Discovering Your Family's Rate of Tuition

Families currently enrolled at St. George’s and those considering a St. George’s education for their children may be considered for a reduced rate of tuition after submitting an application through FAST powered by ism. Reduced rates of tuition exist for Age 1 through 8th grade, though a cap exists for Age 1 - Pre-K3 families' rate (approximately 23%).

No, families should apply in FAST only if they are seeking a rate of tuition other than the top tuition for their respective grade levels.

Yes, families from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds may be eligible for a reduced rate of tuition. We recognize that every situation is different and that even a slight change in tuition rate can make a difference for many families. 

Admission applications and FAST applications are reviewed separately, and submitting a FAST application has no bearing on an applicant’s admissibility. In addition, FAST applications are confidential; information is viewed only by the Tuition Review Committee, and only the Committee and the Business Office see the rate of tuition that a family pays. Faculty and administrators are not privy to any financial materials, nor are they aware of any family’s rate of tuition.

St. George’s utilizes FAST powered by ism to process applications. FAST provides an analysis service that calculates the discretionary income of each family and recommends a sustainable rate of tuition that places tuition among a family’s top financial commitments without exceeding their budget. Significant variables that influence rates of tuition include income, assets, liabilities, debts, allowances, the number of dependents, saving for retirement and college and certain unexpected one-time expenses. Based on their family budget, parents/guardians are asked to include the rate of tuition that they believe is the right fit for their budget. Families are also asked if they are receiving financial support from anyone outside of their household.

All of the provided information is reviewed by the Tuition Review Committee in order to determine your family’s rate of tuition. Reduced rates of tuition exist for Age 1 through 8th grade, though a cap exists for Age 1 - Pre-K3 families' rate (approximately 23%).

All financial information is treated as highly confidential. Only the Tuition Review Committee will see this information, and only the Committee and Business Office will see a family’s rate of tuition. Division Directors and faculty members are not privy to any financial materials, nor are they aware of families’ rates of tuition. All tuition decisions are considered to be confidential agreements between St. George’s and the recipient family and should be treated in the same manner for families.

2024-2025 FAST Application and Decision Timeline

• October 26: FAST application opens

• November 27: FAST applications due for re-enrolling families with students entering Age 1 - Pre-K3 

• December 5: Re-Enrollment contracts extended to re-enrolling families with students entering Age 1 - Pre-K3 

• December 31: FAST applications due for all prospective families and all re-enrolling families with students entering Pre-K 4 - 8th Grade 

• January 12: Re-Enrollment contracts extended for re-enrolling families with students entering Pre-K4-8th (with rates of tuition for those who met 12/31 deadline)

• Mid-January 2024: New enrollment contracts extended for 2024-25 Nursery - Pre-K3 (with tuition rates for those who submitted application by 12/31)

• February 22: New enrollment contracts extended for 2024-25 1st-8th Grade (with tuition rates for those who submitted application by 1/31)

• March 19: New enrollment contracts extended for for 2024-25 Pre-K4-Kindergarten (with tuition rates for those who submitted applications by 3/14)

 After the November 27th and December 31, 2023 deadlines, decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Current St. George’s families who meet the deadlines and qualify for a reduced rate of tuition will be provided their tuition and re-enrollment contract one the dates listed above.  

New applicants need to submit the admission application and FAST application as quickly as possible; these two processes are completed concurrently. When done concurrently, families will receive their tuition with their admission decision.

St. George’s partners with all families to offset the cost of tuition. Even the top rate of tuition covers only a portion of the total cost of a St. George’s education. Reduced rates of tuition also allow the St. George’s community to be more representative of the real world with a student body that is coeducational and representative of different races, ethnicities, religions and socioeconomic statuses. This diversity enriches our school culture both in and out of the classroom.

St. George’s families are asked to participate in the Annual Fund for St. George’s, as tuition alone does not cover the full cost of a St. George’s education. We encourage you to make a gift that is meaningful for your family; remember, too, that gifts of every size make an impact on the educational experience for all students at St. George’s. Also, for parents with special talents and time, St. George’s is always seeking volunteers to assist with the Parents Group.

To receive additional information or for any questions please email Maria Landry, Director of Admission, at trc@stgnola.org .