Tuition and Financial Aid
Your children’s education is the best investment and the greatest gift you can give them.
Thank you for considering St. Charles Borromeo School for your family. We believe a St. Charles education should be within reach for every family who wants it. Our tuition reflects a shared investment: our parish subsidy, the St. Charles School Endowment Fund, and ongoing fundraising all work together to keep tuition affordable.
Family-based tuition rates make it easier for families with more than one child to attend. Need-based financial aid is also available through the Gary Wilmer Scholarship Fund and the Sue McSherry Scholarship Fund, made possible by the generosity of our donors. Learn how to apply for financial aid.
Spanish-speaking families: Our coordinator can help you with admission and financial aid applications. ¿Prefiere español? Le ayudamos con la admisión y la ayuda financiera.
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K-8 Tuition
Grades 1–8 tuition is priced per family, so each additional child costs less. Kindergarten is a flat rate per child. Registered St. Charles parishioners receive the parish rate.
| Grade or family size | ParishionerRegistered St. Charles parishioners | Out-of-ParishAll other families |
|---|---|---|
| KindergartenFull-day · flat rate per child | $6,190/yearor $619/month | $6,940/yearor $694/month |
| 1 childGrades 1–8 | $6,190/yearor $619/month | $6,940/yearor $694/month |
| 2 childrenGrades 1–8 · family total | $11,530/yearor $1,153/month · about $5,765 per child | $12,650/yearor $1,265/month · about $6,325 per child |
| 3 or more childrenGrades 1–8 · family total | $15,360/yearor $1,536/month · about $5,120 per child for 3 | $16,590/yearor $1,659/month · about $5,530 per child for 3 |
Good to Know
- Monthly payments are billed over 10 months, August through May.
- Need help with tuition? Learn about financial aid.
K-8 Financial Aid
Need-based financial aid is awarded each year from the Gary Wilmer and Sue McSherry Scholarship Funds.
How Aid Is Awarded
We partner with TADS, an independent service, to review each family’s financial situation fairly and confidentially. You share your information with TADS, not with school staff. TADS then provides the school with an assessment of need, which we use to award aid from our scholarship funds.
Start Your Aid Application
- Get ready. Download the 2026-27 Financial Aid Worksheet and use it to gather your information and documents before you begin.
- Go to the TADS Financial Aid application. If you already have a TADS account, sign in. If not, click Sign up at the bottom of the page to create one.
- Complete your application online and upload your documents.
Want more detail? Read the TADS Financial Aid FAQ.
Questions? Contact the school office at 612-781-2643, or get help in Spanish. Every conversation about financial aid is kept confidential.
Scholarships for Catholic School Students
The Aim Higher Foundation Scholarship is a $1,000 or $1,500 student-based scholarship (dependent on grade level) awarded to K-8 Catholic school students from families with demonstrated financial need.
Preschool Program
Our preschool offers a warm, caring start for children ages 3 to 5, with half-day and full-day programs plus optional Early Start and Extended Day care. Choose the days that fit your family’s schedule. Learn more about our preschool program.
Choose a Preschool Program
| Days per week | Half-Day8:45–11:45 am · Morning snack provided | Full-Day8:45 am–2:40 pm · Morning & afternoon snack provided |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days3-year-olds only | $185/month$1,850/year | $345/month$3,450/year |
| 3 daysAges 3 & 4 | $255/month$2,550/year | $465/month$4,650/year |
| 4 daysAges 3 & 4 | $315/month$3,150/year | $570/month$5,700/year |
| 5 daysAges 3 & 4 | $380/month$3,800/year | $675/month$6,750/year |
Choose Your Days
| Days per week | 3-year-olds | 4-year-olds |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | Any 2 days | Not offered |
| 3 days | Any 3 days | Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| 4 days | Any 4 days | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, plus Tuesday or Thursday |
| 5 days | Monday–Friday | Monday–Friday |
Lunch: Full-day students may bring a cold lunch or purchase a hot lunch.
Optional: Before and After Preschool Care
Need an earlier drop-off or a later pickup, or have older children at St. Charles? Add Early Start or Extended Day for an additional monthly fee. Both are available for 3- and 4-year-olds.
| Days per week | Early StartDrop off 7:30–8:45 am | Extended DayPick up by 3:30 pm | Extended DayPick up by 5:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $65/month | $54/month | $94/month |
| 3 days | $80/month | $80/month | $140/month |
| 4 days | $95/month | $107/month | $187/month |
| 5 days | $110/month | $133/month | $233/month |
Example: a 4-year-old in Full-Day, 5 days, with Extended Day until 5:00 pm = $675 + $233 = $908/month.
Good to Know
- Sibling savings: 10% off tuition for families with two or more students in Preschool and Pre-K. This does not apply to Early Start or Extended Day.
- Enrollment is for the full school year, September through May.
Enroll Your Preschooler!
A warm, faith-filled start for your 3- or 4-year-old.
Early Learning Scholarships
The Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) in partnership with the Schulze Family Foundation presents the Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program to assist middle-income families in gaining access to excellent preschool programs for their children. Scholarships will be awarded ranging from $500 to $3,000 and will be sent directly to the preschool to pay for tuition.
