Investing in Catholic Education
The estimated cost to educate a student at St. Joan of Arc School for the 2025–2026 school year exceeded $8,000 per student. Through the generous support of our parish community, fundraising efforts, and charitable donations, families pay significantly less than the actual cost of education.
This year, St. Joan of Arc Parish will provide approximately $200,000 in direct support to our school, equating to nearly $600 per student. This commitment reflects our shared mission to provide an exceptional Catholic education while keeping tuition as affordable as possible.
We are deeply grateful for the continued partnership of our families, whose participation in fundraising and parish life helps bridge the gap between tuition and the true cost of educating our students.
3 and 4 Year Old Preschool
| Class Description | Tuition |
|---|---|
| 3 half days | $4,500 |
| 3 full days | $5,000 |
| 5 half days | $5,000 |
| 5 full days | $7,000 |
Grades K-8: Registered Parishioners Actively Participating in WeShare
| Number of Children | Tuition |
|---|---|
| 1 | $6,500 |
| 2 | $11,700 |
| 3+ | $16,000 |
Grades K-8: Non Parishioners
| Number of Children | Tuition |
|---|---|
| 1 | $7,500 |
| 2 | $13,700 |
| 3+ | $19,000 |
2026-2027 Preschool-8th: Fee Schedule
| Type of Fee | Month Paid | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Registration Fee (Preschool-8th) | March | $100 per child |
| FACTS Tuition System Fee (Preschool-8th) (Charged by FACTS) |
August | $55/$25 per family depending on payment plan selected |
| Technology Fee (K-8th) | September | $75 per child |
| Lab Fee (6th - 8th grade) | November | $15 per child |
| PSO Activity Fee (Preschool-8th) | August | $25 per child |
| Fundraising - Auction Raffle Ticket Fee |
October | $100 per family |
| Dance Class (7th and 8th grade) | January | $40 per child |
| Graduation Fee (8th grade) | December | $40 per child |
St. Joan of Arc offers three options for paying tuition via the FACTS Tuition System.
- Annually (one payment in full in August)
- Quarterly (August, November, February and May)
- Ten Monthly Payments (August–May)
Any family looking for tuition assistance from the Joliet Diocese or St. Joan of Arc School must apply through the FACTS Tuition Grant and Aid site. Please go to online.factsmgt.com/aid to fill out the application. Aid is only available for students in K-8.
Parish Stewardship & Family to Parish Investment (FPI)
St. Joan of Arc School exists because of the strong partnership between our parish and school community. Each year, St. Joan of Arc Parish makes a significant financial investment in our school, helping keep Catholic education accessible for our families. This investment is made possible through the generosity and faithful stewardship of our parishioners, including our school families.
Parishioner Tuition
Families receiving the parishioner tuition rate are expected to be active members of St. Joan of Arc Parish by:
- Participating regularly in the life of the parish and attending Mass.
- Maintaining an established record of financial stewardship through St. Joan of Arc Parish through the Family to Parish Investment (FPI).
As part of our ongoing commitment to the partnership between parish and school, families receiving the parishioner tuition rate are asked to participate in our Family to Parish Investment (FPI) program.
For the 2026–2027 school year, families are asked to:
- Enroll in WeShare by September 1, 2026 if you haven’t already.
- Establish a recurring contribution of $30 per month ($360 annually).
Getting started is easy:
- Click Donate from the top menu on the St. Joan of Arc Parish website.
- Select Give Now.
- Follow the prompts to create your recurring gift.
If you have questions or need assistance setting up your WeShare account, please contact Sister Deborah Campbell, Director of Finance & Administration, at Sr.dcampbell@sjalisle.org.
While all parish contributions are voluntary and tax-deductible, participation in the FPI program is required to qualify for parishioner tuition rates. Your gifts directly support the parish, allowing it to continue investing in our school, sustaining parish ministries, and strengthening our shared mission of Catholic education for generations to come.
Non-Parishioner Tuition
Families who choose non-parishioner status, or who do not enroll in WeShare with the minimum monthly contribution by September 1, 2026, will be billed at the non-parishioner tuition rate.