Tuition Policy: 2025-2026 School Year
Saint Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic school affiliated with the Archdiocese of Denver and a ministry of Saint Joseph Catholic Parish in Fort Collins, Colorado. The school relies upon tuition, parish support, grants, and fundraisers to raise all monies necessary to operate. When determining tuition, we try to keep a balance between affordability for our families and the strategic needs of the school. After careful review of all considerations, tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is:
K-8 Tuition Rates – Catholic Affiliated/Unaffiliated
- 1 student – $7,460 / $9,800
- 2 students (each) – $7,090 / $9,320
- 3 students (each) – $6,740 / $8,860
- 4 students (each) – $6,400 / $8,430
Preschool/Pre-K Tuition Rates
- Preschool – Saint Joseph Parish $3,050
- Preschool – Other Catholic Parish $3,300
- Preschool – Unaffiliated $3,910
- Pre-K (3 day) – Saint Joseph Parish $5,370
- Pre-K (3 day) – Other Catholic Parish $5,620
- Pre-K (3 day) – Unaffiliated $6,880
- Pre-K (5 day) – Saint Joseph Parish $7,610
- Pre-K (5 day) – Other Catholic Parish $7,860
- Pre-K (5 day) – Unaffiliated $9,800
Refer-A-Friend
If you refer a friend and your friend enrolls for the 2025-2026 school year, you and your friend will receive a $100 credit in May 2026 for every student that enrolls!
Tuition Assistance
Right-sized Tuition: Variable Tuition Program
Saint Joseph Catholic School is participating in the Variable Tuition Program. This program adjusts tuition based on a family’s financial position. Every family is strongly encouraged to apply at the link below. In addition, there are other scholarships available such as ACE, and if you haven’t already done so, you may want to speak with your accountant about the rules governing 529 Plans.
To apply to the Variable Tuition Program, please click here and complete the section that pertains to you:
- New (first-time) applicant
- Returning applicant
- Previous year applicant
Note: All who apply through the VTP prior to the deadline are considered for scholarships if they are within our income eligibility guidelines, and those who apply after the April deadline will be considered if more funds come available.
Please contact our business office at businessoffice@stjosephfc.org if you have any questions and/or concerns.
Registration Fee:
The registration fee for K-8 students is $300 per family if received February 14-May 31, 2025; $400 per family if received June 1-July 15, 2025; and $450 per family if received after July 15, 2025. Preschool siblings are $85 per student. The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable and must be paid in full (cash or check) to secure registration.
Parish Support:
Saint Joseph Catholic School is a ministry of Saint Joseph Catholic Parish. The parish provides financial and spiritual support for the school.
SPIRIT Gala Fundraiser:
Our annual SPIRIT Gala in February is the largest school fundraiser and contributes significantly to the school’s operating budget. As part of your commitment to Saint Joseph Catholic School, each family is encouraged to sell raffle tickets, volunteer, and attend this annual event. Contributing a procurement item for the silent and/or live auction is optional.
Grants:
Applications are made to various foundations, such as the Catholic Foundation and the Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal campaign.
Above & Beyond Contribution:
This is a fund for families who can afford to contribute a financial amount above and beyond the set tuition amount of $7,460. Any amount paid above required tuition may be a tax-deductible contribution. Your contribution will help offset the difference between the actual tuition cost and the set tuition amount.
By registering your child/children at Saint Joseph Catholic School, commitments have been made to have the appropriate number of books, desks, teachers, and more to accommodate your child/ren. As such, should you leave during the school year, you agree to pay for the month you notified Saint Joseph Catholic School of your leaving, and the following month. If you register, but do not attend in the fall, you agree to pay for one month.