
Sunshine Bible Academy is more than a school — it is a Christ-centered boarding community where faith, academics, and real-world skills come together to prepare students for life and leadership.
Christ-Centered Boarding School
Bible classes, daily chapel, and a caring dorm community where students grow in faith and character every day.
Only Christian School in SD with Its Own FFA
Students gain hands-on experience in agriscience, livestock management, and leadership through our nationally recognized FFA chapter.
Welding Certification & Dual Credit
Students can earn AWS welding certifications and dual college credit, giving them a head start on career and college readiness.
Three Simple Steps to Enroll
Our admissions process is designed to be welcoming and personal. Here is what to expect from start to finish.
Inquire
Fill out our Request Info form or call our admissions office at (605) 853-3071. We are happy to answer questions about boarding, academics, and campus life so your family can see if SBA is the right fit.
Request InfoVisit Campus
Schedule a campus tour to experience SBA firsthand. Meet our faculty, explore the dorms, visit the ag shop and classrooms, and see why families from across South Dakota and beyond choose SBA for their children.
Apply & Enroll
Complete the enrollment application, pay the $50 application fee, and gather your pastor and teacher recommendations. Once accepted, submit the enrollment fee and your student is officially part of the SBA family.
An Exceptional Value in Christian Education
Since 1951, generous supporters have made it possible for every SBA family to pay only about half the actual cost of their student’s education. That means every family already receives significant tuition assistance simply by enrolling.
Boarding Students
$13,078 / year
Room and board Monday through Friday. All meals included. Students go home most weekends.
$14,352 / year
Full room and board seven days a week. All meals included. Ideal for students from further away.
Drive-In Students
Additional Fees
Application fee: $50 · Registration: $100 (PK–6) / $150 (7–12) · Room deposit: $50 (boarding students) · Activity fees vary by sport/activity
Multi-Sibling & International
Second child: 15% tuition discount · Third child: approximately 28% discount · International boarding students: $21,528 / year
Tuition covers only about half the actual cost of education at SBA. Generous supporters and the SBA Livestock Program fund the rest, so every family already receives significant tuition assistance simply by enrolling.
Financial Assistance
We believe finances should never prevent a family from choosing a Christ-centered education. Generous financial assistance is available based on need, beyond the built-in support every family already receives.
FAST Financial Aid
Need-based tuition assistance determined through the FAST application process. Apply early for the best consideration.
SD Partners in Education
South Dakota residents may qualify for tax-credit scholarship funding through this state-supported program.
Voices from the SBA Family
Sending our son to SBA was one of the best decisions our family ever made. The teachers genuinely care, the community is like a second family, and we have watched him grow both academically and in his faith in ways we never imagined.
What I love about SBA is how my teachers and dorm parents know me. It’s not just school — it’s my home away from home. I’ve grown in my faith, made lifelong friends, and been challenged academically in ways that are preparing me for whatever God has next.
SBA shaped who I am. The teachers took the time to know me, the Bible classes gave me a foundation I still lean on, and the friendships I made here have lasted into adulthood. If you’re considering SBA for your student, trust me — it’s worth it.
Quotes above are placeholders. Real parent and student testimonies will replace these as Admissions gathers them.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Take the first step toward a Christ-centered education that prepares students for life, leadership, and faith. We cannot wait to meet your family.