Financial Aid

Financial Aid 2026-2027

Saint Nicholas School is a Christian community with a comprehensive financial program provided by the Board of Directors. All families receive published discounts and credits. We also offer customized family assistance for those who apply with financial information.

 

We offer discounts and credits to all families:

• Family discounts based on numbers of children in school
• Referral credits for bringing a new family into the school
• Registration discounts of $100, for employees of institutions that feature our school for childcare.
• First Responders, such as police, firefighters and EMT’s, 10% off registration and tuition

 

Private and public financial aid:

• Saint Nicholas has selected FAST by ISM: Financial Aid for school tuition by Independent School Management. FAST makes a recommendation based on family financial information, and the school makes a scholarship offer. There is an application fee.
• We participate in the new TEFA school voucher program, allowing families to utilize public funds for private school tuition. We are currently accepting PK and K students.

How to Apply to FAST

Visit this page to start your application. The link will take you directly to an application for Financial Aid for School Tuition specifically for Saint Nicholas School.

Tuition, Fees, and Policies

For full information, see the Contract Tuition Rates, the Tuition Contract, and the Payment Plan.

I.  ADMISSION FEE: Application Fee: The Application Fee, for new applicants only, is $100 per student, due with the application. This fee is non-refundable. It gives the student waiting list status.

II. ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE:  The Registration Fee is due for the coming school year to reserve a place. Places will not be held until the payment is paid, and it is not refundable. Registration payment amounts are listed on the Contract Tuition Rate sheet.  It is not applied to tuition.

III. TUITION: Tuition, paid in advance, is paid annually. Tuition is not refundable except in the case of the family moving out of the Greater Houston Metropolitan area or the child’s medical disability, with documentation.  There is no reduction in tuition for holidays, school closings, or a student’s absence.

Tuition Annually: Tuition paid in one annual payment is due May 1^st, for attendance from June through May.  For the School Year only, the annual payment is due May 1^st, and attendance is  August through May, according to the school calendar.

Tuition Term:  Term payments for the Year Round  Plan are due May 1^st, July 1^st, and December 1^st.  Term payments for the School Year Plan are due May 1^st and December 1^st.

Tuition Monthly:  Parents make monthly payments from July 1^st  through April 1^st .

Drop-in Attendance: Additional hours or days are available for contracted students, if space allows, in addition to the contracted period.

Holidays:  The school is closed for days listed on the Annual Calendar.

Non-academic Days:  The school is open these holiday and teacher in-service days, but academic classes are not in session. These days are included in your tuition at no extra charge.

IV. DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS:

Family Discounts:   A 5% Discount is applied to all siblings enrolled.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS:
We have been accepted in the TEFA Texas state voucher program for PK and K this year and plan to add grades 1-8 next year.  We have the scholarship program CLARITY as well.    See the school website for information.   We encourage applications for financial aid and can help you with your applications.

Employer Discounts: The school has an Employer Partnership plan whereby employees will receive a 20% discount off annual Registration Fees if their employer participates in promoting our school and childcare.

Referral Credit:   When new full or voucher registration form lists a current family as the referral, a credit will be made to the current parent’s account of $500.  These credits are applied to the account after the referred child begins attendance.

V.  PAYMENT METHODS: Payment is by check, money order, Zelle, bank arrangement, or in cash with prior arrangement.

Statements: After the end of the calendar year a statement will be given showing all charges for the year for income tax or employee reimbursement plan (cafeteria plan) purposes.  The statement includes the tax ID# for childcare provider.

VI. OTHER FEES:

Instrument Lessons: These are available with lessons as scheduled per week during academic weeks  and two months only in the summer.  Parents register at the School Office, not with the teacher. Piano and voice are offered now, and violin will be offered upon sufficient demand.  Make-up lessons are not scheduled if a student is absent.

Ballet and Martial Arts are offered from a provider, and information is available in the office.

Tutoring: A small group tutoring Study Skills Program is required for some students needing academic assistance. There is a fee, and students have one period per day for most academic days.  Parents will be notified in late May  if tutoring is required  for students entering pre-kindergarten through grade eight. Make-up classes are not offered.

Summer Camp:  Summer Camp is recommended for projects, field trips, and enrichment work. Summer Camp is required for some students for academic reasons, and parents will be notified in late May.

Clinic (TLC Classroom): The Clinic is open by appointment to care for children who cannot be in class. The school attempts to contact parents immediately in the case of injury of illness. Charges are made for use of the clinic beyond one hour and no other notice will be given for this charge.

Late arrival to school:  Arrival time is 7:50 to 8:00, when Homeroom begins.  At 8:30 classes begin, and after 8:30 parents are asked to sign the Tardy Log for the attendance permanent record.  Beginning with the Orientation classes, students are required to be on time.  Only Infants have a flexible arrival time.

Late pick-up: There is a late fee for students remaining after the scheduled time. Students leaving the building more than ten minutes later than scheduled will be charged $15, plus an additional $1 per minute from the scheduled time.  There is an additional charge of $50  after closing time of 5:30 p.m.   

Early drop-off: When students are left for more than fifteen minutes early, the charge is the same as for late pick-up. 

Returned check fee: There is a fee charged for each returned check. The fee and balance are due immediately.

Damage to Property: Damage by the child to school property or property of others is the responsibility of the parent, and will be billed accordingly.

Book Damage Fee: The replacement cost of any book or material used by the student will be charged at the end of the year if the condition of the book or material is not suitable for re-issue.  The book or material then belongs to the student.

VII. CONTRACTS AND PAYMENT PLANS: After the Tuition Contract has been received by the Business Office, billing will be prepared.  Full tuition for the year is due May 1^st.

Canceling Contracts:

• The registration payment is not refundable for any reason.
• Parents may cancel a Tuition Contract without incurring any additional contractual liability on or before April 1st, by making written request.
• During April, a contract may be cancelled by making written request and paying agreed contractual termination damages equal to 20% of the total tuition charges contemplated by the contract.
• On May 1^st   or after the full tuition for the year is due and the contract cannot be cancelled.

Changing Attendance times: Parents may make arrangements before payment is due with the Business Office to change hours of attendance if the change is consistent with the age group, with corresponding changes in charges.  Reduction in attendance hours may not be made in holiday months.

VIII. PAST DUE ACCOUNTS: 

Payment of any balance is due on the first day of the month. Accounts must be clear by the 5th day of the month in order to avoid an agreed contractual interest charge.  If any such charge remains unpaid on the 6th day of the month, it is late. All charges paid late accrue interest at the agreed contract rate of 1.5% per month, from and after the date such charge became late, until the date such charge is actually paid. Meanwhile, notwithstanding the accrual of such agreed contractual interest, parents will be asked to withdraw students when the entire account balance has not been paid by the 15th day of the month.

In the case of changes in family circumstances, a change in attendance plan may be arranged.  Call the School Office early to make changes in a timely manner.

Upon withdrawal from school for whatever reason, the full balance of the account is due. If not paid in full, parents will be charged a monthly fee and reports will be made monthly to the credit bureau. If the school takes action for collection of school fees the parent will be responsible for costs of collection including legal fees.

IX. WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFER OUT: The school to which the student is transferring will be sent records.  Parents may request an additional copy. There is a copy fee for more than one request in a calendar year. Records will not be copied or released if there is an outstanding balance. Report cards will also be withheld if there is an outstanding balance.

X.  SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS: In order to retain a place in school or to be eligible to re-register, students must meet the requirements of the school.

Requirements include the following:

• Good attendance without unexcused absence
• Punctuality to class routinely by 8:30 am (Infant class excepted)
• Passing grades greater than 70 in every subject
• Correct and neat uniform and personal appearance
• Participation in academic, fine arts, and sports competitions when requested by the school
• Participation in all religious services and classes
• Participation in any special scheduled events such as Evensongs, concerts, or sports events
• Participation in any student program activity requested by the school
• At least a C average in Conduct