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Tuition

The Finance Committee, after analysis of past history, projected expenses, student population, etc, recommends the tuition to the Pastor, Principal and the Educational Advisory Council who set the tuition. Parents are notified of tuition at the time of registration.

Tuition Payment Option Policy

Tuition may be paid in installments. FACTS Management Company collects tuition in June though March for the next school year. Tuition is deducted electronically from a bank account. 
FACTS Agreements are for students in Kindergarten-Grade 8 ONLY.
Pre-School is a separate program and cannot be included on this agreement. 
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FACTS Management Link for 23-24 Tuition Agreement: 
https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3MC9Q
FACTS Management Support Line: 1-866-441-4637

Information may be obtained from Ms. Lisa Strozyk in the Busienss Office (lstrozyk@southtownscatholic.org). 

**To make a payment in person, please see Lisa Strozyk in the School Business Office, located in the in the Parish Offices. 

Kindergarten to Grade 8 Tuition  2023-2024

The cost to educate one child at Southtowns Catholic School is approximately $8,072.   The difference between per pupil cost and tuition is the subsidy paid by Saint John Paul II Parish and  SCS Fundraising.  (Ex: Parishioner - one child - subsidy is approximately $3,772)
 
PARISHIONER: (Student that attend Southtowns Catholic School, that are from a parish without a school pay Parishioner Rates)
 
One Child = $4,300          
​Two Children = $7,100
Three Children = $8,800
 
NON-PARISHIONER:
 
One Child = $4,550    Two Children = $7,200   Three Children = $9,000

Preschool 3 Tuition 2023-2024

3 Year Old Program: FULL DAY! (8AM- 2PM) 
   •      Monday through Friday - $4,800 Per Year 
$480.00 10 monthly payments - August through May
  • Monday, Wednesday & Friday-  $3,750 Per Year​ ​
$375.00 10 monthly payment- August through May 


Kindergarten Readiness Tuition 2023-2024

4 Year Old Program: FULL DAY!
 •      Monday through Friday - $4,800 Per Year 
$480.00 10 monthly payments - August through May
  • Monday, Wednesday & Friday-  $3,750 Per Year​  
$375.00 10 monthly payment- August through May 
 

Delinquent Tuition Policy

As specified in the FACTS Management Agreement Policy, there is a $25.00 returned payment fee. Three attempts will be made to collect payments.
How does SCS Referral and Incentive Programs work?

The Referral Program:
Our Referral Program rewards existing SCS families with $250 off their tuition when a new family (K-8) mentions their name at the time of registration.

The Incentive Program
The SCS Incentive Program begins September 2020 and it applies only to currently enrolled PreK three and four year old students who will register for Southtowns Catholic School Kindergarten.
 
If a student attends both the three and four year old programs, the family will receive a $250 tuition savings upon registering for SCS Kindergarten and Grade 1.
 
If a student attends the four year old program, the family receives a $250 savings upon registering which applies only to Kindergarten.

Registration Fees

Yearly Registration Fees are due with all Registration Forms. Registration Fees are non-refundable.

  $125.00 for one child
  $175.00 for two children
  $225.00 for three or more children

​Families registering their children for Preschool through Grade 8, in addition to registering a sibling for Preschool, will pay the above rates. ​

Enrichment Fees 

This $300 fee was established to offset fundraising. It can either be paid in full at registration or added to your tuition account balance.  
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TUITION ASSISTANCE: 
(for students enrollent in Kindergarten- Grade 8) 
Parents are encouraged to first apply for the Bison Fund Scholarship. Families must apply online by March 15th, 2023
to be considered.
http://bisonfund.com/our-scholarships  
Contact information for the Bison Fund: 
Cindy McDonald 716-854-0869 ext.1
or email cmcdonald@bisonfund.com
Information regarding this program is included in the registration packets. 
 
Southtowns Catholic School has a Tuition Assistance Program. The application form is sent home in September. Applications are due by October 1st. Awards will be applied to tuition balances by the end of October. 

Anyone who is not eligible for the programs, but wishes to be considered  for the Tuition Assistance, should make an appointment with the Principal. Tuition Assistance is awarded based on need.  Assistance is not given for voluneer work. 

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