Tuition and Fees
We want every student to be given the opportunity to attend St. Augustin Catholic School, and we are mindful that for some families the investment may be a challenge. Our goal is to make Catholic education accessible to as many families as possible.
The true cost of educating a student at St. Augustin is approximately $8,500. Saint Augustin Parish subsidizes the school’s operations at 58% as tuition alone does not cover all expenses. We are grateful for parents who engage in fundraising, the Home and School Association, and the Royal Founder’s members who collectively offset expenses needed to run the school.
The tuition and fee schedule is approved annually by the school board. Tuition rates listed are for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
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Pre-Kindergarten
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AM Pre-Kindergarten: Free
St. Augustin Catholic School participates in the statewide Universal Pre-Kindergarten Grant Program which provides free tuition to 4-year-old AM Pre-Kindergarten students. 100% of tuition is made possible by the State of Iowa Grant Funding.
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Full Day Option: $3,062/year
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Transitional Kindergarten
Kindergarten through 8th grade
Participating, In-Parish Tithing Family Tuition Rates
Nonparticipating, Out-of Parish Family Tuition Rate
*Participating refers to parishioners of Saint Augustin Catholic Church who are actively tithing. Nonparticipating families are those who are not actively tithing or not parishioners.
International Student Tuition Rate
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Tuition Assistance
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Families may be eligible for tuition assistance for students in grades K - 8 through the Catholic Tuition Organization (CTO). The income guidelines for the 2020-2021 school year are available here. Our parents must reapply each year for tuition assistance using St. Augustin CTO school code: 450 password: cto450.
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| Project HOPE (Help Our Parents Educate) |
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Project HOPE (Help Our Parents Educate) gives children the opportunity to receive quality Catholic education by providing tuition scholarships to families in need. Funds from Project HOPE provide additional assistance to those families who are in the most financial need to help make Catholic education a reality. Families must be Catholic and attend an elementary school.
The instructions and applications for Project HOPE/Brady Trust are available below.
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| St. Augustin Scholarships |
| After applying for CTO funds, if you do not receive an award, contact the school office. There are scholarships available through our St. Augustin Catholic School Scholarship Account at The Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa. Please contact St. Augustin Principal, Mrs. Spike for more information. |
| Iowa 529 Accounts |
Iowa 529 accounts can be used to fund K-12 tuition paid to an accredited State of Iowa School. A 529 Plan is an after-tax investment account that grows tax free if distributions are used toward qualified educational expenses. St. Augustin Catholic School is an accredited State of Iowa School, and our tuition is a qualified 529 account expense. Please speak with your accountant or financial planner for more information on the use of Iowa 529 accounts for tuition.
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| Iowa Tuition and Textbook Credit |
Families can claim a credit of up to $250 for tuition and textbook payments on their State of Iowa income tax return. Use your FACTS tuition payment confirmation as proof of payment (or email Mrs. Watters in the school office if you need a copy). Please speak with your accountant for more information on your specific tax situation and eligibility.
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| Transportation Reimbursement |
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Families with K-8 grade students who live more than 2 miles (one way) from school are potentially eligible to receive reimbursement for transportation expenses from their public school district.
Electronic filing for Des Moines Public Schools and digital forms for the surrounding school districts can be found on the school forms website page and should be completed and mailed to your public school district twice a year. Forms must be postmarked no later than December 1st and May 1st.
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