Tuition Policy 2024-2025 School Year
Saint Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic school affiliated with the Archdiocese of Denver and a ministry of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Collins, Colorado. The school relies upon tuition, church 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 2024-2025 school year is:
K-8 Tuition Rates – Catholic Affiliated/Unaffiliated
- 1 student – $6,840 / $8,910
- 2 students (each) – $6,500 / $8,470
- 3 students (each) – $6,180 / $8,050
- 4 students (each) – $5,870 / $7,660
Preschool/Pre-K Tuition Rates
- Preschool – Saint Joseph Parish $2,790
- Preschool – Other Catholic Parish $3,020
- Preschool – Unaffiliated $3,550
- Pre-K (3 day) – Saint Joseph Parish $4,920
- Pre-K (3 day) – Other Catholic Parish $5,150
- Pre-K (3 day) – Unaffiliated $6,250
- Pre-K (5 day) – Saint Joseph Parish $6,980
- Pre-K (5 day) – Other Catholic Parish $7,210
- Pre-K (5 day) – Unaffiliated $8,910
Tuition Assistance
If you would like to apply for tuition assistance, please click HERE and complete the Variable Tuition Application by April 15, 2024.
Refer-A-Friend
If you refer a friend and your friend enrolls for the 2024-2025 school year, you and your friend will receive a $100 credit in May, 2025 for every student that enrolls.
Registration Fee:
The registration fee for K-8 students is $300 per family if received February 3-March 31, 2024; $400 per family if received April 1-May 26, 2024; and $450 per family if received after May 26, 2024. 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.
Saint Joseph Catholic Church Support:
Saint Joseph Catholic School is a ministry of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. The parish provides financial and spiritual support for the school.
SPIRIT Fundraiser:
SPIRIT 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 $6,840. 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.