Tuition Update

Posted: 03/19/2018 - by Charlie Narmi

Saint Albert School Community,

As I announce tuition rates for the coming year, I commend the commitment and sacrifice made by our families, parishes, community, and the Diocese of Des Moines.  Supporting Catholic Education in Council Bluffs requires a shared sacrifice. Such sacrifice and willing generosity are hallmarks of the Saint Albert community. It is your ongoing commitment to a more rigorous and complete education that sustains the Saint Albert Catholic Schools and secures the faith formation of our students.

Highlights of this year’s tuition changes include:

 

  • Kindergarten tuition has increased, and it is now equivalent to the cost of pre-kindergarten less the meal expenses included in pre-school tuition.
  • Kindergarten-5th grade tuition is now the same across all elementary grade levels, and it more closely matches the actual cost of educating elementary students..

  • Tuition increases are consistent across 1st-12th grades to fund the actual costs.

  • 1% increase in the teacher salary schedule.

  • 1% increase in parish support.



Age of Student



Parish *



Non-Parish



2 Day Pre-Kindergarten (PreK3) (Age 3)



131



131



5 Day Pre-Kindergarten (PreK4) (Age 4)



504



504



                         Kindergarten
  - 5
th Grade



430



570



6th– 8th Grades



497



637



9th – 10th Grades



688



828



11th -12th Grades



733



873


Monthly Rate is for a 10-month period from August 2018-May 2019 

Thankfully, our Catholic parishes continue to graciously support Saint Albert by providing over $1.5 million to support the school system’s $6.5 million operating budget.  This support enables Saint Albert to provide generous parish tuition discounts to families who join and support the local Catholic churches. Each year, our pastors expect practicing Catholic families to complete an updated parish verification form to obtain the discount.  This year’s form is available at http://saintalbertschools.org/resources/tuition-financial-aid/.  Please complete and submitted the parish verification after conferring with your Catholic pastor by June 1st, so the parish rate is applied to your tuition statements..

The Catholic Tuition Organization, CTO, provides over $400,000 in financial aid to Saint Albert families who qualify for assistance.  Qualifying families receive need-based scholarships that can reduce the price of attendance by over 50%, and nearly 30% of our families qualify for CTO support.  You can learn more about CTO, the program’s potential to assist your family, and the
application process by accessing . . .
http://saintalbertschools.org/resources/tuition-financial-aid/  Be sure to complete this year’s application by the first Friday in April to receive the maximum aid.

The Saint Albert Education Foundation provides $160,000 in scholarship and tuition support to students.  The foundation provides over 175 financial awards through a combination of scholarships and need-based aid.  These scholarships and need-based awards are available to families who complete the FAIR application (the same application used for CTO).  Remember, the
need-based awards are provided only to families who have successfully completed a FAIR application . . .
http://saintalbertschools.org/welcome/prospective-families/scholarships/

Our school system continues to assist families by providing multi-student discounts and charging tuition for only the three oldest siblings, while four or more family members are attending during the same school year.  Plus, Saint Albert continues to assist new families by providing $500 New Student Discounts for 1st-12th graders entering Saint Albert..

In conclusion, I want to thank you.  Parishes and benefactors, thank you for generously supporting Catholic education in Council Bluffs.  Teachers and staff, thank you for accepting less compensation while assuming greater responsibility for the spiritual formation and academic preparation of Saint Albert Catholic students.  Finally, thank you Saint Albert families for paying tuition and providing a Saint Albert education for your children.

God Bless,

David M. Schweitzer

President, Saint Albert Catholic Schools
schweitzerd@saintalbertschools.org
712-328-2316
400 Gleason Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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