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 (2025-2026)

WE ARE HERE TO HELP - TUITION ASSISTANCE:
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. 
The application process for tuition assistance for the 2025/2026 school year opened on Tuesday, October 1st.  All applications for the Fulcrum Foundations Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) are processed through FACTS. You can login to your existing account, or create an account if you have never used FACTS, with the link to login here. All families that would like to apply for any in-house scholarships must first apply to the Fulcrum TAP through FACTS.  The application closes on December 31st and will not accept late applications.
Families in need of tuition assistance can ALSO contact:
Kari McEntee, Front Office
(253) 858-7632
kmcentee@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. You can find more information on our SCRIP program here.
AUCTION DONATIONS:
Each school family is required to procure an item or items valued at $250 by the date determined by the Auction Committee. Procurement items submitted after the deadline must be valued at $350 or more. 
FAMILY RAFFLE:
This is a new program that will benefit a family of one or of many.  Each St. Nicholas family is required to purchase (4) $50 raffle tickets.  You can purchase these or sell to your neighbor, friends, or extended family.  Raffle tickets can be sold from the start of the school up to four weeks prior to the annual auction.  The raffle winner will be drawn during the auction and will receive 25% of the total amount raised.  
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, based on market value, was $425, including the case, and is subject to change. The chromebook fee will be charged on August 15th, 2025 to your Finalsite account and distributed with the school supplies at the end of August. 
PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT:
Families who pay tuition in full prior to the start of the year receive a 3% discount if paid via check to the front office.
REGISTRATION FEE:
To hold your child’s place for the coming school year, a registration fee for returning students is required by February 15th, 2025 and will be charged to your Finalsite account.  
The registration fee for new students is due upon registration.  This fee will be charged to your Finalsite account after we receive your application.   
The registration fee is $150 per student (preschool and pre-k) and $300 per student (K - 8th grade) and is non-refundable.