Finance Office

Archbishop Carroll High School

Financial Payment

Schedules and Policies

2012-2013

INTRODUCTION

 

Tuition at Archbishop Carroll High School (ACHS) for the 2012-2013 academic year is $11,250.

Incidental fees totaling $265 (see below) are billed for each student.  

 

Tuition assistance/scholarship programs are available as follows:

1.   Archdiocese of Washington – Available for any family who applies and qualifies for assistance.  Contact the Finance Office for more information. All families are strongly encouraged to complete the PSAS tuition aid application for Archdiocesan tuition assistance.

2.   Internal Tuition Assistance - Need based aid is provided when available. An application for internal assistance can be requested from

the finance office through May for the following school year. A completed PSAS application must be on file for consideration.  

3.   Academic Scholarships – Tuition aid intended to reward superior academic achievement regardless of financial need. Those interested may contact the Admissions Director.

4.   Music Scholarships – Instrumental and Vocal Scholarships are offered through the Music Department. Contact the Department Chairperson for further information.       

 

 

TUITION PAYMENT SCHEDULES

A.  Annual Payment - 5% tuition discount applied if full tuition amount is paid by July 20^th.  Payment received after the due date will automatically forfeit the discount.

B.  Semi-annual Payments – Tuition is paid in two installments, July 20^th and December 20^th.

C.  10-Monthly Payments – Tuition is paid in 10 equal installments beginning July 5^th or July 20^th and ending in April 2013.

 

Parents/Guardians that do not choose Payment Schedule A must enroll with FACTS Tuition Management.  Payments are deducted from the parent/guardian’s checking, savings or credit card account by the designated due date (5^th or 20^th).  FACTS charges an annual fee (2 payments - $10, 10 payments - $38) which is deducted upon completion of the agreement.  

 

FACTS agreements may be created by clicking the link on our website (www.Archbishopcarroll.org) under Admissions – Finance Office.  

 

 

BILLING INFORMATION

Tuition statements are mailed on a monthly basis.

 

TEXTBOOKS 

Follett is the official textbook provider for Archbishop Carroll High School. Textbooks may be purchased via our online bookstore.  More information is available in the Main Office.

 

UNIFORMS

Risse Brothers is the official uniform provider for Archbishop Carroll High School.  More information is available by visiting their website www.rissebrothers.com or calling their store in college park at 301-220-1987.

 

TUITION PAYMENT SCHEDULES

Payment Schedules                            Due Date

A     Annual Plan                                    July 20^th                          $10,952.50

5% Discount (Applied to Tuition paid by family)

                      After July 20^th                                                           $11,515

 

B     Semi-annual                                  July 20^th                           $5,757.50

                                                                 December 20^th               $5,757.50

                                               

C     10-Month Plan                               5^th or 20^th (choose one)   $1,151.50

                                                                 July – April

The figures above include Tuition $11,250 and Incidental fees of $265.

 

ARCHBISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL TUITION POLICIES

 

1.   All tuition payment schedules begin in July.  To begin classes in the fall semester, all tuition and fees billed to the account (i.e. July and August) must be paid.

 

2.   All fees (i.e. registration fee, incidental fee etc.) are NON-REFUNDABLE.

 

3.   Annual tuition payments not made by the scheduled due date will initiate a forfeit of the discount and may accrue a finance charge of 1.5% per month on any unpaid balance.

 

4.   All accounts with a past due tuition balance may accrue a finance charge of 1.5% per month.

 

5.   Students with a past due balance exceeding one monthly payment may be suspended at any time. Return to the classroom would be dependant upon satisfaction of the outstanding balance.

 

6.   Archbishop Carroll High School reserves the right to refuse to provide official school   records, including report cards, transcripts, and diploma to parent(s), student or other educational institution until all tuition, fees, and other financial obligations to Archbishop Carroll High School are satisfied in full.

 

7.   Any senior with an outstanding financial obligation is not permitted to participate in the year-end Baccalaureate Mass or commencement exercises.

 

 

BILLING SCHEDULE

JULY                                  All Fees, Annual tuition, Semi-Annual tuition, Monthly tuition

AUGUST                           Monthly tuition

SEPTEMBER                     Monthly tuition

OCTOBER                          Monthly tuition

NOVEMBER                       Monthly tuition

DECEMBER                       Semi-annual tuition, monthly tuition

JANUARY                            Monthly tuition, Registration Fee 2013-2014 (Non-graduates only).

FEBRUARY                           Monthly tuition

MARCH                                  Monthly tuition

APRIL                                      Monthly tuition

 

 

REFUND POLICY

Should a student leave voluntarily during the school year refunds will be processed based on the following:

 

Payment Schedule A (Annual):

                ●             Through August 3^rd - 100% refund

                ●             Through August 15^th - 75% refund

                ●             Through September 26^th – 50% refund

                ●             Through December 1^st – 25% refund

                ●             After December 1^st – no refund

 

Payment Schedule B (Semi-Annual):

                ●             Through August 3^rd - 100% refund

                ●             Through August 15^th - 50% refund

                ●             Through September 26^th – 25% refund

                ●             After September 26^th – no refund

 

Payment schedule C

●     No refund provided

 

Parents who select payment schedule C will be responsible for all tuition billed through the month of departure. Charges are billed on the 1^st of each month and may not be prorated.

 

Tuition will not be refunded if a student is asked to withdraw or is expelled.

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

CAMPUS MINISTRY FEE

A fee of $75 is charged to each account as part of the incidental fee. This fee supports campus ministry activities school-wide, including retreats, liturgies, and the social service ministry.

 

PAAC (Parent Association of Archbishop Carroll) Dues

A fee of $10 is charged to each family as part of the incidental fee to cover membership dues.

 

FUNDRAISING ASSESSMENTS

The school provides opportunities for parents/guardians and students to help raise additional funds required to maintain a quality education.  Two activities help the parents raise the $175 fundraising assessment.  These activities are the Walk for Education in November and the Spring Benefit held in June.

 

GRADUATION FEE (Seniors Only)

Seniors are assessed a fee of $250.  This fee covers all costs associated with the Baccalaureate Mass and graduation.  These costs include the diploma and covers, graduation announcements, name cards, cap and gown, honor stoles and rental of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.

 

 

FINANCE OFFICE STAFF

202-529-0900

Fax #202-529-6235

Mr. David Brake

Chief Financial Officer – Ext. #126

 

Ms. Edythe White

Accounts Payable Associate – Ext. #125

 

Mr. Ian Smith

Accounts Receivable Associate – Ext. #251

 

Mr. Dessalegn Binalfew

Accounts Receivable Associate – Ext. #127