Tuition, Fees, and Assistance

We value your son and your commitment to his education.

We acknowledge the sacrifices families make when they invest in private school. We take our stewardship seriously and encourage families to apply for tuition assistance and our scholarship. Details below.

Tuition and Fees

2020-2021 Tuition and Fees
Tuition*	$18,140
Tablet Lease-to-Own Annual Fee	$675
Locker Fee	$15
Spartan Association Fee	$20
	$18,850

Grade-Level Fees
Freshmen Orientation Fee	$125
Sophomore Retreat Fee	$150
Junior Retreat Fee	$150
Senior Graduation Fee	$350

CLICK FOR MORE ON TUITION ASSISTANCE - DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2020

FACTS Management Company - Grant & Aid Online Applications

Deadline: January 15, 2020 for new students

February 15, 2020 for returning students

Awards are limited. Apply early.

We want you to explore all your financial options: Community Tuition Assistance, MOST 529 Resources and Information, External Tuition Assistance.

Community Tuition Assistance

How the community support has impacted me

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Why I Give

Through the generosity, kindness, and commitment of our alumni and benefactors, De Smet Jesuit strives to make Jesuit education affordable to any young man regardless of his family's socio-economic background. Multiple events raise money throughout the year including the Big Draw raffle, our annual auction, and the Tradition golf tournament.

Tuition assistance is need-based. In an effort to obtain a complete financial profile, regardless of marital status, De Smet Jesuit requires both of the student's natural parents/guardians to complete a FACTS application in order to receive tuition assistance. and may need to be verified with additional documents. De Smet Jesuit's administrative team will determine award distribution.

MOST 529 Resources and Information

MOST 529 is an investment account sponsored by the State of Missouri

January 2018 the MOST 529 program expanded to allow families to use funds for elementary and secondary expenses.

Up to $16,000
($8,000 single filer)
in contributions deductible from Missouri taxes every year. (Investments grow tax-free.)

up to $10,000 in private K-12 tuition now qualifies as an eligible expense. (In addition to college and vocational school expenses.)

Eric Schmitt '93
Attorney General of Missouri

Message from De Smet Jesuit alumnus Eric Schmitt '93, former Missorui state treasurer and current Attorney General of Missouri

To learn more about the MOST program, please visit missourimost.org.

To pay De Smet Jesuit tuition with MOST 529, please contact SMART Tuition for assistance.

External Tuition Assistance: Beyond Sunday Fellows Program for High School Students

Application period begins late January and ends by late February. Early applications will be given priority consideration. See their Beyond Sunday website for details.

Download Beyond Sunday FAQs

Download Archdiocese Scholarship Flyer

CLICK FOR MORE ON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS - DEADLINE JANUARY 31, 2020

We recognize outstanding achievement and scholarship.

The renewable De Smet Jesuit Academic and Leadership Scholarship for the Class of 2024 is $4,000.

Make sure to apply early. Awards are limited.

Requirements

3.7 GPA or higher,

95% or higher ITBS/MAP scores

De Smet Jesuit listed as first choice on the archdiocesan application form

All Catholic and public school student applications must be received by January 31, 2020.

Number of scholarships is limited. Apply early.

How To Apply for a Scholarship

Submit 7^th and 8^th grades and ITBS tests scores

Provide two recommendation letters. These can be from teachers, coaches, program leaders, or pastors.

Provide a 200 word essay responding to the following prompt: given your unique talents and gifts, describe how you can make a positive difference in the world during your high school experience.

All documents may be submitted to Maria Lang via email or mailed to 233 N. New Ballas Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141.

For more information, contact Tim Sullivan, Admissions Director, at tsullivan@desmet.org.

Payment Plan Options

*Tuition may be subject to change and does not include cost of books, lunch, or PE uniforms.

Tuition for future academic years is released each spring.

Choose the SMART payment plan that works for you.

Families at De Smet Jesuit use SMART Tuition: the secure, online accounting system that tracks tuition payments, tablet lease fees, grade-level fees, and financial assistance. Annual enrollment in the Smart Tuition management system is mandatory for each family. A non-refundable matriculation fee of $500 is due at the time of enrollment with Smart Tuition and is applied toward the total cost of tuition.

Payment Plan Options

Annual
Quarterly
10-month plan ($50 fee)

SMART Tuition Benefits

Confidential
Secure
Convenient
24-hour access

Affording Private Education: How and Why

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