Tuition & Financial Assistance

TUITION & FEES 2021-2022

Tuition for 2021-2022 is:

• In Parish Tuition*  $9,000
• Out of Parish Tuition $10,200

To enroll for 2021-2022, parents of students must complete the St. Pius X Tuition Contract (one per family) and pay the Enrollment Fee.  In addition, demographic information in PowerSchool must be reviewed and updated.

Enrollment fees*

• $425 enrollment fee

TUITION ALLOWANCES

The following tuition allowances to reduce tuition are available:

• Legacy (Child of SPX Alumni) - $500 per family
• Multiple Student - More than one student attending SPX during the 2021-2022 school year - $500 for second student, $500 for third student
• Diocesan School Employee - $4,500 (prorated for part time employees)
• Diocesan non-School Employee - $2,500 (prorated for part time employees)
• Large family tuition structure for families with 4 or more children.  Contact Shelby Hennen at 816.453.3450 ext. 117 for a separate large family tuition structure.

The 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 may be setup in the following ways:

• 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)

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

St. Pius X High School’s vision is to provide an affordable Catholic, college preparatory education to all students. If needed, families will continue to 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.

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, Diane Budke or the Chairman of the Finance Committee to discuss school-related financial matters when necessary.

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

To apply for Financial Aid, once you have completed the tuition contract, click here or the link located to left titled FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. 
The open from November 1st through December 15th 2020. Completed applications received after the deadline will be 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.
   

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Student must maintain 3.0 GPA, have good attendance, and exhibit school citizenship. Students can only receive one of the below scholarships.

• Outstanding Overall Placement Test Scholarship (2) - Two incoming freshmen are awarded a $1,500 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 $1,000 renewable scholarship based on having the highest overall score from their grade school on the High School Placement Test.

• Highest REMS (Reading, English, Math & Science) Score Scholarship - Incoming freshmen achieving the top score in each of the respective testing topics (Reading, English, Math & Science) will be awarded a $500 renewable scholarship.

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

• Robertson Memorial Scholarship - This $1,000 scholarship is awarded yearly to a family who is heavily involved in volunteering their time and talent to St. Pius X High School.

• Dena McMillin Memorial Scholarship - This $500 scholarship is awarded to a freshman female for her sophomore year. 

• Eddie Garcia Memorial Scholarship - This $500 scholarship is awarded to a St. Pius X student that demonstrates Christian values, is respected and admired by fellow students and faculty and depicts the perseverance necessary to become successful in life and career.

• Richard J. Walter Memorial Scholarship - This $500 scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman from St. Charles School.

• Ted & Mary Lillian Polito Good Citizens' Scholarship - This $2,500 renewable scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman from St. Charles School who demonstrates the qualities of a Good Citizen.

CHOIR SCHOLARSHIP

The Emmons Choir Scholarship is an annual, renewable $500.00 scholarship that will be awarded to one female and one male 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 (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.

Apply here

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.

NORTH OF KC METRO PARISH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

This Scholarship is a $2,500 renewable scholarship 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). 

Deadline to Apply: April 6, 2021
Apply Here
 

Sam Pisciotta Memorial Scholarship: 

This scholarship is a minimum of a $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 2021-2022 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.
Deadline to Apply: April 16th. 
Apply Here

ANDREW ROSS TERMINI SCHOLARSHIP

The Andrew Ross Termini Foundation has pledged $10,000 annually in scholarship assistance to be divided among multiple St. Pius X High School students. The 2021 scholarships will be awarded to St. Pius X High School students, enrolled in the freshman class for the 2021-2022 school year.

Students must demonstrate financial need, good citizenship, and a desire to become an active part of the St. Pius X High School community. Families of students applying for this scholarship must complete the St. Pius X High School Financial Aid Application (https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/434Q3) prior to consideration for this scholarship.

Deadline to Apply: April 20th.
Apply Here

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS

The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation has a listing of community scholarships available to students Pre-K thru 12th grade at the below link:
                                www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships
 

NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

In order to be considered for a need based scholarship, the student's family must apply for financial assistance through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment.

• St. Pius X Grant - Established to enable students to attend St. Pius X who may not otherwise be able to attend based upon financial resources. Amount available based on number of qualifying applications. Must reapply each year.

• Work Study - Experience has shown that students who participate in work study benefit in sharing the investment in their education. Students are assigned work in building maintenance, front office jobs, etc. Work is performed before and after school, on weekends, and during the summer. Student must actually do the work before receiving a credit on their tuition statement. Must reapply each year.

FINANCIAL POLICIES

Tuition must be current in order for students to:

• Receive class schedule in August

• Receive semester and final grade reports

• Have transcripts sent

• Participate in graduation as a Senior