St. Joseph School is financed through a variety of means including the Education Trust Fund, a generous parish subsidy, ongoing fundraisers and tuition paid by parents. Tuition rates and book fees are reviewed and determined annually by the Education Commission, upon recommendation of the budget committee. The Parish Council gives final approval. The budget for the upcoming year is generally set by the month of April. Since the cost of educating a student far exceeds the amount of tuition paid, school families are expected to contribute regularly to the Sunday collection in support of the parish and the school. A separate tuition rate is charged to non-parishioners.

Book fees are due on, or before, the first day of school.

Choices of tuition payment plans include:

• Plan A - Tuition is paid in one payment at the beginning of the school year.
• Plan B - Tuition is paid in two payments: one-half of total amount due in September, the other half at the beginning of the second semester in January.
• Plan C - Tuition is paid in ten equal monthly payments due on the 5th day of each month, September through June, according to a schedule to be provided each fall. Payments not received in the school office by the 15^th on the month will incur a $15 late fee.

All tuition must be paid in full before enrollment for the following year is guaranteed. Education Commission policy states that it is necessary to deny admittance to students who have an outstanding balance from the previous school year. Delinquent accounts where there are extenuating circumstances can be dealt with on an individual basis through contact with the pastor or principal. A limited number of scholarships are granted each year and may be applied for through the school office.

Delinquent Payments: Any tuition payment not received by the payment due date (or with in the 10 day grace period) shall be considered delinquent.  Parents will be notified in writing that their tuition has become delinquent and that they must respond or make payment within five (5) days. Upon notice of delinquency, the parent will have the following options: 1) Pay the delinquent tuition. 2) Submit for approval, a written alternative payment plan.  3) Request financial assistance in writing.

Financial Agreement Form 2008-2009

Materials Fee
Kindergarten -  through 6 - $100.00
 

	Total	10 Month Plan
Kindergarten  ½ day Kindergarten full day – 6th grade	$1,520.00	$152.00
One Student	$2,000.00	$200.00
Two Students	$3,350.00	$350.00
Three Students	$4,590.00	$459.00
Additional students	$300.00
Out of Parish Rate
Full time One Student Grades K-6	$3,460.00	$346.00
2nd Child	$2,900.00	$290.00