Investing In Your Child’s Future
At St. Mary of Gostyn School, we believe in a strong school-home partnership and we are dedicated to the spiritual growth, academic success and social/emotional development of your children. We realize the sacrifice that you make to invest in a Catholic education for your children and we are extremely proud of our accomplishments as a school community.
2026-2027 School Year
Below you will find the details of the enrollment fees for the upcoming school year.
| Kindergarten – 8th Grade Fees* | Preschool & PreK Fees |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee: $100 non-refundable per student | Enrollment Fee: $100 non-refundable per child |
| Technology Fee: $175 per student | Curriculum Fee: $175 PreKindergarten (Monday-Friday Full Day) |
| Curriculum Fee: $125 per student | Curriculum Fee: $125 Preschool 4 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday Full Day) |
| Activity Fee: $35 per student (Halloween, Christmas, Park Day) | Curriculum Fee: $100 Preschool 4 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday Half Day) |
| Sacrament Fee: $60 (2nd Grade & 8th Grade Only, Billed in October 2026) | Curriculum Fee: $75 Preschool 3 student (Half Day) |
| Cap & Gown Fee: $25 per Kindergarten student for cap and gown (Billed in January 2027) | Activity Fee: $35 per student (Halloween, Christmas, Park Day) |
| 8th Grade Graduation Fees: $145 per student (The graduation fee includes the cap and gown, ribbons, diploma, dance classes, and 8th grade t-shirt.) |
*All student fees are non-refundable. Technology, Curriculum, and Activity Fees are not paid upfront, nor are the 8th grade graduation fees. Instead, they will be included with your tuition in your payment plan.
2026-2027 School Year
Below you will find the details of tuition rates for the upcoming school year. We offer four options for paying tuition – Annual, Semi-Annual, Four Payments, and Ten Payments. Payments must be arranged through the FACTS tuition payments system. Families choose their payment plans when they enroll for the upcoming school year.
| Kindergarten – 8th Grade | Tuition Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 Child | $6,263 |
| 2 Children | $11,353 |
| 3 Children | $14,977 |
| 4 or More Children | $16,844 |
| Preschool & PreKindergarten | Tuition Rate |
|---|---|
| 3 Year Old Half Day Preschool (Tues & Thurs) | $2,589 |
| 4 Year Old Half Day Preschool (Mon, Wed, Fri Half Day) | $3,276 |
| 4 Year Old Full Day Preschool (Mon, Wed, Fri Full Day) | $4,010 |
| 4 Year Old Full Day PreKindergarten (Monday-Friday) | $6,407 |
The average cost to educate a student is estimated to be over $7,000. The difference between this cost and tuition charged is made up through direct parish subsidy of approximately $420,000 ($1,400 per student).
Tuition Payments
Payment schedules are set at the time of enrollment, with the following options:
Grants, Scholarships & Financial Aid
St. Mary of Gostyn School is committed to providing a quality education to talented, motivated students regardless of a family’s ability to pay. We offer a variety of financial assistance programs through the Diocese of Joliet, including the Tuition Transfer Grant for students who are transferring from public, private (non-Catholic) schools. A few programs include:
Tuition Transfer Grant Program
St. Mary of Gostyn School would like to help more families in our community give their children the gift of a Catholic education. If your child is in grades 1 to 7 and currently attends a private (non-Catholic), public, charter or home school, we would like to offer your family a two-year grant.
Under this program, your child will receive a $1,000 tuition discount for the first year s/he is enrolled in St. Mary of Gostyn, and a $500 tuition discount for the second year s/he is enrolled in St. Mary of Gostyn.
This grant can be applied to each eligible student in your family who transfers from a private (non-Catholic), public, charter or home school.
Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) Scholarships
CEF distributes more than 1,600 need-based scholarships each year, with an average grant of $700 per students. In 2016-17, the CEF distributed $2,002,600 to students in Catholic elementary and high schools throughout the Diocese of Joliet. Apply online between January 1 and March 1 for the upcoming school year.
- Scholarships are awarded annually and an application form must be completed each year.
- Students entering kindergarten through grade eight are eligible.
- There is a $30 application fee.
- Questions on how to complete the form can be answered by calling the FACTS Helpline directly at 1-866-315-9262.
