XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL IN-PARISH TUITION
2024-25 School Year: $7,700
(includes registration fees)
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XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL NON-PARISH TUITION
2024-25 School Year: $11,800
(includes registration fees)
 

ONE TUITION AMOUNT (INCLUDING FEES)

Xavier has one amount for the total tuition with all fees included in that amount. This change allows fees to be eligible for STO assistance as only tuition amounts can be covered through this program.  

Xavier will no longer list fees as a separate item but instead will be included in one single tuition amount. If you have any questions please call the XHS Business Office at 319.739.7307.

The tuition amount covers all academic fees associated with Xavier. A student may incur additional fees for certain activities or courses. These additional fees may be:

• Annual Sports Participation Fee $150
• Parking Permit $40
• Art Projects Specific to Student
• Co-curricular Activities Specific to Student
• Summer Classes TBD
• Elective Materials Specific to Student

Xavier High School, the Xavier Foundation and the Archdiocese of Dubuque are committed to making sure Catholic education is available to students who desire it. Xavier cannot and will not become a school available to only those who can afford the full tuition. The Our Faith, Our Children, Our Future School Tuition Organization (STO) sponsored by the Archdiocese of Dubuque combined with Xavier’s local assistance program AND Education Savings Accounts (New in 2023-2024) offer expanded opportunities to help qualifying families afford the Catholic School of their choice. STO and ESA programs are available to both Catholic and non-Catholic families.

Xavier High School Local Assistance

Xavier also has its own tuition assistance program. It is open to members of our supporting parishes, not just those who qualify for the Our Faith, Our Children, Our Future STO. These funds are available to assist families who make Xavier High School their choice for Catholic education. The Xavier program is in addition to other forms of assistance (STO and ESA), and you can qualify for one or both. Families apply for local assistance by first applying for STO assistance via FACTS Management.

NOTE: WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO COMPLETE AN STO APPLICATION (VIA FACTS MANAGEMENT) AND AN ESA APPLICATION (VIA ODYSSEY) FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:

School Tuition Organization (STO)

Xavier High School, the Xavier Foundation, and the Archdiocese of Dubuque are committed to making sure Catholic education is available to students who desire it. Xavier cannot and will not become a school available to only those who can afford the full tuition. The Our Faith, Our Children, Our Future School Tuition Organization (STO) sponsored by the Archdiocese of Dubuque combined with Xavier’s local assistance program offer expanded opportunities to help qualifying families afford the Catholic School of their choice. This STO Program is available to both Catholic and non-Catholic families.
APPLY
APPLY VIA FACTS MANAGEMENT - STO APPLICATION PERIOD: 1/1/24 - 5/3/24

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT INCOME GUIDELINES:

1. STO qualifying levels listed are based upon 400% of 2024 Federal Poverty Levels.  Final income-qualifying levels will be determined by the Our Faith STO Board, based on identified need and available funds.
2. Families are eligible for STO assistance if they are Iowa residents AND their taxable income is at or below the above listed income levels. Falling within these guidelines does not necessarily guarantee tuition assistance awards.
3. Family size includes parents/guardians plus total number of dependents claimed on the tax return.
4. For families/households with more than eight people, add $5,380 for each additional person.
5. Any available local tuition assistance beyond STO awards may not be based upon the above income levels, but will likely require completion of a FACTS application.

Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)

The Students First Act, introduced by Governor Reynolds and signed into law on January 24, 2023, makes state funding available to support the success of every K-12 student in Iowa. The bill establishes a framework and funding for education savings accounts, which may be used by eligible families to cover tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at accredited private schools in Iowa.

Parents who choose to enroll their eligible children in an accredited private school will receive an amount equal to the per pupil funding allocated to public school districts for the same budget school year ($7,635 for the 2023-2024 school year). Funds will be deposited into an education savings account (ESA) to be used for tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses as specified in the legislation.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR ESA'S FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR?

Students entering Kindergarten
OR
K-12 Students currently enrolled in a public school
OR
K-12 Students currently enrolled in a private school with a household income at or below 400% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines
*NOTE: Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, all K-12 students in Iowa regardless of income will be eligible to receive ESA's.

APPLY
APPLY VIA ODYSSEY - ESA APPLICATION PERIOD: 4/16/24 - 6/30/24


Learn more about ESAs...

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT INCOME GUIDELINES:

1. STO qualifying levels listed are based upon 400% of 2024 Federal Poverty Levels.  Final income-qualifying levels will be determined by the Our Faith STO Board, based on identified need and available funds.
2. Families are eligible for STO assistance if they are Iowa residents AND their taxable income is at or below the above listed income levels. Falling within these guidelines does not necessarily guarantee tuition assistance awards.
3. Family size includes parents/guardians plus total number of dependents claimed on the tax return.
4. For families/households with more than eight people, add $5,380 for each additional person.
5. Any available local tuition assistance beyond STO awards may not be based upon the above income levels, but will likely require completion of a FACTS application.

EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (ESAs)

2024-2025 ESA APPLICATION PERIOD: 4/16/24 - 6/30/24

The Students First Act, introduced by Governor Reynolds and signed into law on January 24, 2023, makes state funding available to support the success of every K-12 student in Iowa. The bill establishes a framework and funding for education savings accounts, which may be used by eligible families to cover tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at accredited private schools in Iowa.

Parents who choose to enroll their eligible children in an accredited private school will receive an amount equal to the per pupil funding allocated to public school districts for the same budget school year ($7,635 for the 2023-2024 school year). Funds will be deposited into an education savings account (ESA) to be used for tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses as specified in the legislation.

APPLY

APPLY VIA ODYSSEY - ESA APPLICATION PERIOD: 4/16/24 - 6/30/24
 

WHO QUALIFIES FOR ESA'S FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR?

Students entering Kindergarten
OR
K-12 Students currently enrolled in a public school
OR
K-12 Students currently enrolled in a private school with a household income at or below 400% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines
*NOTE: Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, all K-12 students in Iowa regardless of income will be eligible to receive ESA's.

Learn more about ESAs...

How is the tuition level determined?
The cost to educate one student is determined each year as the budget is set. The parish tuition and non-parish tuition amounts are then established based on this budget. Parish subsidies provide tuition support for students belonging to any of our eleven supporting parishes. This support helps to defray portions of the per pupil costs, thus reducing tuition levels.

What if my family cannot afford the full tuition amount?
Xavier High School, the Xavier Foundation and the Archdiocese of Dubuque are committed to making sure Catholic education is available to students who desire it. Xavier cannot and will not become a school available to only those who can afford the full tuition. The Our Faith, Our Children, Our Future School Tuition Organization (STO) sponsored by the Archdiocese of Dubuque combined with Xavier’s local assistance program, AND Education Savings Accounts (New in 2023-2024) to offer expanded opportunities to help qualifying families afford the Catholic School of their choice. STO and ESA programs are available to both Catholic and non-Catholic families.

How Can My Family Apply for Tuition Assistance?
Both the Our Faith, Our Children, Our Future STO and Xavier High School will be utilizing FACTS Management to assist in determining the level of assistance to be awarded. FACTS has developed an application that all families need to complete to be considered for assistance. Your personal information will be held in strictest confidence at all times. If you have a child at more than one Archdiocesan School or if you wish to apply for both types of assistance, you will only need to complete one application form.

Families may apply for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) via Odyssey starting with the 2023-2024 school year. The application period may differ from the STO application period. Learn more about ESAs here...

THE APPLICATION PROCESS BEGINS EARLY IN THE CALENDAR YEAR FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL YEAR.


What type of information will I be asked on the tuition assistance form?

• Marital status of the parents
• Size of the family and dependency status
• Number of children in tuition-charging schools
• Age of the parents
• Total taxable and non-taxable income for parents
• Housing information
• Assets and investments

You will also be given an opportunity to explain any unusual circumstances that may affect your financial situation.

What is the average amount of aid Xavier will award families?
Tuition assistance awards range from $50 to near full tuition.

Are there any other options to make Xavier more affordable?
A tuition credit equal to 25% of the first $1,000 paid for tuition and textbooks for each student is offered by the state of Iowa. This credit directly reduces your Iowa tax liability by up to $250.

Parents of children attending Xavier may be reimbursed for at least part of their transportation costs. If a student does not receive bussing and lives 3 miles or more from Xavier they may be entitled to reimbursement from the school district. Claims must be filed by December 1st and May 1st. Xavier sends Cedar Rapids Community School District claim forms home in November and April.

Where does the money come from for the Xavier Tuition Assistance Program?
Money for local tuition assistance currently comes from the operations of the High School and the Xavier Foundation. The Xavier Foundation has established an endowed scholarship fund to provide long-term strength and growth to the scholarship program. The investment earnings from this fund will be used to fund scholarships in the future.

Where does the money come from for the Archdiocesan STO program?
The Our Faith, Our Children, Our Future STO is funded by numerous generous donors from across the Archdiocese of Dubuque. All donors received an Iowa Tax Credit equal to 65% of their gift, with all donations qualifying for a federal income tax deduction for their 2022 returns. Donors interested in contributing to this program during 2023 can make a secure online donation or download a donor application at OurFaithSTO.org.

How do ESAs work?
The Students First Act, introduced by Governor Reynolds and signed into law on January 24, 2023, makes state funding available to support the success of every K-12 student in Iowa. The bill establishes a framework and funding for education savings accounts, which may be used by eligible families to cover tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at accredited private schools in Iowa.

Parents who choose to enroll their eligible children in an accredited private school will receive an amount equal to the per pupil funding allocated to public school districts for the same budget school year ($7,635 for the 2023-2024 school year). Funds will be deposited into an education savings account (ESA) to be used for tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses as specified in the legislation.

When is payment on my account due?
The first payment on your account is due by August 10th. A 1-percent discount will be given if the entire balance of your tuition is paid in full and received by 3 pm on July 31st. If you cannot pay the entire balance by August 10th , you may make two payments on August 10th and January 10th , four payments on August 10th, November 10th, January 10th and March 10th, or ten payments using electronic funds transfer on the 10th of the month from August to May. Monthly payments may only be made through electronic funds transfer on the 10th of the month.

What does it mean to be a parishioner?
Each parish has its own guidelines to determine a parishioner. Generally, three things are required:

• Be registered in the parish
• Participate in the life of the parish
• Contribute financially to the parish

• All Saints
• Immaculate Conception/St. Wenceslaus
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
• St. John XXIII
• St. Joseph, Marion
• St. Jude
• St. Ludmila
• St. Matthew
• St. Patrick
• St. Pius X

Thanks to several generous financial donations, the Xavier Foundation is able to offer two separate need-based scholarships (with specified qualifying criteria) which award tuition to Xavier High School. Students in grades 8-11 may apply. Learn more...