Tuition and financial assistance
Tuition that works for your family
Families deserve a clear, honest picture of cost. Here's what tuition looks like for 2026–2027, the fees to plan for, and the financial assistance that puts St. Joseph Marquette within reach for more families than many people realize.
How tuition works
More affordable than most families expect
Many families assume a Catholic school is out of reach, then discover it's closer than they thought. Through scholarships, tuition assistance, Parent Board fundraising, and support from the Sister Rebecca Berghoff Foundation, St. Joseph Marquette is able to keep tuition within reach for more families than many realize. We also offer multiple tuition levels, giving families the flexibility to choose the option that works best for them while becoming part of the St. Joe's community.
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2026–2027 rates
Choose the tuition level that fits your family
At St. Joseph Marquette, we believe cost should not be a barrier to a quality Catholic education. That's why we offer multiple tuition levels designed to meet families where they are. Whether you choose Regular Tuition, Reduced Tuition, or Full Cost Tuition, every student receives the same exceptional education, supportive community, and opportunities to grow in faith and character.
Regular and reduced tuition
How families help keep tuition affordable
Families at the Regular and Reduced levels commit to 35 volunteer hours for the year, due by June 11, 2027. At least 20 of those hours must come through fundraising, and 4 go to the Fresh Catch Dinner & Auction. Any hours left unfinished are billed at $50 per hour on your June statement.
Annual car raffle
Sell at least $100 per child
Each family sells a minimum of $100 in raffle tickets for every enrolled child. It's one of the simplest ways to take part and one of the most effective, bringing in support that helps keep tuition affordable for everyone. Most families cover it with a handful of sales to friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
Dinner and auction
Contribute 4 hours or sponsor $200 to Fresh Catch
Your Fresh Catch commitment is four volunteer hours or a $200 procurement or sponsorship. Volunteers help with everything from setup to gathering auction items, and the evening itself brings the whole community together. It's the school's biggest event of the year, and the money raised goes straight to the programs and people your child sees every day.
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Jog-a-Thon community run
Raise at least $50 per child
Students gather pledges and run laps at the annual Jog-a-Thon, with a minimum of $50 in donations per enrolled child. It's the one fundraiser the kids lead themselves, which makes it a favorite. Every dollar supports the classrooms and activities that make a St. Joe's education what it is.
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Financial assistance
Help is available
Financial assistance and scholarships may be available to qualifying families. If cost is the only thing standing between your child and a St. Joseph Marquette education, please reach out. Our team is here to guide families through the application process and help determine what assistance may be available.
Additional fees
Fees to plan for
In addition to tuition, families should plan for a few annual expenses such as registration fees, classroom supplies, field trips, and optional extracurricular activities. We believe in being transparent about costs so families can plan with confidence.
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After-school care
After School Care Program
St. Joseph Marquette offers supervised after-school care for families who need additional flexibility at the end of the school day. Learn more about program details, hours, and rates below.
Admissions · 2026–27 enrollment open
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