Affordability

Tuition

Financial Aid

Saint Francis International School is committed to making Catholic education possible for as many children as possible.

We believe that Catholic education is a unique ministry that has the ability to change lives. We desire make the Catholic education available at Saint Francis International a possibility for as many children as possible.

We know that as parents work to provide a solid formation for their children, there are many costs and options that can make Catholic education seem too costly to pursue. This is especially true for families who may be financial struggling.

Our community strives to make Saint Francis International School an affordable option using two approaches:

1. We work to provide the highest quality education with the most services possible at a streamlined cost. To accomplish this we utilize many different resources including volunteers, partnerships with outside organizations, grant seeking, participation in federal, state, and local funding and support programs, and old-fashioned efficiency.

2. We work to provide as much financial aid and assistance as possible. Each year the members of our four supporting, the Archdiocese of Washington, The Shepherd Foundation as well as other private donors, and the State of Maryland provide considerable financial support that is used to provide direct financial aid to families in need. St. Camillus, St. Mark the Evangelist, Our Lady of Vietnam, and St. Catherine Laboure Parishes also provide a subsidy to help Catholic familes afford the cost of Saint Francis International School tuition. And, each year the families of Saint Francis International School participate in fundraising efforts that help to ensure that all families can afford our Catholic education.

Required Volunteer Service

We believe that Saint Francis International School is a gift passed on to us from prior generations of parents, sisters, students, and parishioners who founded our community and sustained for generations through the use of time, talent, and treasure.

We are called to continue that stewardship to ensure that Saint Francis International will be able to minister to current and future generations. Because our community requires much more than money to operate, all families are required to provide volunteer service each year to support the school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preschool Tuition

For the 2021-2022 the full annual tuition for the early childhood program of Saint Francis International School is:

$11,660 for 3 and 4 year olds

* This annual tuition includes daily breakfast and lunch, state certified teachers with Bachelor's degrees or higher, and comprehensive curriculum in a Catholic school setting.

The SFIS Early Childhood Program is approved by the Marland State Department of Education and has received the highest EXCELS quality rating - Level 5 .            

- There is a $1,000 grant for children whose families are active members of Catholic parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington (verification required).

- Significant aid is available for families with multiple children enrolled in the school, completion of the Financial Aid Application is necessary, please contact the school office for more information.

 - Special scholarships are available from the State of Maryland that could allow your child to atend SFIS tuion free! Contact the office for details.  

+ Fees:
Application
$50 per new student
Registration
$350 non-refundable tuition deposit
Curricular Materials & Technology
$275 per student
Shared School Supplies
$65 per student

The Extended School Program (ESP) offers many options for before and after school care. Tuition for ESP varies depending on specific times chosen.

Online Application

 

K-8 Tuition

For the 021-2022 school year the full annual tuition for Saint Francis International School is

$8,220 for K-8 students

- There is a $1,000 grant for children whose families are active members of Catholic parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington (verification required).

- Significant aid is available for families with multiple children enrolled in the school, completion of the Financial Aid Application is necessary, please contact the school office for more information.

- Students may be eligible for signifcant support from the Maryland BOOST Scholarship program. Contact the school office for more information.             

+ Fees:
Application
$50 per new student
Registration
$350 non-refundable tuition deposit
Curricular Materials & Technology
$275 per student

Shared School Supplies
K-4 = $65 / 5-8 = $50 per student

The Extended School Program (ESP) offers many options for before and after school care. Tuition for ESP varies depending on specific times chosen.

Online Application

Financial Aid for Families in Need

Many families struggle to send their children to Catholic schools and so we make financial assistance available from several sources. In order to be considered for any financial aid, families must complete a Financial Aid Application every year..

Please complete your Financial Aid Application online at myTADS.com or you can obtain a paper application at the school office. You will receive a statement listing the financial aid available to your family by late spring.

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> The Parishioner Grant Program
Each child who is a member of a family that are active parishioners at any Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Washington receive a parish grant. Families must meet participation requirements set by the pastor to qualify.

> Families with Multiple Children
Saint Francis International School is pro-life and we desire to celebrate families with multiple children. Significant aid is available for families with multiple children enrolled in the school. Completion of the Financial Aid Application is necessary to receive this aid.

> Government Financial Assistance
Saint Francis International School participates in the Maryland BOOST Scholarship program and the Federal Pre-K Expanion Grant program.  Details about these programs that provide significant assistance to families in need are available from the school office.

SFIS also accepts Maryland and Montgomery County child vouchers as part of payment for Pre-K and Extended School Program tuition for those parents that qualify through the Department of Social Services.