Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees at the Academy of Saint Matthias the Apostle are established by the Pastor in consultation with the Parish Finance Council and the School Advisory Board Finance Committee.

It is the expectation of the Academy that all families honor their financial obligations to the school in a timely manner. Tuition and fees support the academic, spiritual, and operational needs of the school and allow the Academy to fulfill its Catholic mission.

Tuition Rates: 2026–2027 School Year

The Academy of St. Matthias is committed to providing a high-quality Catholic education while keeping tuition as affordable as possible for families.

Tuition reflects only a portion of the true cost of education. The remaining cost is supported through fundraising, extended care programs, cafeteria services, donations, grants, and parish support.

PK3 - $8,200

PK4 - $8,500

Standard K-8 - $10,000

Contributing Parishioner K-8 - $9,000

Payment Plans

Payments are managed through FACTS Tuition Management. Payments may be made via bank withdrawal. Credit card payments are accepted and may include a convenience fee.

Families may choose from the following tuition payment options:

  • Annual: One payment due in July

  • Semi-Annual: Two payments due in July and January

  • Monthly: Ten payments from July through April

Tuition Payment Policy

Students may not begin the school year unless tuition and fees are current. Report cards, progress reports, standardized test results, and transfer records will not be released until all accounts are paid in full.

Students whose tuition is more than 30 days delinquent and who have not communicated with the school may not be permitted to continue attending classes. The Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle reserves the right to cancel enrollment if tuition and fee obligations are not met.

Fees

Application/Assessment Fee
$75 per new applicant (non-refundable; due at application)

Re-Enrollment Fee
$200 per student (non-refundable; due at re-enrollment)

New Student Registration Fee
$200 per student (non-refundable; due at re-enrollment)

Book, Supply & Technology Fee
$300 per student
This fee covers all textbooks, workbooks, classroom supplies, and access to technology devices and digital learning platforms. Supplies are provided to students at the beginning of the school year. The fee is billed in installments throughout the school year

Fee Information

Financial Aid

Archdiocese of Washington works hard to keep Catholic education as affordable as possible. The Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance Program is available for students in grades PreK-8 who are applying to St. Matthias

All tuition assistance obtained through the archdiocese is based on financial need. Families must apply each year to receive assistance and need must be demonstrated each year to qualify. Applying for tuition aid has no bearing on whether a student is admitted to St. Matthias.

Boost Scholarship

BOOST is a State Maryland Program, enacted in 2016, to ensure lower-income students could afford the K-12 education best fit for their needs. BOOST provides scholarships to eligible students to enable them to attend a nonpublic school.

Now in its second year, Maryland’s BOOST Scholarship Program will provide nearly $6 million in scholarships in the upcoming school year to eligible K-12 students toward tuition at a qualifying nonpublic school of their choice.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

FUNDRAISING & COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Tuition and fees do not cover the full cost of providing a high-quality Catholic education at the Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle. Fundraising and community support are therefore important components of sustaining and strengthening our school.

Families are expected to support HSA-sponsored fundraising initiatives throughout the school year. Family support may include:

  • Participating in and volunteering at school fundraising events

  • Promoting school fundraising initiatives within personal and professional networks

  • Helping identify potential business sponsors and community partners

  • Providing financial support when able

The Academy is committed to developing a sustainable fundraising model that extends beyond our current school families. Our advancement efforts may include partnerships with local businesses and community organizations, corporate and event sponsorships, grants and charitable contributions, parishioner support, alumni and former-family engagement, and outreach to grandparents, friends, and the broader St. Matthias community.

Our goal is to build a culture of shared community support rather than placing the primary financial responsibility for fundraising on individual families.

Specific fundraising activities and opportunities will be communicated throughout the school year. All fundraising activities conducted on behalf of the Academy or HSA must receive prior approval from school administration.

PARENT SERVICE & STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM

In an effort to keep tuition and fees manageable, the Academy requires family participation in the Parent Service & Stewardship Program. Parent volunteer service is viewed as an expression of stewardship and shared responsibility that strengthens the partnership between families, school, and parish.

Annual service hour requirements are as follows:

  • Dual-parent families: 20 hours per family

  • Single-parent families: 10 hours per family

Service hours may be fulfilled through school- and HSA-approved activities, including events, classroom support, and approved leadership roles. Service hours are tracked through Track It Forward and must be approved by designated school or HSA personnel.

Families who do not complete the required service hours by the published deadline will be assessed $20 per unserved hour, billed through FACTS, up to the annual family maximum.