Tuition & Financial Aid FAQs : St. Martin's Episcopal School

Tuition & Financial Aid FAQs

TUITION

GRADE	TUITION
George Cottage	$ 8,410
Pre-Kindergarten	$ 10,660
Kindergarten	$ 12,200
Grades 1 -5	$ 15,580
Grades 6-8	$ 16,610
Grades 9-12	$ 17,220

TECHNOLOGY FEE INFORMATION
Grades 6 -12 Students in these grades will purchase school designated equipment and pay an annual Technology fee of $150.00.

BOOK and SUPPLY INFORMATION
Books and supplies for grades PK - 5 are included in tuition. Students in grades 6th - 12th purchase text books, CD textbooks, software, and supplies for classes such as athletics and the arts, according to the student's grade and scheduled classes. The on-line order form will be available in July of 2010.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPONSORED TRUP COSTS ARE BILLED SEPARATELY.
7th Grade Science Trip approximate cost $1200.
8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip approximate cost $1400.

AUXILIARY SERVICES:

Before Care is available for Lower School Students at no additional Charge

After-Care (PK - 8)

Yearly	$1700
1st Semester	$925
2nd Semester	$1050
Daily Drop-in	$14 a day

Food Service

Grades PK - 5 (Lunch)	$800
Grades 6 - 12 (Lunch)	$925
All grades, Milk Only (Lunch)	$185
Break Plan - Upper School Only (M,T,Th, F)	$400

Bus Transoportation - Sign-up deadline is June 1, 2010

Grades K - 12	Kenner, Metairie, Orleans (East Bank)
Per-Ride	$13
One-Way	$1125
Two-Way	$1650

Multiple Family rates( two-way only) *$1050 for the second child in family * $825 for the third in family

Route availabilty decisions are based on the number of students who have indicated interest in bus service as of 6/1/2010. Please indicate your interest on the web-based contract, or e-mail the Transportation Director Angela.Day@stmsaints.com by June 1, 2010 so that we can determine available routes based on the number of interested students. Minimum participation on any route is 12 students. Door-to-door service is offered when possible. In some locations or circumstances it is not possible to offer door-to-door service. No discount or credit is given for nonparticipation due to athletics or other school activities.

Financial Aid :

Today's parents recognize the importance of a strong elementary and secondary education to prepare their children for success in college and in life. Many turn to the small classes, individual attention, outstanding teachers, emphasis on service, and values and leadership opportunities offered by a private, independent school like St. Martin's. A St. Martin's education is an investment in your child's future.

St. Martin's accepts students based on their qualifications without regard to financial status. Decisions regarding financial assistance are made entirely separate from admission. Because an independent school education is a major investment that will likely require planning and sacrifice by parents, St. Martin's offers various ways to meet educational costs. A limited amount of need-based financial assistance is available. Need is evaluated by the St. Marin's Financial Aid Committee using the School and Student Service (SSS) for Financial Aid as a guide. An analysis of confidential statements and tax returns determines the suggested amount that parents can pay toward the child's education. Financial aid is an outright grant used to offset costs of a private school and does not have to be paid back. Families who feel they may qualify are encouraged to apply. Financial aid awards are made annually and are renewable each year based on submission of a current financial aid application. Requests for financial aid should be made to St. Martin's Financial Aid Office.

For questions regarding the financial aid program, please contact our Financial Aid Manager, Mary White (504) 736-9918 or email Mary.White@stmsaints.com.