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Saint Thomas Academy is committed to making education accessible to all by utilizing indexed tuition, financial aid, and merit-based scholarships, ensuring affordability for a wide range of families. This approach reflects our dedication to providing a high-quality education for the next generation of leaders.

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INDEXED TUITION

Indexed tuition is a model for determining the most accurate tuition investment for each family, based on ability to contribute to educational expenses. Saint Thomas Academy utilizes TADS (Tuition Aid Data Services) as an objective third-party representative to assess and analyze the financial situation for each family. TADS provides Saint Thomas Academy with a need-based tuition aid report and recommendation for how much a family should expect to reasonably contribute towards tuition. Learn more about TADS and financial assistance here.

The grid below provides the average level of indexed tuition families have qualified for based on their overall financial situation. Many factors are taken into consideration when evaluating the Indexed Tuition level for a family, including income, family size, assets, debts, expenses, and the cost of other tuition charging schools. The actual Indexed Tuition for each family is based on the individual TADS application.

Tuition and Other Expenses

2025-26 Tuition

Other Expenses

SAGE Dining - Lunch Program (optional)	$1,275
Uniforms (from new, but used are available)	$200-$1,000
Athletics Fees (range, depending on sport)	$30-$750
Transportation	$2,150
Social Events (dances, out of uniform, etc.)	$5-$50
Optional College Prep (ACT test prep, etc.)	$100-$675
Senior Fee for Retreat and Party	$250
Laptop for Upper School ($425 yearly fee, student will keep computer after four years)	$425*
Laptop for Middle School	$200

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Saint Thomas Academy is proud to present a range of Cadet Scholarship Awards for qualified students, with scholarship amounts varying from $500 for one year to $20,000 over a four-year period.

The Cadet Scholarship Awards are non-need based, and applicants may apply for up to two (2) scholarship awards (not including the President Award). The selection process is competitive, and scholarship awards are granted based on merit and other criteria established by the awarding body, therefore not every applicant may receive a scholarship award. Scholarship Award applicants must have also completed the entrance application for admission.

Cadet Scholarship Awards

President Award

$5,000

The President Award recognizes achievement, leadership, character, and contributions to the community.

Incoming Grade 9 applicants only
Four (4) year award, renewable with good academic and behavioral standing
Applicants will need to complete an essay on one of two topics
Applicants will have a minimum GPA of 3.5
Principal recommendation required*
Interview required
*STA Class of 2029 applicants will need a faculty or head coach recommendation

Next Chapter - Transfer Student Award

Faith in Action Award

$500

Incoming Grade 9-12 applicants only
Four (4) year award, renewable with good academic and behavioral standing
Applicants will need to demonstrate active participation in church or worship community
Recommendation from church administrator
Applicants will need to complete an essay on how faith is a grounding principle that fosters selflessness and compassion. Describe how you demonstrate your faith in action and your commitment to your faith.

Jack Zahr Teamwork & Community Award

Amounts Vary

Applicants are team players who work to make those around them better. They are also dedicated to the integrity of sport - respecting the rules, opponents, and the spirit of competition. They are known for their sportsmanship and fair play.

Incoming Grade 9 applicants only
One (1) year award
Applicants will need to play two or more sports
Two (2) recommendations from coaches that highlight sportsmanship, and your ability to put others before self, and your leadership on and off the field of play

Catholic Schools Award

Unity in Education Public Schools Award

John Ireland Legacy Award

Middle School Foundation Award

The Witold Pilecki Polish Heritage Award

Valor Award

Begin Your Scholarship Award Application Here

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Financial Assistance Scholarships

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New Day USA Foundation

This scholarship recognizes the commitment and sacrifice made to our country by veterans and military families. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist young men in their pursuit of academic success and character development, and to prepare them to become leaders.

The NewDay USA Foundation Scholarship may provide up to $15,000 tuition assistance for students attending Saint Thomas Academy. Participating schools will match this award. Families are expected to contribute as they are able. Eligible students may apply for the scholarships by completing an application with the schools to which they have been accepted.

Eligibility

An applicant's parent or legal guardian must be:

a fallen U.S. armed service member killed on active duty; or,
a U.S. Veteran who has died due to their combat related service, or
a member of the armed forces who has been seriously and completely disabled in combat
independent of the scholarship application, applicants must apply to and be accepted by school to which they are applying

Selection Criteria

Priority is given to the children whose parents or guardians who have made the ultimate sacrifice, or sustained severe and complete disability in combat
Applicants will be evaluated based on all submitted materials. Essays, transcripts and references are key to evaluating the potential applicant.
Financial circumstance of the applicant's family may be considered

Flaherty Family Foundation Scholarship

Saint Thomas Academy partners with the Flaherty Family Foundation (FFF) to provide scholarships to high achieving Grade 8 students who have high financial need.

Criteria to apply for this scholarship, which will be renewed each year of high school provided students maintain the following requirements:

7th and 8th grade GPA of 3.5.
Student is a strong contributor to his community, with a strong desire to attend Saint Thomas Academy.
Families must complete a TADS application (tads.com) with all required documentation by February 1.
Demonstrate high financial need.
Students are required to submit an application to FFF, and the FFF will select the students and families they will interview.

Please contact Rick Stevson if you have questions regarding the criteria/qualifications.

**Please know that the FFF offers much, much more than financial support to students. They offer academic support and coaching, funding for internships and other enrichment activities, and college and career support. Learn more about this scholarship at flahertyfamilyfoundation.org.

Additional Opportunities to Fund Tuition

Achieving Dreams

Achieving Dreams (501c-3 organization) is a vessel for reaching out to the community to serve a mission of hope and offer youth and adults an opportunity to continue in organized activities and education that enlightens and improves the human condition.

Volunteers of Achieving Dreams are people willing to band together to help these youth and adults succeed. Our program is entirely comprised of volunteers. All proceeds are focused on our mission to help families afford meaningful and positive experiences in organized activities and education. Challenges

Below are some of the events Achieving Dreams need volunteers for:

Gopher Events
Vikings Games
Lynx and Timberwolves Games

For specific details regarding upcoming events, training, sign ups or questions please contact:
info@achievingdreamsmn.org

Visit Achieving Dreams Website

AOCG (Alumni of Concordia Group)/ MMSA (Maternity of Mary St. Andrew)

MN Fundraising Initiative

MN Fundraising Initiative secures contracts with over 23 venues in the greater Twin Cities area including Target Field, Target Center, Canterbury, and US Bank to operate food and beverage concessions stands at their events.

MNFI organizes teams of volunteers from all over the state of MN and WI who work together to run these stands. In turn, MNFI receives donations from these venues. The donations are then used to award grants to families in local communities to allow youth to participate in enrichment activities they may not otherwise be able to enjoy.

Through our grants, youth have taken part in school trips, sports camps, band & choir trips, and team sports of all kinds and been able to attend college.

We are proud to help local youth enrich their lives! See Frequently Asked Questions and contact information via the button below.

MN Fundraising Initiative

Contact MNFI

Email – info@mnfundraisinginitiative.org
Call – 763-575-7585

Tartan Area Youth Enrichment

General Concession Volunteer Information

Tartan Area Youth Enrichment, Inc. has contracted with various event promoters to staff concession stands with volunteer workers in exchange for a percentage commission on all sales in those stands. This has been a very fun and profitable fund-raiser. What began in 2009 as a hockey fund-raiser has expanded to include the entire Tartan area and several neighboring communities. Volunteers have the opportunity to work at Twins baseball, Vikings football, high school tournaments, various trade shows and conventions, and many other special events.

Concession workers in our program are volunteers and are not paid for their work. They may designate a “share” of the proceeds of each event they work to various non-profit organizations to enrich the youth and/or community. Each month checks are distributed to designated organizations along with a report showing who worked to donate those funds. These monies do not belong to the volunteers; they belong to the organization designated. The funds are not income for the volunteers and do not belong to the volunteers. The stand commissions earned are paid to the Tartan Area Youth Enrichment, Inc., which, in turn, forwards them to the various non-profit organizations designated by the volunteers. These funds are to be used at the discretion of the various non-profit organizations for the general good of the group, not as income for individual members. Tartan Area Youth Enrichment, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501c-3 organization and, as such, files returns with the federal and state governments. Our exempt status is based on the premise that volunteers are not paid for their work and are not employees. Volunteers are not covered by any worker’s compensation benefits through Tartan Area Youth Enrichment, Inc., the companies for whom we volunteer or the non-profit organizations that receive donations.

Visit Tartan's Website

529 Savings Plan

It is highly recommended to consult with a qualified financial advisor or tax professional. They can provide tailored guidance based on your specific circumstances, ensuring that you make informed decisions regarding the use of 529 funds for secondary education expenses. Currently, Federal law allows for a 529 Savings Plan to pay for K-12 tuition expenses at a public, private or religious elementary, middle or high school—up to $10,000 annually federal tax-free.

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