Tuition Policy

Fees for 2026-2027 School Year:

Enrollment Fee-does NOT go towards tuition $560

· Room parent $30 per student

· Playground $40 per student

· HSA fee $40 per student

· Technology $70 per student

· Book fee $70 per student

· Testing fee $65 per student

· Awards Breakfast (7th) $80 per student

· 8th grade fee $160 per student

1.The cost to educate each child for the 2026-27 School Year will approximate $18,312.00. This cost, less the net tuition rate is funded by the Shrine of St. Jude Parish and the various fundraising efforts of the school parents and our Regional Parishes.

2. Enrollment Fee: encompasses FACTS fees, school fees, and operational expenses. Not refundable

a. $560 per child PreK-6th grade

b. $640 per child 7th grade-includes $80 awards breakfast fee

c. $720 per child 8th grade-includes $160 graduation fee

d. $800 per child if not enrolled by March 2, 2026-Present families only

3. Tuition policy: Enrolling your child(ren) and signing the tuition Policy statement you are obligated for 50% of the tuition if the student(s) are not withdrawn by March 2, 2026. Full tuition is obligated if not withdrawn by April 13, 2026. Once School Begins if you withdraw your child for any reason, you are obligated to pay the full tuition for the 2026-2027 school year.

a. St. Jude Thaddeus Foundation-must apply for FACTS Financial aid to qualify. Application due no later than March 2, 2026

b. To receive the Catholic Tuition, Families must be an active member of a Roman Catholic Church. Priority goes to Shrine of St. Jude, St. Francis, St. Catherine’s, and Our Lady Queen of America’s. The Pastor’s verification form must be submitted on or before March 2, 2026 to receive the Catholic Rate. Any form submitted after March 2, 2026 will not be eligible.

4. Tuition payments: Tuition payments are required to be made through FACTS and may be made quarterly, semi-annually, or over a 10, 11or 12-month period. These payments are made only on the 15thof the month.

5. Late payment policy: Students will not be permitted to return to school on the first day unless a tuition agreement has been set up with the FACTS and payments are current. As a new quarter begins, students will not be permitted to go back to school if the tuition account is in arrears. This policy will be strictly enforced. St. Jude Regional Catholic School reserves the right to cancel the registration of any student(s) whose family fails to satisfactorily meet its tuition or fees obligation. Student report cards, results of standardized testing and/or transfer information will not be sent or completed until all accounts and fees are paid in full.