Catholic School Jackson, Michigan

Variable Tuition adjusts the cost of education based on each family's unique financial situation. This program makes a Jackson Catholic Schools education accessible to families from all income levels, ensuring alignment with our core value to support all families seeking Catholic education.

Families submit an application through FACTs, a confidential third-party service that evaluates their financial situation, including factors like income, household size, other tuition obligations, debt, and outstanding circumstances. Based on this analysis, families are offered a tuition rate that fits their needs. The goal is to ensure every family has access to an excellent Catholic education, regardless of financial constraints.

Any family seeking to enroll their K - 12th grade child in Jackson Catholic Schools is encouraged to apply. Variable Tuition is designed to assist families across a range of financial situations, ensuring a warm and welcoming community for all who wish to join us in our mission. Pre-School Students enrolled in Catholic Schools are NOT eligible for Variable Tuition, as Diocese of Lansing policy requires pre-schools associated with parishes to be self-sustaining and not subsidized by the parish. However, Pre-School tuition is considered when looking at a family’s ability to pay tuition for other children enrolled in our schools, and is a significant consideration in those students’ variable tuition rate.

No. Admission to Jackson Catholic Schools and Variable Tuition decisions are made independently. All students are evaluated based on their fit with our mission.

Families complete a secure financial profile through our third-party partner, FACTs, which is now a single-site product for our Student Information Systems, Tuition and Billing, and Variable Tuition process. The application link can be found on each schools’ website. Information sessions and individual support sessions are available for families. Applications are reviewed confidentially, and families who apply by the March 3 deadline are notified of their tuition rate for 2025-2026 by May 15, 2025.

The third-party service considers a variety of factors, including income, family size, expenses, and other financial obligations, to determine a fair and customized tuition rate.

Yes. Because family financial situations can change, Variable Tuition applications must be submitted annually. This ensures tuition rates remain fair and accurate for all families.

No. Families who do not wish to apply for Variable Tuition will pay the full tuition rate.

No. We are committed to all families receiving a rate reflective of their unique situation, and want to make the application process easy and accessible.

Jackson Catholic Schools are committed to supporting families during challenging times. If your financial situation changes significantly, please contact the admissions office to discuss possible adjustments.

There are several options for families to further support their tuition. Outside scholarship: Some organizations, like the Ken Dillon Memorial Scholarship, offer additional support for Catholic school tuition. Those scholarships are generally advertised when available by our schools. DOL Grant and Aid: The Diocese of Lansing has a robust grant and aid program, providing support to Catholic families in the Diocese. Families are automatically eligible for these grants by completing the Variable Tuition Application by March 1. TRIP: Many families use the Tuition Reduction Incentive Program to off-set the cost of tuition. More information can be found in your school’s main office. Families can receive a 2% “paid in full” discount by paying their entire full or Variable tuition by July 1, 2025. The Variable Tuition option replaces any multi-child discount. This reflects that the cost to educate each child is the same, regardless of family size, while reflecting our desire to have Catholic education available to all families. Family size is a consideration in the Variable Tuition application.

We’ve created a series of information nights to educate families about variable tuition. Each of these sessions is open to all Jackson Catholic Schools’ current or prospective families: Wednesday, February 5, 7:00 p.m. @ Lumen Christi Thursday, February 6, 12:00 p.m. Zoom (access via this link) Friday, February 7, 8:00 a.m. @ Queen's (Vincentian Hall) Monday, February 10, 7:00 p.m. Zoom (access via this link) Tuesday, February 11, 12:00 p.m. @ St. Mary's Wednesday, February 12, 8:00 a.m. @ St. John Parish Center Tuesday, February 18, 7:00 p.m. @ St. Mary's, Spanish We also have appointments available for individual consultation or support with completing the Variable Tuition application. Please use this link to reserve an appointment time. All appointments are at Lumen Christi Catholic School. More than ever, we invite any family needing support or wanting more information to contact their schools’ Family Partnership Coordinator or Principal for further questions or to begin your application process. Together, we can find the right fit for your family’s needs!