TUITION & TUITION ASSISTANCE

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At Sts. Peter and Paul School, we want to offer a Catholic education to as many young people as possible. For this reason, our tuition is among the lowest in Central Illinois and the lowest among Catholic Schools in the Tri-State Area. We have the lowest tuition in the entire Diocese of Peoria! We work hard to keep costs low and value high.

However, if our tuition rates are too burdensome, we offer the following application procedure for receiving a reduced tuition.

Tuition Assistance Application 25-26

Returning Families: Please submit the Tuition Assistance Application by Mail by May 15th, 2025 for the 2025-2026 School year.

New Families: Please Contact Erin Cuthbert at Operations@hancockcountycatholic.org to set up a meeting about tuition assistance for the 2025-2026 School year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I submit this form? To ensure confidentiality of your application and protection of your tax documents, this application needs to be submitted Via Mail at P.O. Box 147, Nauvoo, IL 62354. If you need a prepaid envelope, we are happy to provide this to you.

2. Is this application confidential? Yes, this application is confidential and will be only shared with the Pastor, Trustees and Tuition Assistance Committee.

3. Am I guaranteed to receive funds? We cannot guarantee all families who apply will receive funds. The funds available to us for tuition assistance are based on the generosity of people donating to our tuition assistance fund. That being said, we have secured funds to get us through the first few years as we establish the Tuition Assistance Funds.

4. How will I know what I am awarded? You will receive a letter in the mail indicating the status of your award. All applicants will receive a written response no later than July 1, 2025. You will sign the agreement if you agree and return the letter to Susan Knipe at the business office by mail at P.O. Box 147 Nauvoo, IL 62354.

5. When will the award be applied to my SMART account? The award will be applied to your SMART account after we have received your signed tuition agreement and your smart balance from the previous year has no outstanding balance.

6. Is there a grievance process if I disagree with the award given? There is no grievance process because the Pastor and Trustees have finalized the amounts personally.

7. Am I allowed to utilize the 5% discount early pay on top of tuition assistance? Additional discounts are unavailable to families receiving tuition assistance.