St. Teresa School Tuition and Fees

A $200 registration fee is due upon acceptance into St. Teresa’s School. This fee is non-refundable. A $376 educational fee per student is due at the time of enrollment. All Kindergarten students are required to pay an additional $400.00 kindergarten fee upon acceptance into the program. Educational fees are refundable at 50% before August 1st. Please note that refunds will not be given to parents/guardians after the August 1st deadline.

Fees per School Year
Non-refundable Registration Fee	$200.00
Book and Educational Fee	$376.00
Kindergarten Fee (per student)	$400.00
Kindergarten Testing Fee (per student, due on testing date)	$25.00

Tuition per School Year
Category A - Member of St. Teresa Parish, tithe $500 annually to parish, $50 to CSA & verified weekly worship
First Child	$3,475
Second Child	$2,050
Each Additional Child	$1,800
Category B - All others who do not meet above criteria
First Child	$5,025
Second Child	$2,875
Each Additional Child	$2,325

 

For those with the financial ability to pay more than the assigned tuition rate, the GAP between the assigned tuition and budgeted cost of education per child ($6,262.00) can be contributed as a tax-deductible donation. Contribution of all or a portion of this GAP is greatly appreciated.

Payment Options

• Payment Option A - Full payment due August 10, 2011
  • Payment Option B - One half due August 10, 2011 and the balance due January 10, 2012 through FACTS Tuition Management 
• Payment Option C - Ten equal monthly payments due on the tenth of each month beginning in August and ending in May through FACTS Tuition Management
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• Option B & C families must enroll or re-enroll with FACTS Tuition Management

Tuition Categories

Category A

This category is for active, committed members of St. Teresa of Avila Parish only. These families choose to journey with St. Teresa of Avila Parish community by regular participation at Sunday Eucharist (Mass), be registered in the parish and sharing their time, talent, and treasure. Families must have a previous 12 month history of contributions of at least $500.00 to St. Teresa of Avila Parish and an annual gift of $50 or more to CSA for diocesan needs.  No "one time" or "once a year" monies will be accepted to qualify for Category A.

Category B

All others who do not meet the criteria of Category A.

LATE FEES

Any monies owed to the school, such as ASP, fundraising assessment and any other miscellaneous school billings are due by the 30th of the following month. Statements are sent the first week of the month every month. If payment is not made by the 30th of that month a late fee of $25.00 is applied to your account. A list of tuition and fee delinquencies will be sent to the Finance Committee. Please notify the office as soon as possible if you are unable to pay delinquent fees or tuition. If tuition and/or other fees have not been paid by the end of the semester without making previous arrangements with the administration, a student’s placement will not be held for the next semester. Continual refusal to pay outstanding tuition or fees will be referred to a legal or collection agency. Semester Report Cards and/or school records may be withheld until delinquent accounts are brought current.

 

RETURNED CHECK FEES

For each check written to the school or SCRIP program that is returned by the issuing bank, a $25.00 fee will be charged. The $25.00 fee may be added to your school account and included in your monthly statement. If a second returned check is received from the bank on the same account, we will require that all financial obligations be paid with cash, money order or a cashier’s check.