Financial Information

2024-25 Tuition Policy

Our school is a private, Catholic school. Tuition covers a portion of the cost to educate each child with the remaining support coming from parishioner contributions, donations, and endowments. Therefore, parent/guardian commitment to tuition obligations is crucial to the school's operation. St. Michael Catholic Schools strives to provide the best Catholic education possible, while utilizing available scholarships, to make it as affordable as possible for our families.

2024-25 Preschool

Full time student 5 day 8:00 AM-2:45 PM: $5,500 ($550 a month)
Part time student 3 day MWF 8:00 AM-2:45 PM: $3,300 ($330 a month)

2024-25 K-8 Tuition

$7,665 per student, $300 Archangels + Obiligation

• The majority of students will be eligible for Indiana Choice Scholarship.

• Other scholarships and tuition support are available and will be discussed during Enrollment/Tuition Contract meetings.

• Archangels + fee is $300 per family. This portion can be paid by the family or can be provided for via 3 volunteer hours for the school.  Opportunities would include, but are not limited to:

        Working K of C Bingo - 1-2 shifts

        Volunteering in the lunch room
             
              Volunteering in the library

        Volunteering at Race for Education, St. Nicholas Shop, A Night Out for St. Michael, etc.

        Leading an afterschool club

        Volunteering for office help - such as making copies, organizing, or etc.

We participate in the Choice Scholarship Program, the Tax Credit Scholarship Program, as well as a variety of other scholarships. Many of our families have no out-of-pocket tuition expenses.

Student Fees
Preschool - $100 per student non-refundable registration plus a $10 t-shirt fee is due at the time of registration.

K-8 - $100 per family, a non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of enrollment.

Tuition Payment Options
Families are required to make tuition payments using one of these two options:

• Full Payment- Registration fee paid at time of enrollment and full year tuition paid by August 1.  If tuition is paid by credit card via Square, a 3% administrative fee will be charged.

• Monthly Payment - The registration fee is due at the time of enrollment and tuition is paid monthly, over a ten-month period (August-May) through the school office. If tuition is paid by credit card via Square, a 3% administrative fee will be charged.

Late Payments
A $40 fee for late payments will be assessed if monthly payment is not received by the 10th of the month.  Families who are 60 days in arrears will be notified their child(ren) may not be allowed to attend school according to the "Non-Admission" specifications of this policy.

Returned Checks and EFTs
Any check made out to the school and returned due to insufficient funds is subject to a $37 service fee by the school.

Non-Admission of Students Due to Delinquent Tuition
Families who fail to pay tuition according to the policy, or who have failed to make suitable arrangements with the school administration, will be informed that their child(ren) will not be readmitted to the school.

Families must be current in payment of tuition:

• By August 1 in order to be admitted on the first day of school.

• By May 15 in order to receive the final report card and academic record.

Contact the school office for help with financial assistance.