Tuition/Assistance
The Catholic school is a ministry of the Church of Greensburg and of each local parish. In an effort to strengthen Catholic schools and to ensure the accessibility of a Catholic education to all who desire one, the Diocese of Greensburg has adopted the following tuition policy:
- Tuition is based on the cost of educating each student for the academic year.
- Parents who are interested in being considered for tuition assistance must complete and submit a financial aid form within the timeline established by the diocese.
- Parents may appeal to the diocese if they disagree with the tuition assistance award.
- Prompt payment of tuition is required for the school to operate in a fiscally responsible manner. A late fee will be assessed monthly on all delinquent accounts. Families experiencing difficulties that affect their ability to make their tuition payments should contact the school principal or financial secretary.
- Children of families who have been delinquent for two months, and who have not contacted the principal will not receive reports cards and will not be permitted to participate in field trips, sports or any extracurricular activities.
- Families with a three-month delinquency will have ten days to bring their account current. Failure to meet this payment obligation will result in dismissal from school.
- Students who transfer from Aquinas to another school may receive a prorated refund on their tuition. Arrangements for such a refund must be made through the school’s administration.
- No grades or records will be sent for eighth graders or transferring students until tuition is paid.
Diocesan tuition assistance is generated through, the Parish-Supported Financial Aid Fund (PSFA); Diocesan Endowment Funds (DEF); Scholarship Partners Foundation (SPF); Local Financial Aid (LOC) and other important financial sources. Tuition aid is based on need as defined by the Financial Aid Service adopted by the diocese.
The school adheres to the following procedures in regard to tuition:
1. A statement will be sent to those who are delinquent with their tuition payment. An unpaid tuition balance will result in withholding of report cards and a hold on a diploma (if in eighth grade).
2. Eighth grade students whose tuition payments are delinquent will not be permitted to participate in eighth grade awards assembly and graduation.
3. School records, other than health records, will not be forwarded to any new school until all delinquent tuition is paid.
4. By December 15 (first semester) or May 15 (second semester), families who have delinquent accounts will receive a letter by registered mail stating that by not meeting their financial obligations it is their choice not to continue the education of their children at Aquinas Academy.
5. Failure to meet the preschool tuition schedule will result in the child not returning to school the following month.
> Apply for financial aid through FACTS.
> View admission requirements.