St. Catharine School works under a non-traditional tuition structure.  While a different tuition structure, it has been the philosophy of St. Catharine Parish that the school and parish will work with any family who wishes to have a Catholic education for their child.

• All parents who are active and participating members of St. Catharine Parish receive a parish subsidy amount that offsets the difference between the per-pupil cost and the published tuition rate for each child. This is designated a Level I grant.

• Parents who are active members of St. Catharine Parish and need additional financial assistance beyond the Level I grant complete a FACTS tuition assistance application form. Information is sent to all parents regarding the form and the deadline date for completion.  The principal of the school receives this information in a spreadsheet and based on the FACTS information, distributes addition tuition assistance funds for those families who indicate a need.  This is designated as a Level II grant.  This FACTS information also qualifies those families with possible additional tuition assistance from the Diocese of Columbus.

• Parents who are active, participating members of a sending parish without a school (i.e. St. Thomas, St. Mary (Groveport), St. Patrick, etc.) also may qualify for additional assistance (Level II grant) but their financial assistance comes from this sending parish after consultation with the individual pastors at each of the sending parishes. The information generated from the FACTS application is given to the individual pastors.  The parents then pay for the published tuition rate/ child.  The difference between the tuition rate and the per-pupil cost is determined through a discussion between the parent of the child and the pastor of the sending parish. The sending parish then sends a check to the school based on the discussion between the pastor and the family.

• Non-parishioners: See Tuition Rates chart below.

2022-23 Tuition Rates

Payment Plans

• There are two payment options available for payment of tuition, whether it is the Non-Parish Tuition or the Participating Tuition.  The first payment option is to pay the amount of tuition in full so that the school or parish office receives it no later than June 5.

• The second payment option is through the monthly tuition payment option.  Saint Catharine School uses the FACTS Tuition Management as part of our payment service available to you.  The FACTS fee to manage deferred tuition payments is $50.00 per family, regardless of the number of students.  Information on the program can be obtained through the school website.

• Whether tuition is prepaid or paid through the Monthly Tuition Payment Program, the first payment is due during the month of July. If no payment has been made by that time, the student will not be admitted to Catharine School for the school year unless parents have made special arrangements with the pastor or principal.