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Financial Obligation for a Quality Catholic Education
2008-2009 School Year

Registration Fees: $120.00 per student Late Registration begins 4/1/08 - $150.00
(Non refundable) (Non refundable)
Freshman Registration – January 15th and 17th. Upperclassmen Registration – end of February.

The above registration fee must be returned with the Financial Obligation Agreement card in order for the registration/enrollment process to be complete.

2008-2009 School Year Tuition and Fees

The Diocesan Office and Bishop Luers set the tuition and fees for the 2008 - 2009 school year. Please note $50 of the tuition will be used strictly for Professional Staff Development, Catholic Identity and Teacher Technology Training. Also, in accordance with Diocesan Policy, we will be contacting the Pastors of each parish for confirmation of Registered Parishioners for those families who are receiving the Registered in a Diocesan Parish tuition rate. The following is the financial obligation for school year 08-09:

*Note: The INCREASE in TUITION & FEES HAS BEEN DETERMINED by the BISHOP

Bus Transportation and Fees                                   To be determined
Class Change Fee (per schedule change)                 $10
Transcript                                                                 $4 each
Parking Permit                                                         $45 (preference to juniors and seniors)
Athletic Participation Fee (varies per sport)              $15-$50   Maximum $100 per Family
Uniform Shirts (required—all students)                     $18 short sleeve;  $21 long sleeve;  $23 tall short sleeve
Walk-a-thon Student Fundraiser—Required              $75  All students must participate
Yearbook (all students)                                             $45 / $55 after 1st semester

Explanation 2008-2009 Fees 

Registration Fee:  Non refundable.  Covers registration process.

Course Fee:  Covers Guidance, testing, scheduling/report cards, Knightlines/mailings, student newspaper, retreats, Campus Ministry, marketing fees, student insurance, library/media center, nursing, development, and classroom needs.  Does not include book fees.

School Improvement Fee:  Necessary to help cover unusual school improvements incurred through out the school year. 

Memorial Fee:  Used exclusively for tuition assistance for those students who experience the death of a parent while enrolled as a student at Bishop Luers. 

Book Rental Fee:  Books are distributed the first day of class and are required to be returned
to the classroom at the end of the semester/year.  Any books that are not returned will have to be replaced by the parent/student at full replacement cost. 

Technology Fee: Assists with maintaining and upgrading technology equipment and programs. 

Curriculum Activity/Lab Fee: Necessary to help cover activities and labs in classes, such as: art, music, band, choir, science, business, etc. 

All of the above fees can be paid along with tuition in accordance with the payment option you select - Annual, Semi-annual, or Monthly.

Additional Fees
 

Bus Fee:  Paid in advance by semester. Fee can also be pro-rated if student is only riding one way due to extra-curricular activities.  Bus Routes are: (depending on number of students riding the buses): Huntington County and Southwest Allen County routes. Bus transportation provided depending on number of full-time riders.

Class Change Fee:  Schedule changes

Transcript:  Charge per transcript    

Parking Permit:  Preference to Juniors and Seniors

Athletic Participation Fee:  Varies per sport

Uniform Shirts:  All students are required to wear.  Must be purchased through Bishop Luers.
Walkathon Student Fundraiser:  All students are required to raise $75 in donations.
Yearbook Fee: To purchase a yearbook.

2008-2009 Tuition and fees Sample payment information
 

Sample cost for students Registered in Diocesan Parish (does not include senior graduation fee)

Payment Options (Sample)

*Option 1:  Annual Plan -  Pay in Full August 8, 2008 by cash, check, money order to Bishop Luers. Or Auto Credit Card Payment through FACTS Management on August 5^th or 20^th, credit card fees will apply.

*Option 2:  Semi-Annual -  Pay Half in July, 2008 and Half in December, 2008 ($75 service charge is added) Automatic draft from checking or savings account or credit card a/c.
 

*Option 3:  Monthly Plan – Pay over 10 Months ($100 service charge added) Automatic draft from checking or
 savings account or credit card a/c.
 

Due at Registration:
 

· Tuition Financial Obligation card with the “payment method” selected, completed “parish information” and “Diocesan school employee information” (if applicable) & “signed”.

•   Registration Fee - $120 with completed & signed Application for Admission Form.

Invoices for Option 1 will be mailed in July, 2008. Full payment is due August 8, 2008. Credit Card Option forms needed in July, 2008.

Invoices for Options 2 and 3 will be mailed in June 2008.  Paperwork will need to be completed and returned to Bishop Luers by June 19^th to begin automatic payment drafts.

Tuition payment drafts begin July, 2008.

Notification of financial aid and awarded scholarships will be sent in June, July & August, 2008