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We believe an education at Saint Joseph Academy is a good investment, one you can't afford to miss. Prospective families should note that many people help to underwrite the cost of your child's education as tuition revenues make-up just 65% of the total budget.

The private education offered by Saint Joseph Academy is a great value.

Program	Monthly Tuition, 10-month plan First Child (Additional Children)*
Toddlers -Half day -Full day	$375 ($338) $518 ($484)
Preprimary -Half day -Full day	$325 ($293) $504 ($452)
Elementary (grades 1-5)	$466 ($363)
Middle School (grades 6-8)	$482 ($377)

*The first child rate applies to the oldest child in a family. Additional child rate applies to younger siblings.

Payment options (all tuition and school billing is handled through the FACTS company):

• One payment, due in August 2008 ($40 FACTS fee will be waived)
• Two payments, due in August 2008 and January 2009 ($40 FACTS fee will apply)
• 10 payments, due each month beginning August 2008 through May 2009 ($40 FACTS fee will apply)

Here are some ways to help you pay tuition:

1. Join the TAP Program. TAP stands for Tuition Assistance Program, and all families can use it. Bottom line: The average family can save $50-$60 per month on tuition.
2. Two working parents can receive a Child Care Tax Credit on tuition for child pre-kindergarten age. For more information check out www.taxesindepth.com/child-care-tax-credit.html
3. Many companies will allow you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for child care, and Montessori Children's House tuition does qualify as child care dollars.