Sacred Heart School gives students the opportunity to create their own success stories and become the human beings that God intended them to be.
We nurture and embolden our students as they grow mentally, physically and spiritually. Sacred Heart's Catholic, Benedictine foundation strengthens our academic programs, athletics and activities - guiding our students to be critical thinkers and preparing them for post-graduation opportunities.
A private Catholic education is a significant financial investment, but with the opportunities Sacred Heart provides and the benefits your child will gain, the experience is invaluable.
Sacred Heart understands that every family has its own financial situation, and we never want tuition to be the reason a family does not choose Sacred Heart. Thanks to the generosity of Sacred Heart friends and donors, all students automatically receive a Parish Subsidy Discount.
In addition to the Parish Subsidy Discount, 48% of Sacred Heart families receive additional tuition assistance from scholarships, sibling and parish discounts, and other programs. Read more about our tuition assistance program and scholarships below.
We also offer the Family Commitment Program which helps families earn credit toward their tuition by volunteering and taking part in school fundraisers. Read more about Family Commitment below, or click here.
*To qualify for the Parish Tuition Rate:
Free Breakfast and Lunch
The State of Minnesota currently offers free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12.
Full Cost to Educate Program
Every Sacred Heart student automatically receives a Parish Subsidy Discount ($3,415 discount for elementary students and $871 discount for high school students). Sacred Heart offers families the option to forgo this subsidy and pay the full cost of education - $9,117 - and receive certain incentives. You can learn more about the Full Cost to Educate program HERE.
At Sacred Heart School, no family will be denied a Catholic education based on finances. 48% of our families receive scholarships or tuition assistance.
We offer scholarships and tuition assistance for students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade who demonstrate a financial need. 2024-25 tuition assistance applications for existing Sacred Heart families are now closed. New families who enroll for the 2024-25 school year can continue to apply for tuition assistance on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.
Please note - tuition assistance and scholarships are NOT available for preschool.
TO QUALIFY:
TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you have questions about financial awards, have not heard about your tuition assistance amount or have general questions about the process, contact Stacey Hanson at 218-773-0877 or [email protected].
Already enrolled? Apply Online for financial Assistance
Family Commitment is the amount each family is expected to complete in school fundraisers OR pay by May 31st. Learn more at sacredheartegf.net/fundraising.
Choose ONE RATE, based on OLDEST CHILD:
Family Commitment fundraising is vital for the health of Sacred Heart School and helps keep quality, Catholic education affordable for every family.
The cost to educate each child at Sacred Heart School is $9,117. Due in part to Family Commitment fundraising, we are able to keep tuition substantially lower than the actual cost to educate - $5,702 for elementary and $8,246 for high school.
Sacred Heart offers families the option to pay the full cost of education ($9,117) and receive certain incentives. Families participating in the Cost to Educate program do not have a Family Commitment. Learn more about the Cost to Educate program HERE.
Every student who attends Sacred Heart School receives tuition assistance even if they have never applied. This is because we keep our tuition rates substantially lower than the actual cost of education thanks to our parish subsidies, fundraisers, Family Commitment endowed scholarships and tuition assistance funds.
As we concluded our fiscal year on July 31st, 2023, the actual cost to educate each child in the 2023-24 school year was $9,117/student.
Families who choose the option to pay the actual cost of K-12 education ($9,117) receive:
Yes! Sacred Heart offers four payment plans. You can select the one that works best for your family. All plans MUST be set-up on FACTS prior to the first day of school.
Yes. Because a family's fianncial circumstances can change, we require families to reapply for assistance each year. You can do so using the FACTS portal:
CLICK HERE FOR THE FACTS GRANT & AID APPLICATION PORTAL
Depending on the individual circumstances, in cases of divorce or separation, both parents or legal guardians may be required to complete the financial aid process, together or separately. Contact Stacey Hanson to discuss your specific situation at 218.773.0877 or [email protected].
FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment must verify your expenses and household income to assist the school in making an informed decision about the amount of aid needed by each family. By using a third party (FACTS), your financial information remains secure, private and undisclosed to the school.
Once you have completed the online application, you will be able to log into your FACTS portal to check the status of your application. Please allow two weeks for FACTS to process your application.
Families who apply for tuition assistance by the yearly deadline will receive their award determinations in June.
For families who apply for tuition assistance on a rolling basis during the year, please allow two weeks for FACTS to process your application.
You will receive your award notification via email or letter (based on your preference.) If you have questions about FACTS awards, have not heard about your tuition assistance amount or have general questions about the process, contact Stacey Hanson at [email protected] or 218.773.0877.