TUITION RATES & FEES
Because the school is part of the spiritual mission of the parish, all parishioners subsidize the significant gap between the cost of operating a school and tuition charged. Active parish members who send their children to our school also enjoy a reduced tuition rate.
To be eligible for active parishioner reduced tuition, families must meet the following criteria:
- Registered parishioners at Christ King Parish or St. Bernard Parish
- Participate in parish life through consistent worship at Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation
- Participate in Parish Financial Stewardship
- Participate in sharing of talent and time
Tuition fees are set every spring for the following school year and are communicated via tuition agreements. Tuition increases every year by approximately 2-3% to keep pace with rising costs. As a parish we work hard to keep the increases manageable.
There are some additional fees not included in tuition, such as:
- $350 Registration Fee (non-refundable)
- Extended Care Programs*
- Parish Auction/Gift Gathering Parties*
- Athletics*
- Parent Engagement
- School Picture Purchases*
*Optional purchases/not required
Additional Tuition Rate Reductions & Assistance**
Tuition Assistance Program
Pastor, Fr. Phillip Bogacki, never wants finances to be an obstacle for a family that truly desires a Catholic education for their children. The financial need for the Tuition Assistance Program of Christ King Parish is based on 175% of the government established standard of poverty. Additional allowances are made for families having documentation of excessive medical expenses or other unusual circumstances. Families requesting financial assistance should complete a tuition assistance form.
**We are a private Catholic parish and tuition-based school. We do not participate in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
School Tuition Payment Options and Billing & Collection
Payment Options
- Option 1 – One-Time tuition payment, usually due on or before the last day in July
- Option 2 – Bi-Annual EFT payment plan: 2 installments, beginning the last day of July and January
- Option 3 – 11 Month EFT payment plan: 11 consecutive payments on the 25th of each month, July-May.
Collection Options
All payments, regardless of plan chosen, are collected electronically through our partner, Blackbaud, and NOT handled by Christ King. Any checks received at the parish office in error will be returned and you will be redirected to Smart Tuition to make your payments (electronically). All invoices will be sent electronically to the authorized email submitted at the time of enrollment through Blackbaud.
Please note: changing financial conditions will not negate tuition agreements. Considerations for such circumstances will be made by renegotiating the agreement with the Parish Business Office of Christ King. If the financial obligation to Christ King is not met, registration for the following year will not be accepted and student records will not be forwarded until the matter has been resolved. If a school family does not support the Parish by responding to the Stewardship program, the school family will be responsible for the full cost per student as a non-member. A $40.00 Fee will be assessed for any and each electronic payment that is past due. Any payments returned for non-sufficient funds (NSF) will have an additional $30 fee assessed that will not be waived, as it is a charge directly to Blackbaud from their bank. A refund of tuition will be made during the first 10 school days of the current school year. Following the 10-day time period, tuition is non-refundable. A student transferring out of Christ King during the school year is responsible for the full year’s tuition.
Benefits we can pass on to you with this partnership:
Select a payment method that works best for you
- Set up recurring automatic payments from your bank account or credit card
- Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted (small additional fee)
Access your account online
- Review account history, transaction details, and print monthly invoices
- Edit your contact information, password, and payment method
- Make a payment or set up recurring payments
Receive payment and follow-up reminders
- For recurring payments, a reminder is emailed 7-10 days before the due date
- For missed payments and outstanding balances, you will receive an email and phone call
Speak with a customer service representative
- Live agents are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Call toll free to make payments and ask all questions at (888) 868-8828