Options and Assistance Make a Great Catholic Education Affordable

By Gabe Moreno, ASCS Director of Advancement and Mission

Autumn is here, and the changing of the season lets us know the Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas seasons are fast approaching. At All Saints Catholic School, that means spreading the great news about everything we do to inspire excellence in faith, academics, character and service. I am fortunate to talk with people often about All Saints and the great students who are a part of our community. I get to talk about the seven former ASCS students who became high school valedictorians and salutatorians in the past five years. I get to talk about our religious program that creates faithful young men and women. I get to talk about the incredible programs that help students broaden their minds like the Innovation Lab, the visual and performing arts, and Mandarin and Spanish language instruction. I get to talk about our kind, loving, and caring teachers who go above and beyond for students every day. I get to talk about the small classroom environment that allows teachers and students to build strong relationships and mutual trust, which leads to increased academic outcomes. But one thing almost always comes up, and it is a real consideration for our families. Finances.

Financing a Catholic education is an important discussion for families considering sending their children to a Catholic school. At All Saints, the yearly tuition is $8,760. When some families hear that number, there is some sticker shock. However, All Saints believes that a family’s financial situation should not exclude them from accessing a Catholic education. As a result, we have instituted options for families who wish to send their children to a Catholic school but are hesitant because of the cost. Don’t let this stop you from applying and going through the process. The options of payment plans, tuition assistance, and Diocesan tuition assistance are designed to make a Catholic education affordable for our community.

Payment Plans

All Saints Catholic School offers three payment plans for families to help them afford a Catholic education. The first of these plans is a single full payment. Families can pay tuition in full at the time of enrollment, and many families feel this option meets their needs and saves time. The second payment plan is a two-payment plan. By splitting the cost of tuition in half, some families can make lump-sum payments for each semester. Still, other families are more comfortable with a 10-month payment plan. By spreading the payments over 10 months, families can bring down the tuition bill to less than $900 per month.

Tuition Assistance

In some instances, the tuition for a Catholic school is a sacrifice for families. In these cases, the family can apply for tuition assistance from All Saints and the Diocese of Dallas. Both All Saints Catholic School and the Catholic Diocese of Dallas have funds set aside to help families afford a Catholic education. These programs work together to help families as much as possible. In fact, it is one application system. When families apply for tuition assistance through All Saints Catholic School, they are also applying for tuition assistance from the Catholic Diocese of Dallas. Both organizations can award funds to reduce the out-of-pocket cost for the family. Tuition Assistance applications for new families are due on April 6, 2021. Families can use the 2019 tax returns and the 2020 W-2 forms.

The monetary cost of a Catholic school may seem out of reach or daunting for some families. However, All Saints believes that qualified students should have access to a rigorous Catholic education, no matter the financial situation of a family. The monetary cost is a real cost, but it is an investment in your child, an investment that pays dividends for their entire life.