Fair Share
Unique to St. John School, Fair Share is a tuition program that allows St. John School to be one of the most accessible schools for Catholic families in Seattle. The Fair Share philosophy applies to all families at St. John School. Parish families determine the maximum amount they can honestly afford to pay toward the cost to educate their child(ren). Out-of-parish families are asked to pay the budgeted cost to educate their child(ren). All families are asked to support the school to the best of their ability through volunteerism and participation in school endeavors, such as Jog-a-thon, the Auction and the Annual Fund. The Fair Share philosophy is inherent to our Mission of creating an inclusive community.
| 2024-2025 Tuition | 1st Child | 2nd Child | 3rd Child | 4th+ Child |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Parish | $10,266.00 per student | $7,460.00 per student | $6,379.00 per student | $6,379.00 per student |
| Out of Parish | $13,688.00 per student | |||
| Preschool 3-Day | $4,521.00 per student | |||
| Preschool 5-Day | $7,192.00 per student |
All parish families are asked to strive for the Cost to Educate of $13,688.00 per student for 2024-2025.
Eligibility to Pledge Tuition as a Parish Member Requirements
Families eligible to pledge tuition as a Parish member are expected to be active and participating members of St. John Parish for at least six months prior to school registration:
- Register in the parish office and annually file a Sacrificial Giving card
- Attend Sunday Mass at St. John regularly
- Contribute to the life of the parish by participating in one of the many parish ministries
- Tithe regularly (weekly or monthly) and make a consistent effort to meet that pledge
- Attend the annual State of the Parish presentation (November)
- At least one parent must be baptized Catholic
Out of Parish Tuition
Out of Parish Tuition, based on the budgeted cost to educate one student, is $13,688.00 per child, and is considered the ‘Fair Share’ for students/families not registered with St. John the Evangelist Parish.
Preschool Tuition for 2024-2025
- $7,192.00 per year 5-day program
- $4,521.00 per year 3-day program
The preschool runs September through mid-June. Preschool tuition is not part of the Fair Share Program.
Additional Fees
| Fee Description | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| New Family Registration (PreK-8) | $400 |
| Returning Family Registration (PreK-8) | $400 |
| Disaster Preparedness/Student | $20 |
| Auction Class Project/Student | $10 |
| Middle School Elective Class Fee (grades 6, 7 & 8) | $25 |
| Grade 8 – Graduation Fee | $100 |
financial Aid information for k-8 families
St. John School offers access to two types of financial aid based on need: Fulcrum Foundation Tuition Assistance Grants and St. John School Financial Aid for families of students in kindergarten through eighth grade. If you think your family will need financial aid for the next academic year, we encourage you to submit your financial aid application early in the admissions process.
Fulcrum Foundation Tuition Assistance Grants (TAP Grants): The Fulcrum Tuition Assistance Grant Program is designed for families and students currently enrolled or applying for the next school year in any Catholic school, grades K-12, in the Archdiocese of Seattle. A family must apply each year through FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment to qualify for a grant; all awards are made based on financial need.
- Available to parish and non-parish families
- Parish families awarded this grant will not see a reduction in their tuition pledge; rather, the grant helps make up the difference between the pledge and the cost to educate. Families pledging below the suggested parish rate are encouraged to apply.
- Out-of-parish families will see a reduction in their tuition obligation.
- Income/needs-based grants
- Application opens October 1. Submit a request for financial aid/tuition assistance through FACTS.
St. John School Financial Aid Awards
- Limited aid is available to out-of-parish families of students entering grades Kindergarten through eight, based on financial need.
- Submit the supplemental form directly to the school office, attention: Andrea Marquez, by December 31, 2024.
- To be considered for St. John School aid, families must also apply for the Fulcrum Foundation grant through FACTS.
Documents Required
- W-2s from the previous year
- Documentation for child support, DSHS, rental receipts, other miscellaneous income
- Any other pertinent documents
Deadline
- The Fulcrum Foundation application deadline is December 31, 2024.
- All documents must be submitted online by the deadline. If you need assistance scanning and uploading, please contact Andrea Marquez in the school office.
