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Tuition comprises all fees including registration, tuition, technology, STEAM/Art, school supplies, classroom fees, field trip fees and plant maintenance assessments. Eighth grade graduation event fee and over-night field trips are invoiced separately. School uniforms must be purchased separately through Dennis Uniform. Our fundraising efforts help keep our Tuition Costs down.

Preschool

The all-in Preschool tuition costs for the 2021-2022 school year are:

5-day Program......................$8,137 per student
3-day Program......................$5,423 per student
2-day Program......................$4,094 per student

A New Student Fee of $50.00 is due upon enrollment for all new Preschool students.

TK- Grade 8

The all-in TK-Grade 8 tuition costs for the 2021-2022 school year are:

TK - Grade 5..........................$12,829 per student
Grade 6 - 8............................$13,342 per student

A New Student Fee of $125.00 is due upon enrollment for all new TK-8 students.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "All-in Tuition Costs?"

All-in Tuition Costs are comprised of all previously segregated fees to include registration, technology, STEAM/Art, school supplies, classroom fees, field trip fees and plant maintenance assessments. School uniforms must be purchased separately through Dennis Uniform. Our fundraising efforts help keep our Tuition Costs down.

How can I pay Tuition?

After a non-refundable deposit per student of your all-in Tution Cost plus the new student fee, St. Junipero Serra Catholic School offers a multitude of payment options to our families allowing for maximum flexibility. After deposit and new student fee, the balance may be paid in the following manners:

One annual payment due in July each year
Two semi-annual payments due in July and December each year
10 monthly payments commencing July of each year
11 monthly payments commencing July of each year
12 monthly payments commencing July of each year

How can I reduce my Tuition cost?

Scrip Rebate Program
You can reduce your Tuition Cost through our Scrip Rebate Program. Families receive 50% of EVERY scrip rebate dollar as a credit toward tuition costs. Additionally, the remaining 50% of EVERY scrip rebate dollar will be recognized as a tax-deductible donation to St. Junipero Serra Catholic School. There is no limit to earned rebates which equates to extensive savings for our families!

529 Education Savings Plan Can Now Help With SJSC Tuition
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 allows families to withdraw up to $10,000 tax-free from their 529 savings plan to pay for private school tuition. These educational savings plans were traditionally used by families to invest and save for their children's college tuition. This new law, which became effective January 1, 2018, opens up this tax benefit to families for K-12 private school tuition. We encourage all SJSC families to check with their tax professional or financial adviser for more information about this new law.

What does family involvement look like at St. Junipero Serra Catholic School?

Our dynamic St. Serra community thrives on our parents' time, talent, and treasure. To best manage these resources, each family is required to perform sixty (60) hours of service benefiting the school. There are a multitude of volunteer opportunities which meet this requirement and allow for you to get involved in this great community. Each family is responsible for recording their service hours online via the FACTS SIS system.

Is there a multi-student discount?

Yes. A multi-student discount is available for families with three or more students.

3 students: 5% for all students
4 students: 10% for all students
5 students: 15% for all students
6 or more students: 25% for all students

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance applications for the 2021-22 school year has closed.

At St. Junipero Serra Catholic School, part of our mission is to provide the opportunity for every student to receive a Catholic Education. We are therefore committed to financially assisting students and families who might not otherwise be able to attend.

We offer financial assistance in the form of Tuition Assistance that does not need to be repaid. The availability of Assistance funds varies according to each school year’s fundraising, and even though a family may qualify, this does not guarantee that funds are available. An award one year is not a guarantee of an award in the future. An average award is between 5%-15% of total all-in Tuition costs and is based on financial need.

In order to be eligible for Tuition Assistance, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Completed financial aid applications for the 2021-22 school year, including all required documents, must be submitted to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment by March 26, 2021.
Returning families must re-apply for financial aid each year.
Students must be accepted and enrolled to be considered for aid.
Demonstrate a need as determined by FACTS and the St. Serra Assistance Committee (3rd party, blind).

For questions contact Dana Hardenburgh at dhardenburgh@serraschool.org