Tuitions, Fees, Financial Aid

2026 – 2027 TUITION and FEE SCHEDULE

APPLICATION / WAITING LIST FEE:

Non-refundable fee of $77.00 per child

ACCEPTANCE/RE-REGISTRATION FEES:

REGISTRATION FEE, Pre-School, K-8^th grade: Non-Refundable fee of $400.00 per child per year paid upon acceptance or re-registration.

PARENT ORGANIZATION FEE: Non-refundable fee of $40.00 per family paid upon acceptance or re-registration.

TUITION ASSESSMENT:

All St. John XXIII Catholic School families are required to enroll in FACTS and maintain an active Payment Plan account throughout the year.

TUITION:

Tuition is paid through FACTS. All Saint John XXIII families are required to enroll in a FACTS Payment Plan and maintain an active financial account throughout the year. There are several options available to pay tuition at Saint John XXIII Catholic School Community in the FACTS system: Annual, Semi-annual, 10-month and 12-month plans.  Tuition is for the academic year.

The first tuition payment is non-refundable. For new students, the amount equal to one month’s tuition is paid upon acceptance and is non-refundable.

Should a circumstance occur which causes a student to withdraw from Saint John XXIII, tuition will be pro-rated by month of attendance, and a partial refund may be issued only if a 30-day notification is given and the opening can be filled.

Other School related Fees:
All school-related fees will be paid through FACTS. This includes but is not limited to: registration, iPad fees, athletics, extended day, enrichment classes, yearbook, field trip, graduation fees, etc.

Tuition Administration:
For questions concerning Tuition and Financial Assistance, contact Laura Bentzin, Tuition and Scholarship Manager at 480-905-0939 ext. 307 or Margaret Colwell, Finance Director at 480-905-0939 ext. 306.

Financial Aid

Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) for Arizona Residents
CLICK HERE to learn about the Arizona State Department of Education ESA Scholarship.

School Tuition Organizations (STO’s)
Arizona residents can redirect a portion of their state taxes to qualifying schools (and depending on the STO may also recommend a student) through STO’s, creating tuition scholarships, while receiving a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit. Families may seek scholarship assistance from any of these STO’s.  Please note: Students must be enrolled at St. John XXIII Catholic School to be eligible for scholarships.

Catholic Education Arizona (CEA)
The STO affiliated with the Diocese of Phoenix is Catholic Education Arizona (CEA).  CEA grants scholarships based on qualified financial need.  Any student seeking financial aid and/or scholarship assistance must complete the Catholic Education Arizona Scholarship Application. Please note: Students must be enrolled at St. John XXIII Catholic School to be eligible for scholarships.  Applications need to be completed online through the CEA website. To apply go to https://catholiceducationarizona.org and click on “Apply”. You can contact CEA at 602-218-6542, with questions. Applications are due each year by April 15th.

For further information on CEA and a list of certified STO’s our families currently use CLICK HERE.

Pursuant to A.R.S.§15-2402(B)(3), students cannot receive a tuition tax credit scholarship from an STO while also receiving ESA funding.  This is a contract violation and can result in termination. See the ESA contract and the ESA Parent Handbook. Families must select to either sign an ESA contract or use STO’s for the school year.

Supplemental Financial Aid
Supplemental Financial Aid for Tuition at Saint John XXIII Catholic School may be available in exceptional circumstances.

Families applying for Supplemental Financial Aid must:

• Complete the Catholic Education Arizona (CEA) application (instructions above) as well as apply to two other STO’s or have signed an ESA contract for the school year.
• Visit with their Parish Pastor regarding financial situation and request assistance
• Complete the Supplemental Financial Aid Request Form and provide needed documentation. Packets are available by contacting the Tuition Administration at the school office

Good communication is imperative. For the sake of your family’s security and peace of mind and for the general financial stability of the school, we encourage parents/guardians to contact the school Tuition Administration as soon as possible when circumstances change, or if experiencing economic difficulties in making a tuition payment.

An interview may be scheduled after all documentation is received and reviewed.

NOTICE REGARDING TUITION FUNDING PROGRAMS
The State of Arizona provides several options to assist families in paying for your child’s Catholic education, including the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Program and through State Tuition Organization (STO) tax credit funds. These programs are offered through the State and/or through the individual STO, and are not managed by the School.

Therefore, you are responsible for compliance with all terms, conditions to eligibility, and legal requirements related to any programs in which you participate. Please note in particular that pursuant to state law, if you choose to utilize an Empower Scholarship Account, you may not utilize STO funds (or vice versa). The School is not responsible for ensuring your compliance with this or any other term, condition, law or requirement relating to tuition assistance programs.

Furthermore, please be aware that payment of your child’s tuition is your responsibility, whether or not you choose to participate in ESA, STO, or any other programs or options to assist your family.  These programs may not cover 100% of the cost of tuition and fees, and therefore any outstanding portion will remain your responsibility.