2023-2024 Tuition
Tuition & Standard Fees:
Tuition & Standard Fees:
Sibling Discount:
$11,517 (9th & transfer)
$10,898 (returning)
$350 (per sibling)
2023-2024 Additional Fees
Registration Fee:
Senior Year Fee:
Athletic Fee:
$500 (non-refundable)
$500
$200 (per sport)
2023-2024 Parent Involvement Hours:
Parent support and involvement is important to the success of our school community. Parents are encouraged and required to contribute hours of service. Parents may pay $20/hour or complete hours of service on campus:
Full-Paying Families:
Families Receiving Aid:
10 hours per school year
20 hours per school year
Tuition Payment Plans:
Families have the option to choose between four different payment plans:
1. Annual Plan: Full payment due by August 1st
2. Semi-Annual Plan: Two equal payments due August and January
3. Quarterly Plan: Four equal payments due August, November, January and March
4. Monthly Plans: Twelve or ten equal payments due each month, July through June
Tuition & Billing Platform:
All families must enroll with FACTS and select a tuition plan on or before May 1st. FACTS will assess an administrative fee of $50, which will be billed prior to your first month's tuition or added to your first month's billing if invoiced. All tuition payments can be made through FACTS Tuition Management.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
St. Mary's Academy offers a variety of merit scholarships to incoming 9th grade students based on an applicant's demonstrated excellence. Aside from submitting an admissions application, applicants do not need to complete any extra steps to be considered for merit scholarships.
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is required for applicants wanting to be considered for merit scholarships. Students are strongly encouraged to take the HSPT at St. Mary's Academy.
Merit-Based Scholarships:
- 100% tuition for 4 years
- Valued at over $45,000 in total scholarship
- Awarded to the Onward Scholar with the top HSPT scores
Learn more HERE.
- 75% tuition for 4 years
- Valued at over $35,000 in total scholarship
- Includes robust personalized mentoring and programming
- Limited to 12 students
- Based on excellence in:
- Academics (target 3.5 GPA or higher in core subjects-math, English/Language Arts, science, & social studies)
- Leadership
- Service
- Onward Scholars essay
- HSPT
- Performance during Onward Scholars group and individual interviews
Learn more HERE. A freshman applicant must submit the Onward Scholars application to be eligible.
- 65% tuition for 4 years
- Valued at over $30,000 in total scholarship
- Limited to up to 15 students who demonstrate the highest level of excellence in one or more of the following areas:
- Leadership
- Community service
- Specified talents
- Academic excellence
Learn more HERE.
- 25% - 50% tuition for 4 years
- Valued at $11,500 - $25,000 in total scholarship
- Limited to 10 students who demonstrate a great level of excellence in one or more of the following areas:
- Leadership
- Community service
- Specific talents
- Academic excellence
Learn more HERE.
Need-Based Aid:
At the heart of St. Mary's Academy's mission is the commitment to provide a Catholic, college-preparatory education to young women of all economic backgrounds. We recognize that a private school education is a significant investment. The purpose of our Financial Aid Program is to offer student families financial support so that they may access a Catholic education, which might otherwise be inaccessible.
St. Mary's Academy works with FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment to administer our Financial Aid Program. When submitting the FACTS application, there is an application fee of $40. In order to be eligible each year, financial aid must be applied for annually.
Need-based aid includes funds awarded by the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) and other sources. Eligibility is determined annually through the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment via its online application and CEF income guidelines.
The priority application deadline for need-based aid is January 10, 2025 for new students. Applications received after this date will be evaluated in the order in which they are received and awarded as funds are available.
Additional Questions
If you have any questions regarding tuition, billing, fees, and financial aid please email our Business Office at vlewis@smabelles.org or call (310) 674-8470. If you're a current parent, please click the following links for more information about late payment charges or withdrawal.