Tuition & Financial Assistance

TUITION & FEES 2020-2021

Tuition for 2020-2021 is:

• In Parish Tuition*  $8,700
• Out of Parish Tuition $9,700

To enroll for 2020-2021, 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*

• $325 enrollment fee - received by Dec 16, 2019
• $425 enrollment fee - received by Feb 14, 2020
• $525 enrollment fee - received by May 22, 2020
• $625 enrollment fee - received after May 22, 2020

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 2020-2021 school year - $500 for second student, $500 for third student
• Diocesan School Employee - $4,350 (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 Missy Little at 816.453.3450 ext. 116 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 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.

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