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Saint Joseph School - Fairhaven, Massachusetts
LEARNING FOR LIFE SINCE 1908
TUITION AND FEES:
Tuition 2012-2013
| Grade 1 — Grade 8 | Parishioner | $3175.00 | $288.64 per month on FACTS* |
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| Non-Parishioner | $3275.00 | $297.73 per month on FACTS* | |
| Kindergarten | Parishioner | $3200.00 | $290.91 per month on FACTS* |
| Non-Parishioner | $3300.00 | $300.00 per month on FACTS* | |
*Based on 11 monthly payments |
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| First child pays full tuition: $175.00 reduction for each additional child | |||
Parish Assistance:
Parents who enroll their child in any Catholic Parish School may request Financial Assistance for grades 1-8 from their home Parish, by sending a subsidy request to their Pastor. St. Joseph Parishioners must submit a subsidy request to Fr. Tom McElroy by April 14th. (Forms available in the School Office). Non-Parishioners need to contact their own Pastors.
Diocesan Assistance:
Additional Financial Assistance based on family need is also available from the Diocesan St. Mary's Fund for students in grades K-8. Forms are available in the School Office. Once Financial Aid is verified, monthly Tuition payments will be adjusted.
| Early Childhood: Full Day Preschool 3 & 4 year old |
Parishioner | $3950.00 | $359.09 per month on FACTS* |
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| Non-Parishioner | $4050.00 | $368.18 per month on FACTS* | |
*Based on 11 monthly payments |
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| First child pays full tuition: $175.00 reduction for each additional child | |||
| Note: No Financial Aid is available for Preschool; however, Tuition expenses for Preschool and Kindergarten may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for further information. | |||
Fees
| Registration Fee: | $130.00 per student- Preschool — Grade 8 NOTE: This fee must be paid at the time of registration |
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| Technology/Material Fee: | $150.00 per student Preschool — Kindergarten $125.00 per student Grade 1 thru Grade 8 NOTE: This fee must be paid at the time of registration. It is used for workbooks, technology hardware, supplies and other consumable items. |
Tuition Payment Options
- Payment in full, check, cash or credit card, on or before July 1, 2012.
- Monthly payments through the Facts Tuition Management System over a period of 11 months beginning in July of 2012.
- Parents may select the 5th or the 20th of the month for automatic bank payments.
Information on FACTS Tuition Management is available at the office or if you're ready to apply or pay your bill on-line: FACTS Tuition Management (12/13) . There is a $38.00 non-refundable enrollment fee for this service.
Mandatory Fundraising Obligation
Fundraising: Preschool through Grade 8 $300.00 per family
- The Fundraising maybe met by:
- Making a cash payment of $300.00 on or before September 30, 2012 or adding to your Tuition.
- The $200 Calendar Raffle (November).
- The $100 Walk-a-Thon (May) — each family that raises $100, they get one week for dress down.
- Your tuition cost is only part of the total picture. The actual K-8 per pupil cost at Saint Joseph School is over
$5,500.00 per child. These expenses are met through:
- Tuition
- Fundraising Office (part of the parents' financial obligation)
- 3 Parish/Diocesan Financial Aid
- As a result, it is very important to make tuition payments in a timely fashion and:
- To apply for financial aid from your parish, from St. Mary's Fund or assume total tuition cost
- To meet your fundraising obligation
- To be responsible, committed, and involved, in order to keep the deficit minimal so that Saint Joseph School can continue to provide the best environment for your child's spiritual and academic development!