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Tuition

AS A CATHOLIC SCHOOL, St. Barnabas is funded primarily by tuition.  We recognize that a tuition-based Catholic education is a sacrifice for many families, but we are confident that a commitment to a St. Barnabas education offers significant benefits for your child and family. 
 
TUITION AND INCIDENTAL BILLINGS are paid online through FACTS Tuition Management.  The first payment for the 2025-2026 school year is due in July, and the final balance must be paid in full by April 30, 2026. Enrolling in a FACTS tuition payment plan allows you to select a payment option that best suits your financial needs. Families will receive an invitation from the school in June with information on setting up their payment plan. 
 

TUITION SUBSIDY - Families who are registered and active parishioners of St. Barnabas Church are eligible for a tuition subsidy. Active parishioners are practicing Catholics registered with St. Barnabas Church who have a demonstrated history of support for the parish (regular mass attendance and contributions of time, talent, or treasure).  We encourage new parish families to register with the parish before submitting their school registration in order to be eligible for the following school year.  Visit the St. Barnabas Catholic Church site to begin exploring or register as a parishioner.

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS - Through the Parish Buckeye Scholarship, we offer a limited number of partial scholarships to active parishioners who demonstrate financial need and volunteer their time and talent to our community.  St. Barnabas is not a Big Shoulders Fund school, and with the elimination of Empower Illinois, we have limited funds for additional scholarships at this time.

Financial Assistance applications for the 2026-2027 school year are open. We will accept submissions through April 15, 2026, and notification of award decisions will be communicated to all eligible applicant families in May. You are required to upload your completed 2025 federal tax return and any supporting documents. Apply in FACTS. If you have any issues accessing the financial aid application, you may speak with a FACTS customer support representative by calling 866-441-4637.

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ADDITIONAL FEES - In addition to the tuition fees detailed above, families should also budget for annual school uniform fees (approximately $200 per student), school supplies (approximately $150 per student), and yearly field trips and service initiatives (approximately $50 per student). 

8th GRADE - There is an additional $325 Event & Graduation Fee for each 8th-grade student.

6th GRADE IPAD FEE - The cost will be added to your tuition account for the 6th-grade school year. Upon graduation or departure from St. Barnabas School, families will own the device in full. The iPads are for school-related work and, due to restrictions and available apps, are not for personal use outside of school. We offer different price levels, ranging from approximately $400 to $700, depending on the generation, storage capacity, and length of AppleCare. For specific questions about the fees associated with the Jr. High iPad purchase, please contact our Technology Director, Mrs. Kathleen Davies at [email protected].

SPORTS & ACTIVITIES - There is an additional registration fee for St. Barnabas sports and after-school enrichment classes (~ $75 - $200 per activity).

Additional miscellaneous expenses may include hot lunch fees, extended day program (before or after care), and optional periodic dress-down donations or fundraising contributions.

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Raise Right (known as Scrip) is an optional tuition assistance program offered by St. Barnabas. Families can purchase gift cards from Raise Right and earn credit toward their tuition. LEARN MORE!