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Tuition Cost
2008 - 2009 School Year
What does it roughly cost to educate a student at Driscoll
Catholic High School for 1 year? $9,500.00
What do we charge?
| Tuition Cost: |
$7,925.00 |
| Registration Fee: |
$
200.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE) |
| Textbook Rental: |
$
425.00 (Non-Refundable after August 1, 2008) |
| Total Tuition: |
$8,550.00 |
This is just the basic cost of tuition. The above balance
does not include athletic fees, retreat fees, graduation fee, and/or for
those students that drive to school there is a parking fee.
Additional Fees
Student Athletic
Participation Fees
Payment Plan Options
Financial Assistance
Explanation
of Fees
Tuition Fee:
The tuition at Driscoll Catholic High School for the year 2008 -2009 is
$7,925.00
Registration Fee:
A non-refundable registration fee of $200.00 is required when the student
signs up for courses for the following year.
Tuition Deposit:
A deposit of tuition of $250.00 is required of each student at the time of
registration. Deposit is non-refundable
after May 1st and is part of the total
tuition cost. Students whose registration fee and deposit are not paid by
due dates will not be given confirmed schedules for the coming school year and
will be placed on a waiting list until fees are paid.
Textbook Rental Fee:
A $425.00 rental fee is required for all textbooks, workbooks, lab fees,
academic fees and PLAN/PSAT testing. This fee is due July 1, 2008
and should be included with the July tuition payment.
Rental fee is not
refundable after August 1st. Students are required to return their books
to Driscoll in good condition or a replacement cost will be charged. The
rental program does not include: summer reading books, English class
novels, retreat, registration, yearbook, athletic fees or schedule charges.
NSF Checks Fee:
A charge of $25.00 will be charged to the account whenever a check is
returned to the school by the bank marked as unpaid. We do not re-deposit
checks. All accounts that incur more than two (2) NSF checks must pay via
cashier's check, money order, credit card or cash. Driscoll Catholic will
not accept personal checks.
Graduation Fee:
A graduation fee of $125.00 is required of each senior.
This fee is due by April 1, 2009. Seniors must have taken care of all
their financial obligations to the school in order to attend prom, to
participate in the commencement ceremony, and to receive their diploma.
Overnight Retreat Fees:
An overnight retreat will be required of each Junior attending Driscoll
Catholic. The retreat fee is $175.00. The fee covers room and
board. There is an optional overnight retreat for Seniors too. The
fee is also $175.00. The retreat fee is due by September 1,
2008.
Athletic Fees:
Athletic fees re due before practices begin. Any fee not paid by the
3rd week of practice will be assessed a $25.00 late fee in addition to
the regular fee and athletes will not be allowed to practice or play until the
fee is paid. Refund of athletic fees will not be given if a student leaves
a team after the 3rd week of practice. Athletic fees vary, depending what sport it is that the student
is participating in. To see Student
Athletic Participation Fees click on highlighted area.
Parking:
Students who drive their cars to school must obtain a parking pass from the
Main Office. A fee of $50.00 per year must be paid before parking
passes are issued. Parking fees are due the first week of classes.
Yearbooks:
The purchase of a yearbook is optional. The yearbook moderator will
contact students during the school year about procedures for ordering books and
about the cost of the yearbook.
Summer School:
Students enrolled in summer school are responsible for payment before
classes begin. No refunds will be given after May 15, 2008 for dropped
classes.
Refund Policy:
Tuition and/or fees that have been paid for a student who withdraws after August
1st will not be refunded. If a student withdraws and then wishes to
return, all customary fees will again apply at re-registration. No credits
will be allowed for fees previously paid.
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Payment Plans
Options
Now that you know how much the tuition will be for the year,
the next question is "How do I pay for it?"
Financial
Assistance/Work Study:
Driscoll Catholic understands the sacrifices families make to give their
child the best possible education. The school has a limited number of
jobs available for students and adults who fulfill the requirements for
financial assistance. Forms are available in the Main Office and are due in
to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment by March 1st. Or you can apply to
FACTS directly online by clicking on the following link
www.factstuitionaid.com Driscoll Catholic is
committed to making a Catholic education affordable for everyone.
Families with questions regarding financial assistance should contact the school
president.
Family Discount:
A $700.00 discount will be granted to families with two students
in attendance in the same school year. Families with three or more
students in attendance in the same school year will receive a discount of $3,500.00. There is a tuition cap per family of $19,575.00.
(which includes the 3rd student discount).
Payment Plan:
You have to make payments to Facts Management Company. The website
is www.factspayment.com.
To log in to their system you will need the Agreement number & an invoice
number. You can get those two pieces of information from the invoice
sent by FACTS. If you need additional information you can reach them
at 800 624-7092.
Admittance to Class:
In keeping with Board and School Policy, all students must have their
tuition and fees paid according to one of the payment plans to (A)
be admitted to class at the start of the school year, (B) be
allowed to take semester exams, (C) receive class schedules in
August. In addition, no student will be admitted to classes on the
first day of school unless we have a completed physical form on file in the
Attendance Office and a Tuition Agreement Form on file in the Business
Office.
Exclusions:
Students whose tuition is past due during periodic reviews are subject
to exclusion from classes until their accounts are current.
Transfer Students:
Tuition is charged on a semester basis. Students who transfer to
or from Driscoll Catholic are responsible for the full tuition for the
semester in which they transferred.
Fund Drives:
The mandatory fund raiser has been eliminated this year. However,
the student fund drive to raise funds for academic programs will continue to
take place during the first semester. All students participate in the
Help-A-Thom activities; financial participation is encouraged but not
mandatory.
Financial Assistance:
 
Tuition is a significant sacrifice for any family, and our LaSallian
Tradition aims to make a Driscoll education available to all families,
regardless of financial means. Driscoll’s financial assistance program is
comprised of various aid resources. All families interested in applying for
financial assistance must complete the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment forms
for the 2007-08 school year, which can be obtained at the Main Office. All
applicants who turn in their FACTS forms are then eligible to be selected
for one or more of the following types of financial assistance:
Type of Assistance
Award Range
Joliet Diocese Grant
Student's family must be a member of the Joliet Diocese to receive a
Diocesan Grant. |
$750 per student
$1000 per family |
Driscoll Catholic Grant
Driscoll awards Grant money to families that apply for financial
assistance and demonstrate need. Awards are based solely on
need and vary in amount. |
$500 to $1750 |
Work Study Program
Work Study is a program chosen for a select number of students
who aid and assist around the school with various duties. Assistance
is awarded on an hourly basis, dependent on students completion of
their work hours. |
(combined with Adult Work Study) |
Adult Work Study Program
A select number of families are offered tuition credit for duties
performed
on campus by parents or relatives of a student. Work Study
applications must be returned by August 1st to ensure Adult Work
Study hours. |
See Work Study |
Driscoll Scholarships
See 'Scholarships' page for specific information on each award. |
$500 or $1,000 |
Family Discount
When a family has students at Driscoll concurrently, they receive a
tuition discount no family will incur more than $19,575.00 in
tuition
charges for the current school year.
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$700 tuition credit for second child
$3500 tuition credit for the 3rd child. |
All
students applying for financial assistance must turn in their FACTS forms by
March 1st, 2008. Award notices are mailed in June.
A sample financial assistance package is below:
Sample Financial Assistance Award Notice
| Driscoll Grant |
$500.00 |
| Work Study Program |
$750.00 |
| Incoming Freshman Academic Scholarship |
$500.00 |
| Total Financial Assistance Award Package |
$1750.00 |
Financial Assistance Answers.....
Where do I obtain a FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment form?
Driscoll Catholic has these forms available in the Main Office beginning
January 1st, 2007. Forms will also be available at all of the Entrance Exams
and can be sent to you upon request. Call the Admissions Office at (630)
543-6310 extension 830 to request a packet, or come to the Main Office
duringregular business hours and one will be provided for you. You can also
apply online at http://www.factstuitionaid.com
Do I need to apply for financial assistance every year?
Yes, families attending Driscoll Catholic must complete the FACTS Grant &
Aid Assessment forms every year to receive assistance.
Where do I turn in my FACTS forms?
Turn in all FACTS forms and paperwork to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment, PO
Box 5688, Lincoln, NE 68505. Do not turn in any documents that the
application asks for to Driscoll Catholic.
How are assistance packages determined?
Financial Assistance packages are determined by the review of the Financial
Aid Report provided to Driscoll by the FACTS Program. Financial Assistance
is distributed proportionally based on financial need demonstrated on a case
by case basis.
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