TUITION, REGISTRATION, SUBSIDY, BOOK AND INSURANCE FEE PAYMENTS
There are two options for tuition payments. You may pay in full by August 1st or you must join the SMART Tuition Program. SMART application forms must be completed and returned to the office. You may choose automatic deduction or use a coupon book. Call the office if you need an application. Those who pay in full by August 1st may pay with a credit card. If you’re interested in using a credit card, please stop in the office.
Registration fees are payable during the scheduled period. Book and supply fees are due by August 1st. FAMILIES REQUESTING PARISH SUBSIDY MUST BRING THE APPROPRIATE FORMS TO THEIR PASTOR BY MARCH 25th. It is not the responsibility of the school to forward the forms to the pastors. Pastors may require certain guidelines for this subsidy. Check with your pastor for these guidelines.
Parishioners of St. John’s will only receive subsidy if they have been active members of the parish for at least a year and support the church in a meaningful way through the envelope system. As stated in policy 3240.1, revision 1, “Registration is understood as having, in accord with parish procedures, signed a census card or the equivalent. The term presupposes active parish membership and parish support.” It is important to attend Mass every weekend with your children as this is part of active parish membership, for subsidy is for those who are raising their children to be active members of the Catholic Church.
The following are due dates and late fees:
Re-registration forms and $50 fee per child are due January. A late fee of $35 per child will be added for late forms and fees.
Parish subsidy forms not completed and returned to the school in April will cause a $35 late fee to be added.
The tuition deposit of $200 is due April 1st. If it is not turned in then the child’s name is withdrawn from the school roster for the following school year. Should the tuition deposit be paid after the due date, provided the space has not been filled, then a $35 late fee will need to be paid.
If a check cannot be cashed because of insufficient funds, there will be a returned check charge. If it happens a second time, further payments will only be accepted in cash or by bank check.
REFUND POLICY
Both the registration fee and book fee are non-refundable. Tuition refunds are the following:
Full Payment by August 1 - payment is fully refundable if the student withdraws by September 1 and 50% if the student withdraws by October 30th. If a student withdraws for any reason after October 30th, the entire tuition is non-refundable. If you are paying through SMART and withdraw your child/ren after October 30th full tuition is still due and payable.
IF A PARENT DECIDES TO WITHDRAW THEIR CHILD FROM ST. JOHN SCHOOL AFTER OCTOBER 30TH, FULL TUITION MUST STILL BE PAID NO MATTER WHAT TYPE OF PAYMENT SCHEDULE IS MADE.
A $200.00 (non-refundable) deposit on the next year’s tuition is required by April 1st.
INSURANCE
St. John School has enrolled in an accident insurance policy with Bailey Agency. Each student is covered for any school related accident. The coverage extends door-to-door, from the time the student leaves for school in the morning, until he/she returns home in the afternoon. It also involves any extra-curricular activities 12 months a year.
If parents have health insurance, this policy will cover expenses (i.e. deductibles, etc.) over their existing insurance,
If parents have no health insurance, this policy will pay for all covered expenses on a primary basis (meaning this insurance pays first).
If an accident occurs, contact the school office for accident report forms. For more information about this insurance, contact Brian Cole at Bailey Agencies (1-860-446-8255).