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Tuition and Payment Information

Charlottesville Catholic School uses a ‘Cost-Based / Need-Based’ tuition model for setting the standard tuition rate.

The ‘cost-based’ concept encourages schools to do three things. First, determine the true cost of education and calculate the actual cost-per-pupil. Second, establish that calculated cost as the standard tuition rate. And third, convert third party fundraising dollars to a more targeted ‘need-based’ tuition aid.

Based on the ‘cost to educate’ model, the standard tuition rate for 2010-11 will be $7,150. (see Financial Grant & Aid options below) While we are aware that this represents a significant investment in your child’s education, please note that this tuition rate is simply the cost to educate your child. No more, no less.

In an aim to reduce this burden, we are going to continue to offer substantial multi-child discounts which are detailed below.

In addition, it remains our priority to support families with financial constraints. For these families, we will continue to budget a significant sum from anticipated third party income for financial scholarships in 2010-11. This tuition aid is only possible by having tuition fees set at the true ‘cost to educate’ and by maintaining our development and fundraising efforts.

We wish to stress that if tuition rates are a concern, we would encourage you to apply for the additional financial grants and scholarship money through the confidential FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment Service. This can be done on-line at www.factstuitionaid.com.

We emphasize that our goal is to make Catholic education fully accessible to our wide community. That is why this new tuition model focuses on providing the greatest level of financial aid possible.

In keeping with Bishop DiLorenzo’s goal to keep the cost of Catholic education as affordable as possible, CCS is, and shall remain, one of the most cost effective institutions among Charlottesville’s private schools, as well as the Diocese of Richmond’s regional Catholic schools.

It remains an honor and privilege to meet the intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of your children here at CCS, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family to our school.

2010-2011 Pre-K Tuition and Fees

Application Fee

$100 for one applicant or $175 per family for 2 or more applicants – non-refundable – due with the application.

Tuition: $3,000 (Pre-K morning program 8:30 – 12:00)

Pre-K Extended Day Program:  Prorated tuition rates are available for commitments for specific weekdays (i.e. every Tuesday).   Drop in use of the Pre-K Extended Day Program will be based on space availability on that day.

Monday-Thursday:                        $2,000 (annual tuition in addition to Pre-K a.m. tuition)

Pro-rated per each weekday:     $500 (annual tuition in addition to Pre-K a.m. tuition)

Drop-in rate per day:                     $20 (daily rate)

Family tuition discounts and financial scholarships are not available for Pre-K tuition.

Note: these prices, dates, and procedures are for the 2010-2011 school year.

2010-2011 Grades K-8 Tuition and Fees

Application Fee (for new applicants)

$100 for one applicant or $175 per family for 2 or more applicants( non-refundable), due with the application.

Tuition: $7,150 (see Financial Scholarship options)

Tuition Discounts for Siblings

-Tuition Discount for Second Oldest Child : 10%

-Tuition Discount for Third Oldest Child: 25%

(new families only)

-Tuition Discount for Fourth Oldest Child and subsequent children: 50%

(grand-fathered rights for current families)

-Tuition Discount for Fourth Oldest Child and subsequent children: 75%

Note: these prices, dates, and procedures are for the 2010-20011 school year.

Important Dates: 2010-2011 Tuition and Financial Scholarships

  • October 1, 2009 – February 1, 2010 (Please note: Deadline for first round consideration has been extended to February 23rd due to the resceduling of our Winter Open House, due to snow delays): Applications for the 2010-2011 school year are being accepted and considered for the first round of enrollment contracts beginning in mid-March. Any applications received after this date will be considered as spaces remain available.
  • January 29, 2010: Re-enrollment contracts will be issued to parents of students currently enrolled in grades K-7.
  • We expect all families, who feel they may require financial assistance, to complete the confidential FACTS Grant and Aid application on-line at www.factstuitionaid.com.
  • February 12, 2010: Re-enrollment contracts, with deposit, must be returned to CCS.
  • March 16, 2010: Grant and Aid Applications (on-line ) including 2009 TAX returns due to FACTS for re-enrolling families (new families will receive FACTS application information and deadline at time of contract offer).
  • April 5, 2010: Decisions on Financial Aid will be made and advised to re-enrolling families. Revised tuition invoices will be sent to any family granted aid. (Financial Aid decisions for new families will be made in a timely fashion after the school has received the FACTS analysis report.)
  • May 1, 2010: 30% of total Tuition due or FACTS Tuition Management Program forms completed and returned to CCS. No tuition refunds or cancellation of FACTS agreement can be made after this date.
  • May 2, 2010: Non-paid seats will be filled.
  • July 1, 2010: Balance (remaining 70%) of tuition due.

Financial Scholarships

Financial scholarships are available for families in need of tuition assistance. Applications can made on-line at www.factstuitionaid.com. Please read the Financial Scholarships FAQs for more information.

Payment Methods for PreK-Grade 8

A tuition deposit of $300 is required for each student when the signed enrollment contract is submitted, regardless of payment plan.

Option 1: Split Payment Plan 30% payment due by May 1, 2010 and balance paid by July 1, 2010-no administrative or insurance fees-pay directly to the school – Credit Card Payments cannot be accepted.Option 2: FACTS Tuition Management Plan (10 monthly payments)-Payment will be made by automatic bank withdrawal, managed by FACTS Tuition Management-Administrative fee of 4% of the total tuition (distributed among all payments)-Completed FACTS form (available in the school office) is due by May 1st-Tuition Payments by automatic withdrawal are for 10 months (July-April).