St. Kateri School charges tuition and fees to meet the cost of educating our children. We offer a descending tuition scale to families who are dedicated to a strong academic and Catholic education. Families with multiple enrolled children are eligible for tuition discounts. 

Tuition and Parish subsidies cover most of the costs associated with a St. Kateri education. Additionally, Saint Kateri relies on fundraising  to support our programs. A $300 fundraising requirement is included with tuition. We offer several opportunities througout the school year to help families reach the $300 fundraising requirement.

Tuition Assistance and Financial Aid

A diverse community is at the heart of a Saint Kateri education,  including socio-economic diversity. St. Kateri School is committed to offering financial assitance to families who would otherwise not be able to afford a private, faith-based education. Each year funds are set aside for the provision of financial assistance to families. All financial assistance is need-based.

All tuition payments and financial assistance is processed through FACTS Management. All families must register with FACTS (www.factsmgt.com). There is a $30 application fee payable to FACTS. The FACTS Mgt. Tuition Aid Application is utilized to determine the amount of financial aid awarded.  Applications are available at the FACTS web site (www.factstuitionaid.com) beginning January 2, 2019.  The deadline for applying for financial aid is April 1, 2019 .

Several scholarships are offered through both the Diocese of Albany and St. Kateri Parish School.  All applications are also made through FACTS Management.  All awards are need based.

Ken and Thelma Lally Partnership in Education: This tuition assistance fund is open to all students who will be in grades 1-6 and are currently enrolled in a Catholic School in the Diocese of Albany. To be considered an application must be filed with FACTS.  Additionally, a current year tax return is required. Tuition assistance is determined through the Diocesan School Office. The application deadline is April 15, 2019. Awards are made in May.

Beacon of Hope Scholarship: The Beacon of Hope Scholarship is also a needs-based program open to currently enrolled students who will be in grades 1-6 in a Catholic school in the Dioces of Albany. An application must be filed with FACTS Management. An additional/separate Beacon of Hope Scholarship application is also required for consideration of this scholarship. The Beacon of Hope Scholarship deadline is April 1, 2019. 

Families cannot receive both a Beacon of Hope Scholarship and Lally Financial Assistance during the same school year.

St. Kateri Parish School Tuition Assistance: St.Kateri Parish School offers financial assistance to families with currently enrolled students in grades K-5. In addition to a completed FACTS application, a letter of request is necessary. All letters can be emailed to our school business mananger, Jenny Kraus (jkraus@stkaterischool.org).