Tuition & Assistance

The Diocese of Lansing offers grants for families who qualify for assistance. To apply for grants, please complete the application using the link below. Diocesan grant applications are due on or before March 1.  https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3YYVC


We also have a new funding source available for tuition assistance. The Covenant Education Fund (CEF) is for the express purpose of assisting families who want to place their child(ren) in an orthodox Christian school environment but do not have sufficient financial means to do so. Families may apply for the additional funding needed to place their child(ren) in their Christian school of choice. You will apply for CEF assistance through the diocese using the same link above. The diocesan grant application is also used to determine need for families who are seeking assistance from this new funding source. 




Kindergarten-6th Grade Tuition


Non-Refundable enrollment/re-enrollment fee (per family............................$125.00

Book fee/activities fee (per student).......................$200.00

Tuition (per student)......................................................$1,000.00

 

 

*The actual cost to educate a student at St. Paul School is approximately $9,300.00. The parish subsidizes a substantial portion of each child's education through the Sunday collection, and there are other contributing income sources as well.


Payment plans are available; payment plans are set up during the online enrollment process. 


Preschool Tuition (3 & 4-year-olds)


Non-Refundable enrollment fee (per family).......$125.00

Book fee/activities fee (per student)........................$200.00

Tuition (per student)........................................................$1000.00

We offer preschool five mornings a week (September - May) from 8:40 AM-12:00 PM for 3 & 4-year-olds in a combined classroom. 

Afternoon extended day preschool/childcare is available Monday - Thursday (preschool childcare rates apply.) $8.00/hr. Please contact the school at (989) -725-7766 for more information about our preschool program.

Affording Catholic Education

We offer a variety of ways to reduce your tuition. We want to make Catholic education affordable for all families who want to provide a faith-based education to their child(ren). Following is a list of ways to help you make your tuition affordable.


Diocesan Scholarships/Grants: 

The Diocese of Lansing Scholarship program is a need-based assistance program. Need is determined by an independent, third-party service, FACTS, which makes its assessment based on income and tax information. However, the FACTS application does have a section that offers the family to list any changes in their financial situation, and these are taken into consideration by the individual schools.


Grant Criteria eligibility for all grants:
  • Families must complete a FACTS financial aid application online on or before March 1.
  • The student must show a financial need of at least $750.00
  • The Student must be Catholic, attend a Diocese of Lansing school, and belong to a parish in the Diocese of Lansing.


Diocese of Lansing Grants
Diocese of Lansing Grant:

Grades K-8 $750.00 per student
Grades 9-12 $1000 per student


The Venerable Augustus Tolton Scholarship:

Grades K-12 $500.00 In addition to the Grant Criteria for all grants, the student must be African-American or Black and show a need of at least $500.00 over and above the $750/$1000 for Diocesan grants.


All grant applications must be completed by March 1 online through FACTS. By completing the FACTS application, you are applying for all grants available through the Diocese of Lansing. No need to complete an application for each grant.


You will receive a determination letter by May 30th. If you received a grant, your school will be notified and the grant will be sent directly to your school.

The Saint Jose Luis Sanchez del Rio Scholarship

Grades K-12 $500
In addition to the Grant Criteria for all grants, student must be Hispanic and show a need of at least $500.00 over and above the $750/$1,000 for Diocesan grants.


Please click on the link and you will be directed to an application for tuition assistance. If you have any trouble paying your tuition we ask that you please apply for the assistance.  If you do not qualify for a diocesan scholarship or grant you will still be considered for financial assistance from the parish or CEF. Financial assistance will be granted only if you have submitted the FACTS application. For any consideration of financial assistance please fill out the application at the following site:  https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3YYVC


Applying for Financial Aid

There is a $35.00 fee payable to FACTS through their online application process. Applicants can complete the online form by clicking the FACTS link here: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3YYVC


The link will be available on December 1, 2024, and will close March 3, 2025. The deadline for applications is March 1. After the deadline, please contact your school directly.


Once the FACTS online form has been completed, the following information will need to be submitted to FACTS:

  • Copies of your most recent Federal tax forms including all supporting tax schedules and W2’s.
  • Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and TANF.

All supporting documentation must be uploaded online through the FACTS online form.

If you have questions about the financial assistance process through FACTS, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 1-866-441-4637 or contact Sara Pettit: St. Paul School/Parish Business Manager at 989-723-4277 ext. 1102.


Covenant Education Fund (CEF)

Covenant Education Fund (CEF) is for the express purpose of assisting families who want to place their child or children in an orthodox Christian school environment but do not have sufficient financial means to do so.


The family should proceed by contacting the Christian school of their choosing directly to discuss enrollment of their children. Once both the school and the family have agreed to proceed, the school will assess the family’s financial status. If it there is still a shortfall in the required total tuition payment, CEF will pay the shortfall.


To determine your financial need for assistance you will need to complete the FACTS Application, as directed above. If you do not qualify for the diocesan grants then you will be considered for CEF funds or parish assistance.


SCRIP/RaiseRight: 

We all buy gasoline and groceries, why not earn money toward your tuition by doing what you already do? It is very easy to get started. You can register online at https://www.shopwithscrip.com/. Our organization code is:  9855DB933939