Tuition Policies (2010-2011)

We believe that tuition payments are an investment in your child's education and religious formation. Therefore, the Holy Rosary School's Board of Education accepts responsibility for setting policies concerning the amount of tuition, the manner of payment, and in general, the development of policy in this area of concern.  Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the Board to insure that adequate financial resources are available for the school and that enrollment is as available as possible to all families.

Tuition payment options:

Full Payment Plan: Families may choose to pay tuition in full by June 1, 2010. A discount of 1% off the total tuition will be given to those families who choose this option.

FACTS Management has been contracted by Holy Rosary school to act as tuition manager for the school year 2010-2011.  Payments will begin to be withdrawn on July 5, 2010 and will continue for 10 months.

Tuition payments will be based on the full tuition amount.  All tuition credits will be awarded at the end of each school quarter.  Tuition credits earned after April 1^st will be awarded in the form of a check if tuition has been paid in full.

Grant-In-Aid: A limited amount of tuition assistance is available from the parish for school families experiencing economic difficulties.  Requests for such assistance should be made at the time of registration.  The Diocese of Worcester has contracted with FACTS Management to coordinate financial aid.  Holy Rosary School will depend upon these professionals to assist in determining financial aid amounts.  Financial Aid applications are available in the school office.

For the sake of your family's security and peace of mind and for the general financial stability of our school, we encourage parents or guardians to contact the parish as soon as possible when they are experiencing economic difficulties.

Failure to make tuition payments in a timely fashion may result in the removal of your child/children from Holy Rosary School.

Late Registrations: Families registering after July 1^st shall be expected to fulfill their tuition obligation according to the tuition policy.

Tuition for families registering on or after the first day of each school quarter shall be prorated over the time they will be in attendance according to a formula established by the School Board.

Late Payments: It shall be the responsibility of each school family to keep the tuition administrator informed of their need to make any changes in their tuition preferred payment plan or adjustments in the amount of tuition expected to be paid.  Without such information, the following policy will apply when tuition payments are received late.

Full Payment: If payment is not received on or before June 1^st, the discounted rate of tuition will not apply.  When full payment has not been made by June 1^st, the family will be contacted within 5(five) days by the tuition administrator concerning the missed payment date and alternative tuition payment options will be offered.  If funds are not received according to the new agreement, all tuition payments shall be made through FACTS Tuition Management Plan.

Monthly Payments: School families who choose the 10 (ten) month payment plan and miss a monthly payment due to insufficient funds will be assessed a $25.00 missed payment fee by FACTS and may incur a fee from their own financial institution.  The missed payment will be reattempted by FACTS within 20 days.

In addition, school families who have missed two monthly payments and have not made suitable or alternative arrangements within 14(fourteen) calendar days of the second missed payment will be informed that their child(ren) will not be readmitted to school according to the specifications of this policy.

Non-Admission of Students Due to Tuition Delinquency: School families failing to pay tuition according to the agreement which they made with the school, or who have been unwilling to make suitable alternative arrangements with the school, will be informed that their child(ren) will not be readmitted to our school.

All families must be current in their payment of tuition:

By August 20^th: If not students will not be admitted on the first day of school.

By December 20^th: If not, students will not be readmitted on the first day of class in January.

By March 20^th: If not, students will not be readmitted on the first day of class following April break.

By May 20^th: If not, students will not receive report cards and permanent records will not be released.

Delinquent Tuition from Previous Year(s): All previously unpaid tuition must be paid by August 1^st if a student is to be readmitted on the first day of class for a new school year.  Payments are to be made directly to the school.  If payment is not possible, suitable arrangements must be made with the school administrator.

Tuition Refunds: Families withdrawing students prior to the first day of school shall be refunded the entire amount of tuition. All registration and book fees are non-returnable.

If a student withdraws during the first two weeks of school, 90% of the tuition paid will be returned providing the class did not have a waiting list. In that event, only 75% of the tuition will be returned.

If the withdrawal is made necessary because of an unforeseen move out of commuting distance of the school, full reimbursement will be made.

After the first two weeks of school, tuition refunds will be prorated quarterly.

If a student enrolls after the beginning of school he/she will be charged for the full quarter in which he/she enrolled unless it is after the progress report date. The payment then shall be 1/2 of the quarterly tuition. The non-refundable registration fee and book fee will also be collected.

Eighth Grade Tuition Policy: Tuition delinquency as stated in the above policy through March 20^th remains the same. Tuition payments must be completed by May 1^st. Failure to do so will result in the student being unable to participate in all end of the year activities. It is the responsibility of the parents to notify the school administration of any unforeseen financial difficulties that might arise throughout the year.

Tuition Credits

Bingo/Fundraiser Credits:

As much as $400 in work-off credit can be earned in the following combinations:

Bingo: 

$100 Credit = 4 Thursdays

$200 Credit = 8 Thursdays         

$300 Credit = 12 Thursdays

$400 Credit = 16 Thursdays

Service Hours:

$100 = 20 Service Hours

$200 = 40 Service Hours           

$300 = 60 Service Hours

$400 = 80 Service Hours

You may combine the Bingo sessions and Service Hours to earn the $400 credit.

Families with an enrolled pre-school child only can qualify for a $100.00 credit by working four (4) bingo nights. 

If you are scheduled to work at an event and you are unable to make it you must make sure that someone has been able to fill your time slot.  If an arrangement is not made you will forfeit the opportunity to earn those hours again.

Please Note: Tuition credit is not awarded for anyone acting as a chaperone on school-sponsored field trips or when participating in Father/Daughter and Mother/Son events.

It is the responsibility of parents to complete tuition credit forms and have them signed by whoever is in charge of the event. Tuition credit hours may be earned by parents, guardians, or grandparents.

Credits will be awarded at the end of each marking term in the form of tuition payment adjustments.  Credits earned during the last quarter will be given by check.