Hope For The Future provides need-based tuition assistance for Catholic and non-Catholic students who meet eligibility requirements and enroll in one of the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Tuition assistance is prioritized by financial need and based on available funding.
For more information on tuition assistance through Hope For The Future, please contact their offices at (210) 734-1642 or visit here.
Application Checklist
We can't wait for you to join our family. Please bring these items for registration. If any are missing, please contact the school so we can support you.Returning Students: BEFORE Feb. 1: $300 for first student, $500 for family
NEW students: $475 for first student, $425 for each sibling (up to 2 siblings)
FACTS ACCOUNT FEE:
Online bill payment portal---FACTS set up fee ($20 to $50). Fees go directly to FACTS not SMCS.
Payment is accepted only through RenWeb/FACTS on the 5th or 15th of each month.
Grade Level | Yearly Tuition | 10 Month Rate Aug to May |
11 Month Rate July to May |
PreK to 8th | $5,000 | $500 | $454.55 |
Discounts
$75 Registration Discount for Military Families for each family.
$35 Discount for families that receive Hope for the Future funding.
10% Tuition discount for each sibling.
5% Tuition discount for Military Families with PCS orders.
Tuition Support
Apply for support at Hope for the Future for Graduating Kindergarten to 8th Grade.
Families that complete an application and have significant needs will be considered for additional support as school resources allow.
Additional Expenses:
AIAL Sports Fee. Billed month of first sport played. 5th-8th Grade, $100 for one sport, $150 if playing multiple sports.
8th Grade Graduation Fee due by November 15, $75
Mandatory School Fundraiser due by January 15, each family must sell or pay for $100 worth of Catholic Life Tickets.
Lunch $4.50 (Small portion), $5.50 (Large portion), $6.00 (Healthy portion).
Provided by CRAVE-IT Nutrition.
Billed on FACTS.
Registration Fee Includes: Archdiocesan Testing Fees, Parent Emergency Alert System*, PTC Dues, Curriculum Support, Technology Support**
The actual cost to educate is ~$6,000 at SMCS. We are able to keep our tuition below this rate due to fundraising, generous donors, and being good stewards of our resources. If you are able to help us close the gap please visit our Guardian Angel Fund.
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