Albany Diocese Tuition Policy

Tuition is payment for services rendered and as such is the primary source of revenue for the school. The principal, in consultation with the local School Board, determines the tuition of the respective school. In order to effectively administer the school, prompt payment of tuition is necessary to assure an adequate cash flow for the school. The Diocesan School Board has adopted the following Tuition Policy.

In cases of extenuating circumstances, the principal will work with individual families to make arrangements for payment of tuition that will meet the needs of the family and the school. The Diocesan School Board recognizes that situations do arise that necessitate changes in the agreed upon schedule. The specific agreement will be worked out with the principal and/or finance committee of the local School Board.

Tuition Agreement: A written tuition agreement will be prepared for all families which indicates the names of students covered by the agreement, the name of the person responsible for paying the tuition, the total combined tuition for the student(s) listed and, if a payment plan is requested, the number and amount of scheduled payment. The responsible party must sign and date the agreement. (Effective 1/99)

For families electing payment plans: Prior to the opening of school in September, tuition payments as indicated in the tuition agreement, must be current. If payments are not current admisssion will be denied and the parent or guardian must meeet with the principal. The principal will create one written arrears agreement between the family and the school which details a plan for bringing tuition current. Default on any payment in the agreement will resutl insuspension.

After The Opening Of School

A letter will be sent to parents or guardians indicating that payment must be received within two weeks. If the payment is not received, or if arrangements for payment are not made with the principal, the student(s) will be suspended from classes. Participation in any extracurricular activity (interscholastic sports, drama, class activities, etc.) will be denied.

Parent or guardian is required to meet witht he principal and create a written tuition arrears agreement stipulating the schedule for bringing tuition to a current basis. Defaulting on the written agreemnt will result in suspension.

Report cards will be held and admission to mid-term or final examinations will be denied.

At the end of the school year, graduating students will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies. diplomas will be held until all tuition is paid.

For returning students, registration for the following school year will be suspended. Student will not be allowed to begin practice for fall sprots. Admission on the opening day of school will bedenied until all prior year tuition is paid or a written tuition arrears agreement is in place.

Release of student records requested by parents will be denied until all tuition is paid.

Revisions or changes to this policy may be made only with the approval of the Albany Diocesan School Board.