Tuition and Assistance

Tuition at BCS
Tuition payments are due on the first of the month. For kindergarten through eighth grade, tuition is paid in 12 monthly installments (July through June). Preschool tuition is paid in nine monthly installments (September through May). Tuition is paid via FACTS Management System, and rates are set annually in the spring for the upcoming school year. For more information, please contact the school office at 724-285-4276.

Tuition Rates 2024-2025

In addition to tuition, there are additional financial commitments each year. They are as follows:

REGISTRATION FEE
There is a non-refundable registration fee of $125 per family in Grades K-8. If you have a child in Preschool and K-8, the Preschool registration is included in the $125. If you only have a child in Preschool, the nonrefundable registration fee is $35.

FUNDRAISING
Fundraising is a critical element of Butler Catholic’s operating budget. The Diocese of Pittsburgh expects every school to cover approximately 12% of their operating budget via fundraising.

Tuition Reducation Fundraising
The BC Bucks fundraising program is available to help families reduce their tuition costs. Families can reduce their tuition costs by participating in the BC Bucks gift card (Scrip) program. Fifty percent of all rebates earned in the program are returned to the family as tuition credits.

Please note:
Rebates are credited quarterly to families’ tuition accounts.
If a family has a credit balance at the end of the school year due to overpayment or the application of BC Bucks rebates earned throughout the year, the overage will be applied toward next year’s tuition.

SERVICE HOURS (K-8 FAMILIES)
“When you forget yourself and think of others, this is love! And with the washing of the feet the Lord teaches us to be servants, and above all, servants as He was a servant to us, for every one of us.” - Pope Francis

As Catholics, we are called to serve one another. This ethic of service is especially visible in our school community, as many of our programs including cafeteria, fundraisers, athletic programs, and student activities could not continue without significant volunteer hours. Butler Catholic families are asked to volunteer 40 hours of service to the school throughout the year.

Please note:
Service Hours may be completed by any family member 16 years of age or older. Anyone over the age of 18 must have all diocesan clearances. Service Hours must be recorded on the Service Hours log and returned to the office to receive credit. The coordinator/chairperson of the event MUST sign the log before it is submitted. Participation in service hours is not required for preschool families.

You have an important financial decision to make for your family; you must decide how to finance your child’s education at Butler Catholic School. The following is a brief summary of the tuition assistance programs available to you to help you afford this investment in your child.

We want to support you in this process of financing your child’s tuition. We want to make sure that you have investigated and understand every option available to you. Registration fees and tuition comprise 60% – 65% of the income for Butler Catholic School. Tuition assistance is available through the funds listed as well as a tuition credit program. Catholic rates are lower due to the parish subsidy. You may inquire about a parish subsidy from your own parish and possibly reduce your amount of tuition. For the 2022-2023 school year, BCS families received over $126,000 in financial assistance.

TUITION AID APPLICATION PROCESS
Aid applications are processed by FACTS Management. Families applying for tuition aid in Catholic schools within the Diocese of Pittsburgh may do so by using the Grant & Aid application link. 

2023-24 EITC/OSTC Income Maximums
NUMBER OF DEPENDENTS                              MAXIMUM INCOME
1                                                                          $123,697
2                                                                         $142,211
3                                                                         $160,725
4                                                                         $179,239
5                                                                         $197,753
*Add $18,514 for each additional dependent.

The following aid funds will be available to families depending on their eligibility.
Bishop’s Education Fund (BEF): This grant program is for Catholic students in grades K-12 attending eligible schools and registered in eligible parishes. This form requires the pastor's signature. This form will need to be signed by the pastor and uploaded to FACTS.

The application fee is $25, and families are strongly encouraged to apply by March 15, 2023.  If individual families have extenuating circumstances in meeting the deadline, we will be as flexible as possible in accommodating them.

After completing the online application, you will need to upload or fax all required supporting documentation.  For a detailed list of supporting documentation please read more on the FACTS website. If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 1-866-441-4637 or call the school office at 724-285-4276.  All information needed to apply can also be found on the diocesan website.