Tuition Philosophy
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, we have set tuition reflective of the amount the parish will expend to educate each child. We ask that each family with the means make that commitment. For those who find that impossible, yet are still desirous of the program we offer, we have established a matrix that allows for a reduction in tuition based upon family income and family size. In those cases where the matrix would still require an over extension of family resources, we extend the opportunity to meet with the administration to explore additional assistance.
Registration Fee
As a planned funding strategy for the school program, the School Commission has chosen a tuition structure that attempts to reflect most 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.
K-8 Tuition Rates
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.
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 8:30 am until 12:00 pm. The afternoon session runs from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. The goal is to have any fees collected match the expenses we incur in its operation. (Important Note: There is no Sliding Scale matrix for PK.)
International F-1 Student Tuition
The cost of tuition for Internationally visiting students with an eligible Visa, who require an I-20 application is $16,365 annually per student GradesK-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.
Tuition Information
Tuition for registered and stewardship contributing Parish families is not equivalent to the cost of educating a child at St. Madeleine Sophie School. A scholarship award reflective of what an average household contributes in the Sunday Stewardship collection, supports tuition contributions. The parish Sunday collection is the main source of income from which the parish supports 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 |
