Tuition & Fees, Financial Assistance & Scholarships

Tuition & Fees
Tuition structure for the 2023-2024 school year*:

*Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year will be set in October.

In Parish Tuition* -$9,900
Out of Parish Tuition - $11,500 

*Registered members of a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Kansas City-St Joseph are designated as “In Parish”.

Enrollment Fees 2023-2024:
$325 Enrollment Fee due to reserve a spot for 2023-2024 school year ($425 after April 1st).

* The enrollment fee is non-refundable and is in addition to tuition.

Important Notes about Tuition:
-Tuition does not include the cost of consumable books or uniforms.
-Tuition may be paid in accordance with a payment plan selected by each family.
-Payment plans available:

• Monthly (10 payments between the months of July through April)
• Quarterly (4 payments in July, October, January and April)
• Semi Annually (2 payments in July and January)
• Annually (1 payment in July)

 

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Financial Assistance

St. Pius X’s vision is to provide an affordable Catholic, college preparatory education to all students. If needed, families have the opportunity to apply for financial assistance at the time of enrollment. The majority of funds are distributed according to financial need rather than academic merit.

• Financial assistance is available in the form of academic scholarships and need-based financial aid in the form of grants and work study.

 

• Each family is expected to participate financially in the education of their student(s).

 

• No assistance is available for fees.

 

• Any financial aid granted by the school is subject to change upon receiving the MOScholars scholarship.

 

• Distribution of funds is decided by the Principal and the school finance committee. Parents are encouraged to contact the Principal, Joe Monachino, Jr., Business Manager, Toni Calcara or the Chairman of the Finance Committee to discuss school-related financial matters when necessary.

Need-Based Financial Assistance

The two types of need-based financial assistance available to families who qualify are Grants and Work Study:

• Grants are awarded based on financial need and are a direct reduction of tuition.

 

• Work Study is also based on financial need and will reduce tuition by the number of hours a student works for the school. Students are assigned work in building maintenance, front office jobs, cafeteria, etc. Work is performed before and after school, on weekends, and during the summer. Student must do the work before receiving a credit on their tuition statement.

To be considered for Need-Based Financial Assistance, a family must apply for financial assistance by the deadline.

Applying for Financial Aid

The application for financial aid for the 2024-2025 school year opens November 1st, 2023 and closes December 15th, 2023. Completed applications received after the deadline are assessed on a first come, first serve basis after the initial allocation process, if funding becomes available.

• To be considered for any financial assistance a student must be enrolled (a completed tuition contract on file in the Business Office and the required enrollment fee paid).

• No assistance is available for fees.

• There is no guarantee that an application will result in financial assistance. A consistent, objective formula is used based on information provided to us by an independent agency where all prospective applications are completed.

​​​​​A link for the 2024-2025 Financial Aid Application will appear here on November 1st, 2023.

FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment conducts the financial need analysis for St. Pius X High School. The application is an online process and in order to process an application, FACTS must receive :

• $35.00 non-refundable application fee.
• Tax documents to substantiate the financial aid application. 

Questions?  A FACTS Customer Care Representative is available to assist at 866.441.4637

Financial aid packages are awarded to families, beginning in January. If you have any questions about the financial aid application process please contact our Business Manager, Toni Calcara at 816-453-3450 ext. 120.

Tuition Allowances

The following allowances are available to families who qualify*:

• Legacy (Child of Alumni) - $500 per family
• Multiple Student – More than one student attending SPX during the 2022-2023
  school year - $500 for second student; $500 for third student
• Diocesan School Employee - $4,950 (prorated for part time)
• Diocesan Non-School Employee - $2,500 (prorated for part time)
• Large Family - Tuition structure for families with 4 or more children
(contact Melissa Montesano for details at 453-3450 x114)

*Some allowances may not be combined

 

Financial Policies

Tuition must be current in order for students to:

• Receive class schedule in August

• Receive semester and final grade reports

• Request transcripts to be sent

• Participate in graduation as a Senior

 

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Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

We offer the following academic scholarships based upon the High School Placement Test results.*
 

• Outstanding Overall Placement Test Scholarship (2) - Two incoming freshmen are awarded a $2,000 renewable scholarship based on their overall outstanding performance on the High School Placement Test.

 

• NCS Highest Individual Scholarship - One incoming freshman from each Northland Catholic School will be awarded a $1,500 renewable scholarship based on earning the highest overall score from their grade school on the High School Placement Test.

 

• Highest REMS (Reading, English, Math & Science) Score Scholarship - Incoming freshmen earning a top score in each of the respective testing topics (Reading, English, Math & Science) will be awarded up to a $1500.00 renewable scholarship.

Student must maintain 3.0 GPA, maintain good attendance, and exhibit school citizenship in order to retain their scholarship. Students are eligible to receive only one of the above scholarships.

*In order to receive one of the above academic scholarships, students must take the HSPT at St. Pius X High School.


Additional Scholarships
(Subject to change per school year)

Application for additional scholarships is available after November 1st, 2023, through your SPX Parent Portal, and upon acceptance to St. Pius X High School. The deadline to complete applications for these scholarships is December 15th, 2023.

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

RUTH ROSS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: The Ruth Ross Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming female freshman who exhibits kindness to all, personal involement, and willingness to serve others. This renewable scholarship is a $3,000 scholarship to St Pius X High School and will be awarded to a female student who plans to attend St. Pius X High for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Judging criteria will include, but is not limited to:

• Service to others
• School/parish involvement
• Achievements, leadership, character
• A one-page essay on why they are deserving of the Ruth Ross Memorial Scholarship.
• One completed recommendation form from a non-family member expressing why the student is a worthy candidate for the Ruth Ross Memorial Scholarship.

SAM PISCIOTTA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This is a non-renewable, up to $2,000 scholarship to St. Pius X High School and will be awarded to any student who plans to attend St. Pius X High for the 2023-2024 academic year. 

Judging criteria will include, but is not limited to:

• Academic performance
• School/parish involvement (letters of recommendation from School and/or Parish staff suggested) 
• Achievements, leadership, character, and teamwork
• One completed recommendation letter from a school and/or parish staff member

SR. MARY SHARON VERBECK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: The Sister Mary Sharon Verbeck Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman female who exhibits kindness to all, willingness to serve others and the desire to be her best self. This renewable scholarship is a minimum of a $1,000 scholarship to St. Pius X High School and will be awarded to a female student who plans to attend St. Pius X High for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Judging criteria will include, but is not limited to:

• Service to others
• School/parish involvement 
• Achievements, leadership, character
• One completed recommendation form from a non-family member expressing why the student is a worthy candidate for the Sr. Mary Sharon Verbeck Memorial Scholarship.

CHOIR SCHOLARSHIP
The Emmons Choir Scholarship is an annual, renewable $500.00 scholarship that will be awarded to students entering 9th grade and participating in the music program by being in one of the choirs.

The scholarship will be automatically renewed each year, provided the student remains an active member of the St. Pius X Music Department (Liturgical Choir or Sarton Singers) for a total over four years of $2,000 toward tuition. 

Scholarship finalists will be asked to audition with the St. Pius X Music Teacher.

NORTH OF KC METRO PARISH SCHOLARSHIP
This Scholarship is a non-renewable scholarship of up to $2,500 to St. Pius X High School that will be awarded to a student(s) who resides in the parish boundaries of Twelve Apostles (Platte City), Holy Trinity (Weston), Good Shepherd (Smithville), Annunciation (Kearney) or St. Ann (Excelsior Springs). 

BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year, the SPX Warrior Pride Booster Club sponsors a variety of scholarships for St. Pius X students. Please visit the Booster Club Page for scholarship details and deadlines.