St. Madeleine Sophie School tuition rates are set equivalent to the amount the parish will expend to educate each child. The contract for those rates varies based upon parishioner status and income. Listed below are the tuition levels for Fall 2023.
Non–Stewardship Tuition
The cost of tuition for non–parishioners is $12,751 annually per student Grades K-8.
Stewardship Tuition
The tuition amount for registered, regularly contributing parishioners is $10,323 annually per student Grades K-8.
Tuition for registered and stewardship contributing Parish families is equivalent to the cost of educating a child at St. Madeleine Sophie School minus a scholarship award reflective of what an average household contributes in the Sunday Stewardship collection. The parish Sunday collection is the main source of income from which the parish subsidizes school operations.
It is our intent to ensure that every parish child has the opportunity to attend our Catholic elementary school. At the same time, it is the responsibility of parish leadership to make sure that resources remain available to continue offering quality programs to meet the needs of others in the community as well. In that vein, to become eligible for a Stewardship Tuition rate, it is REQUIRED that a parish family files an annual Sunday Stewardship pledge card with the parish and remains current with that commitment. The average household pledge for the 2022 calendar year was $1,600 or at least a 2% tithe of a family’s annual income.
For those parish member families in good standing who are desirous of the program we offer, yet are experiencing circumstances that require a larger scholarship award, an additional option of a reduced tuition payment in the form of a Sliding Scale matrix based upon total household income is available. Verification of income will be required during the registration process.* The matrix calculation per child for 2023-24 is as follows:
| 2022 Adjusted Gross Income | Per Child ANNUAL | Tuition at left reflects a parish scholarship award of: |
|---|---|---|
| < $25,000 | $1,409 | $11,342 |
| $25,000-34,999 | $2,881 | $9,870 |
| $35,000-49,999 | $3,905 | $8,846 |
| $50,000-74,999 | $5,506 | $7,245 |
| $75,000-99,999 | $7,873 | $4,878 |
| $100,000-125,000 | $10,113 | $2,638 |
| > $125,000 | $10,323 | $2,428 |
*You will be required to supply either the first page of your 2022 tax return showing your adjusted gross income OR the first page of your 2021 return AND current proof of income level during the online registration process.
PLEASE NOTE: In those cases where the matrix would still require an over-extension of family resources, a family may request additional assistance through our Tuition Review Process. If you are a registered, participating, and contributing parish household,* we want you to know that we‘ll work with you to make this school a reality for your children. Your first step is to submit ALL requested information during the application process. After the school receives the complete package assessment, we will confirm an appointment to discuss a tuition amount with you.
*A St. Madeleine Sophie Parish Family is defined as having at least one parent or guardian baptized Catholic. In addition, the family actively participates in the life of the parish. The family must be registered in the parish office, participate in Eucharistic celebrations, and maintain an annual Stewardship Card on file, making regular contributions to the financial support of the parish.
Families are eligible to receive in-parish stewardship tuition rates provided they meet the above criteria. If the criteria are not met, the billing status will be changed to the non-stewardship tuition rate. Records will be monitored quarterly. Parishioners will be notified of any delinquencies.
Each family that uses the Sliding Scale or requests Tuition Review is asked to notify the Principal should their income change during the school year. Tuition may be increased or decreased in relation to the change in your family’s financial situation.
Pre-Kindergarten Tuition
The tuition for MORNING PK for both parish members and non–parishioners is $6,916 annually per student.
Additional tuition for AFTERNOON PK for both parish members and non–parishioners is $3,407 annually per student.*
The morning PK program is offered five days a week from 8:30am until 12:00pm. The afternoon session runs from 1:00pm until 3:00pm. The goal is to have any fees collected match the expenses we incur in its operation. There is no Sliding Scale matrix for PK.
International F-1 Student Tuition
The cost of tuition for visa students requiring an I-20 application is $16,365 annually per student Grades K-8.
Visa students requesting a short-term enrollment of less than six months, if accepted, are pre-billed $2,006 per month. See our International Student information page on our website.
Tuition Obligation
Payment of tuition is required for all children enrolled. St. Madeleine Sophie School does not provide free enrollment or reduced tuition in exchange for goods or services. Tuition is billed in advance. In the event of early withdrawal from the program, tuition will not be prorated for refund. In addition, liability for the total annual tuition obligation shall accrue according to the following schedule. If written notice of withdrawal is received by the School office from April 1 through June 30 – 25% of the total annual tuition obligation; July 1 through the first day of school – 50%; from the first day of school through December 31 – 75%; and January 1 through the end of final term – 100%. An adjustment to any portion of this policy for reasons of unforeseeable circumstance is at the sole discretion of the Principal in consultation with the Pastoral Coordinator.
Registration Fee
As a planned funding strategy for the program, the School Commission has chosen a tuition structure that attempts to reflect all associated costs of operation. Thus, we have decided against requiring many of the usual array of additional fees and charges. And while field trip charges, Environmental Education (Grade 5), and upper school technology and retreat fees are requested separately, the reality of pre-hiring staff and ordering materials necessitates that we secure a financial commitment to the program in advance of the first tuition payment. This commitment – referred to as The Family Registration Fee – is collected each year during registration to meet that need.
The 2023-24 Registration Fee in Grades K-8 is $425 per family. For families with a Pre-Kindergarten student only, the registration fee is $300. (Note: A PK sibling of a child enrolling in K-8 will be included in that family’s $425 registration fee. No additional amount will be collected.) Registration Fees are refundable ONLY in cases where the school cannot place your child. The Registration Fee for International Students is $550 per family. A family who chooses not to attend after enrolling, for whatever reason, forfeits this fee.
Payment Plans
Each family selects from a list of payment plan options via the FACTS Tuition Management System as either an automatic transfer, credit card transaction, or billed statement. Registration is complete once a payment plan has been chosen in FACTS (through the link in SchoolAdmin).
In those cases where the matrix would still require an over-extension of family resources, we provide the opportunity to explore additional assistance through our Tuition Review Process. If you are a registered, participating, and contributing parish household*, we want you to know that we’ll work with you to make this school a reality for your children. Your first step is to submit ALL requested information on the Grant & Aid link on the FACTS web site. After the school receives their assessment, we will confirm a tuition amount with you.
A St. Madeleine Sophie Parish Family is defined as having at least one parent or guardian baptized Catholic. In addition, the family actively participates in the life of the parish. The family must be registered in the parish office, participate in Eucharistic celebrations, and maintain an annual Stewardship Card on file, making regular contributions to the financial support of the parish.
Families receive the in-parish tuition rate provided they meet the above criteria. If the criteria are not met, the billing status will be changed to the out-of-parish tuition rate. Records will be monitored quarterly. Parishioners will be notified of any delinquencies.
Each family that uses the Sliding Scale or requests Tuition Review is asked to notify the Principal should their income change during the school year. Tuition may be increased or decreased in relation to the change in your family’s financial situation.
