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Financial Aid Information for K-8 FamiliesSt. Michael Catholic School is committed to making Catholic education accessible to all families. We offer two forms of need-based tuition support:
1. Fulcrum Foundation Tuition Assistance Grants (TAP Grants)
2. St. Michael School Fair Share Tuition Program
These programs help families with students in kindergarten through eighth grade afford tuition based on their unique financial circumstances.
1. Fulcrum Foundation Tuition Assistance Grants (TAP Grants)
The Fulcrum Foundation Tuition Assistance Grant is a need-based program available to families across Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle.- Available to parish and non-parish families
- Grants help cover the gap between what a family can afford and the cost of education
- Parish families receiving a grant do not see a reduction in their tuition pledge; the grant supports the difference between the pledge and true tuition cost
- Out-of-parish families assessed full tuition may receive additional assistance through the grant
- Application opens October 1
- Apply through FACTS by December 31st, 2025
2. St. Michael School Fair Share Tuition Program
Our Fair Share model reflects our mission to serve all families who desire a Catholic education for their children, regardless of income.- Open to parish families with students in grades K–8
- Tuition is based on your family’s ability to pay
To apply for tuition assistance or Fair Share:- 2023 tax return
- Completed Fulcrum/FACTS application
- FACTS application fee
All applications must be completed by December 31, 2025.
This includes your online FACTS application and submission of all required documents to the school.
If you need help uploading or gathering documents, or have any questions, please contact:
Cassie Chhin at schooladmin@smpschool.org.
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2025-2026 Tuition Schedule coming soon*
Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten columns are are as follows:
Preschool (3yr.) Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-11:30
Prekindergarten (4yr.) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-11:30
Pre-K only - 5 mornings Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30
Preschool runs September through June, however, preschool tuition is not part of the Fair Share Program.
Fair Share
At St. Michael, we take great pride in our Fair Share Tuition Program, which makes Catholic education accessible to families throughout Snohomish County and beyond. Our Fair Share program operates on a sliding scale, ensuring that tuition fees are fair and equitable based on income. We kindly ask all parish families to strive towards our goal of a Cost to Educate of $10,150 per student for the 2024/2025 academic year. Your participation and dedication to our community are greatly appreciated.Tuition Payment
Tuition payments are conveniently processed through SchoolAdmin using Stripe. Families have multiple payment options, including credit card (with a 3.0% per transaction fee), automatic withdrawal, or receiving a billing statement for payment by check or over the phone. We offer a discount for families who choose to pay their tuition in a single lump sum.
*Since tuition is the primary source of funding for our school, it is crucial for families to stay up-to-date with their payments. Failure to do so or failing to communicate your current situation with the school may lead to the termination of services. Your timely payments help ensure the continued success of our educational community.
Financial Aid – Deadline for application, December 31, 2025 for school year 2025/2026Additionally, St. Michael offers access to Fulcrum Foundation Tuition Assistance Grants to all families, both in parish and out of parish, based on financial need.
- How to apply for Fulcrum Grants:
Submit request for financial aid/tuition assistance through FACTS – https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/4K8vs
Nondiscrimination PolicySt. Michael School in the Archdiocese of Seattle admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available at all schools. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.