How Catholic School Tuition Assistance Works at Our School

At St. Agnes Academy, we are committed to making our exceptional Catholic education accessible to students from diverse financial backgrounds. Understanding the financial commitment involved, we offer a comprehensive tuition assistance program to support families demonstrating financial need.

This initiative ensures that financial constraints do not hinder prospective students from joining our community. Our approach to tuition assistance reflects our dedication to fostering an inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

We believe that by providing robust support systems, we uphold our mission of delivering quality education rooted in Catholic values. For more information on navigating the application process and understanding the available scope of support, please continue reading.

Let us demystify the process of obtaining Catholic school tuition assistance and provide clarity for families considering St. Agnes for their daughter’s education.

For the 2025-2026 academic year, the St. Agnes Academy tuition is $26,900. This total includes the base tuition of $26,400 and a non-refundable tuition deposit of $500 due upon returning the Enrollment Contract.

We recognize that this represents a significant investment for many families, and our tuition assistance program is designed to help bridge the financial gap for those who qualify.

Our tuition assistance program aims to provide financial support to families who qualify. The financial aid budget provides funds for both partial and full tuition assistance.

Grants for full tuition are the exception since the Financial Aid Committee expects to see the families' willingness to participate in the financial aspects of a student's attendance at St. Agnes Academy.

In the 2024-2025 school year, approximately 20% of our student body received financial assistance totaling nearly $2.8 million, underscoring our commitment to supporting families in need.

To apply for financial aid, families must complete the necessary forms and provide the required documentation, including information about their income.

Adhering to the application deadlines is crucial to ensuring that your family's financial situation is considered when determining aid awards. Early submission is encouraged to facilitate a smooth review process.

While our financial aid program primarily covers tuition and required laptops, families should anticipate additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, and extracurricular activities.

To help manage these costs, St. Agnes offers initiatives like used textbooks and uniform sales during the summer. We strive to minimize these additional expenses to make our education more accessible.

Beyond our internal financial aid, families may explore external tuition assistance programs. For instance, the Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance Program is a yearly commitment by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to keep Catholic schools accessible and affordable. Families interested in this program must complete the application process as outlined by the Archdiocese.

Additionally, organizations like ACE Scholarships offer partial tuition assistance to lower-income families, providing up to $3,000 for high school students. Families are responsible for working out a payment plan with the school for the remainder of the tuition.

At St. Agnes Academy, we are dedicated to ensuring that prospective students do not face financial barriers to accessing our quality Catholic education.

Our comprehensive Catholic school tuition assistance program and external resources reflect our commitment to supporting families in their educational journey. We encourage families to explore these opportunities and reach out with any questions.

For more information about financial aid, please contact Brigid Schiro, our Director of Enrollment Management, at bschiro@st-agnes.org. We would be glad to discuss your financial questions about enrollment at our school!