Admissions Facts
Financial Information 2008-2009
General Information
SCA is a not-for-profit corporation sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Regional Community of New York. All operating expenses of the school are met through the collection of tuition, fees and fundraisers.
Scholarships
An upperclass student may receive a scholarship if she ranks among the top three students in her class at the conclusion of the academic year. This distinction is based on cumulative rank. Families of students on scholarship are required to make a tax-deductible donation to the scholarship fund of $300 for a full and $200 for a partial scholarship winner.
Delinquent Tuition Policy
Students who are in arrears may not be allowed to attend, participate in or pay for selected school functions, trips or events whether academic, athletic and/or social. In addition, students may not be allowed to receive report cards, transcripts and/or diplomas. In extreme situations, students may not be allowed to attend class until their account has been satisfactorily settled. Exceptions to this policy or any special arrangements are to be made with the school's finance director and with the approval of the president and/or principal.
Withdrawal/Dismissal Policy
Tuition paid will be refunded as follows:
- Tuition will be charged only for those months in attendance.
- Students who withdraw or are dismissed on or before the 15th of any month will be refunded for half a month's tuition provided that month has been paid.
- Students who withdraw or are dismissed after the 15th of any month will not be refunded any tuition for that month.
- NO FEES ARE REFUNDABLE.
Additional Daughter Policy
A family with a second daughter will receive a one-month reduction on her final tuition payment. This is based on the older daughter's monthly tuition payment.
Financial Aid Policy
In order to qualify for financial aid, each family must submit an application and supporting documentation by the due date. Applicants will be notified of all decisions by mail. This application MUST be submitted YEARLY. Students who receive financial aid from St. Catharine Academy are ineligible for the school international trip in the spring.
Tuition and Fees
It is understood that upon registration of a student at St. Catharine Academy, parents or guardians agree to meet all financial obligations on or before the due date of payments.
2008-2009 TUITION: $5,850.00 (Grades 9, 10, 11) $6100.00 (Grade 12)
Tuition is paid to the TUITION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS in either ten (10) monthly installments or 4 quarterly payments beginning in July and ending in April.
There is an enrollment fee for each student. At the time of enrollment, the families are given the option to make their monthly payments EITHER by check/money order OR by direct automatic bank withdrawal. The families may also choose the 1st or the 15th of each month for their payments.
Monthly statements are sent indicating the status of the account. At any time the parent may contact the company either by telephone or e-mail for any information regarding their account.
Fees are paid prior to the opening of school (usually in May) and are non-refundable. Families are notified of the amounts in January. These fees are paid directly to the school.
The General Fee includes:
- Assemblies
- Guidance testing
- Homeroom Dues
- Lectures
- Literary Magazine
- Parents' Club Membership
- Records - official transcripts
- Science Lab supplies
- Scientific Calculator-Grade 9
- Student Accident Insurance
- Student Activities
- Student/Parent Agenda Books
- Student Art Supplies
- Student Computer supplies
- Student Council Dues
- Student ID Cards
- Student Newspaper
- Student Retreats
- Student Supplies - exam paper, tests, worksheets, etc.
- TMS Enrollment Fee
- Walkathon - minimum requirement
- Workshops
Grade 12 Fee (includes but is not limited to:)
- Awards
- Cap & Gown
- Diploma & Case
- Flowers & other decorations
