TUITION & AFFORDABILITY
We strive to make tuition affordable so that any family that desires a traditional Catholic education for their child may have it. We are proud to teach our Catholic faith, and children of all denominations are welcome. Tuition for St. Nicholas Catholic School is highly competitive within the Seattle Archdiocese. Unlike many parochial schools, we do not differentiate between in-parish or out-of-parish rates. Tuition is set at a flat fee.
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TUITION RATES (2024-2025)
EARLY LEARNING
Preschool (M, W, & F Mornings)
$3,294 per student
Preschool (Monday - Friday Mornings)
$4,590 per student
Pre-K (Monday - Friday Mornings)
$4,590 per student
Afternoon Enrichment
$3,564 per student
KINDERGARTEN - 8TH GRADE
One Student
$7,155
Two Students
$12,933
Three Students
$18,270
Four Students
$22,086
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Our priority is to form “saints and scholars” who carry their knowledge and faith from childhood into adulthood. We strive to make St. Nicholas Catholic School accessible to anyone who wants a Catholic education for their child. Assistance is available to assure that no child is turned away from St. Nicholas Catholic School due to financial hardship.
Families in need of tuition assistance can contact:
Karen Heins, Front Office
(253) 858-7632
kheins@sncsgh.org
SCRIP (Scholastic Cash Rebate Incentive Program)
Each family is asked to participate in our SCRIP gift-card program by purchasing $1,200 in SCRIP annually for preschool and pre-k families, and $2,400 annually for K-8 families. Through SCRIP, the school sells gift cards and certificates you can use as payment on everyday purchases. The school earns anywhere from 2-25% from every certificate used, depending on the agreement with the vendor.
AUCTION DONATIONS
Each school family is required to procure an item or items valued at $225 by the date determined by the Auction Committee. Procurement items submitted after the deadline must be valued at $350 or more.
CHROME BOOKS
Middle school students are required to have a Chromebook when they enter 6th grade. These are purchased through the school at cost and are the parent/student property once purchased. Last year’s Chromebook price charged to families was $300.00, including the case, and is subject to change. Payment is due at the beginning of the school year.
PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT
Families who pay tuition in full prior to the start of the year receive a 3% discount.
ANNUAL DEPOSIT
In order to hold your child’s place for the coming school year, an annual deposit for returning students is required by April 30th. The annual deposit for new students is due upon registration. If you withdraw your student, after signing your covenant, the fee is non-refundable. The cost is $135 per student (preschool and pre-k) and $215 per student (K - 8th grade) if paid by April 30th. After April 30th rates are $175 and $240.