TUITION
Applications are accepted online with a non-refundable registration fee of $150, plus one-tenth of the total tuition.
Online Tuition Payment options are available.
Tuition, once paid, is nonrefundable.
See our Parent Handbook for tuition policies.
Tuition is a yearly fee, payable as follows:
- Monthly payments occurring from August through April or
- One-half payment by August 31, and one-half by December 31, or
- Payment in full by August 31
2026-2027 TUITION RATES
| Per Year | Per Month | |
| 5-Day Programs – Transitional Kindergarten or 4-Year-Olds (M-F)Â | ||
| Full tuition: | $4,484.79 | $448.48 |
| Steward Rate: | $4,171.64 | $417.16 |
| 4-Day Programs – Three or Four-Year-Olds (M-TH) | ||
| Full tuition: | $4,278.72 | $427.87 |
| Steward Rate: | $3,979.34 | $397.93 |
| 5-Day Programs –Â 3-Year-Olds (M-F)Â | ||
| Full tuition: | $4,933.50 | $493.35 |
| Steward Rate: | $4,589.20 | $458.92 |
| 3-Day Programs – Two or Three-Year-Olds | ||
| Full tuition: | $3,510.60 | $351.06 |
| Steward Rate: | $3,264.76 | $326.48 |
| 2-Day Programs – Two or Three-Year-Olds (T/TH) | ||
| Full tuition: | $2,575.62 | $257.56 |
| Steward Rate: | $2,394.47 | $239.45 |
Extended Day Fees
Early Arrival / Lunch Monthly Commitment Discounted Rate – $8.25/per session
Early Arrival / Lunch Daily Drop-in Rate – $10.50/per session
Adventure Camp Rate – $15.50/per session
*Catholic Steward Tuition Rate is a 7% Discount
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Tuition Assistance
Limited needs-based Tuition Assistance may be available for children who would be unable to attend the program for financial reasons. To obtain an application, please contact the director at (919) 468-6110 or email preschool@stmcary.org.
African American and Native American Ancestry Tuition Assistance Program
The Diocese of Raleigh is pleased to announce an opportunity for Catholic school families of African American and Native American heritage. Through our African American and Native American Ancestry Tuition Assistance program, we aim to make Catholic education more accessible to eligible students from preschool through 12th grade. This vital initiative, supported by generous parish donations and a grant from the Black and Indian Mission Office, reflects our commitment to serving diverse communities throughout our diocese.
The 2025-2026 application for the African American and Native American Ancestry Tuition Assistance is now available at https://form.jotform.com/schoolsoffice/2025-26AAMENGrant. This scholarship program is administered by the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Education.
Catholic school students (Preschool-12th grade) of African Ancestry and Native American heritage in the Diocese of Raleigh are eligible to apply for tuition assistance from February 1 – March 15, 2025. The assistance awards are funded by parish second collection donations and a grant from the Black and Indian Mission Office founded by the Catholic bishops of the United States.
- All applicants MUST complete a Catholic school enrollment application before this application will be considered.
- Applications are available online and opened on February 1, 2025, and will close on March 15, 2025.
- Decision letters will be emailed to parents no later than May 24, 2025.
- Tuition awards are sent from the diocese to the applicant’s school.
- View the program flyer (PDF).
Please contact Anna Bragg at anna.bragg@raldioc.org or 984.900.3165 with any questions about this program.