Family Individualized Tuition

A Sacred Heart education at Villa Duchesne is a transformative experience. We believe that students who are seeking a Sacred Heart education and ready to make the most of their school experience should not see tuition as a barrier.

Villa's Family Individualized Tuition Program (FIT) makes this possible! More than 34% of our families currently receive individualized tuition, and families from 61 zip codes in the region and across the economic spectrum have found their home at Villa Duchesne. All of our students strengthen our school community with their gifts and talents!

Tuition at Villa Duchesne

This chart reflects the top tier of tuition for each grade level and serves as a starting point as you think about participating in FIT.

Grade | Top Tuition 2024-2025

JK3 3 half days (M, W, F) | $8,600
JK3 3 full days (M, W, F) | $11,920
JK3 3 full days/2 half days | $17,620

JK3/JK4 5 half days | $14,330
JK3/JK4 5 full days | $19,820

Grades K-4 | $22,875
Grades 5-6 | $23,835
Grades 7-12 | $28,820

Questions about FIT?

Ms. Shelley Kinder
Chief Financial Officer/
Chief Operating Officer
314.810.3452
skinder @villa1929.org

Family Individualized Tuition Application Process

Applications opened September 1, 2023, for the 2024-25 school year. All returning families should submit their FIT application by December 31, 2023. The preferred deadline for new families to apply for FIT for the 2024-25 school year is January 26, 2024. Even if you are learning about FIT after January 26, please submit a FIT application! We do continue to accept and review applications after the deadline if funds are available, but we give priority to families who apply by the deadline.
To prepare to apply, collect the required supporting documents: most recent paystubs and W-2 forms for all jobs; most recently filed tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ with all schedules), most recently filed Business Tax return if applicable, and any supplemental income documentation (social security, welfare, food stamps, child support, 1099M forms, workers compensation, unemployment, veterans benefits, etc.).
Visit Villa's FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment website and create an account or log in if you already have an account.
Complete the required information and submit the required documentation.
Once your information is processed, Villa Duchesne will receive a recommendation from FACTS, and that recommendation will be reviewed by our FIT Committee. Using the recommendation and all other qualitative information provided by the family, the FIT Committee will determine a sustainable rate of tuition that prioritizes tuition as a top financial commitment but does not exceed your budget. Fairness and confidentiality are at the heart of this process.
If you have questions about FIT, email FIT@villa1929.org. If you have questions about the FACTS application, you can contact FACTS family support at 1.866.315.9262.

FIT Scenarios

Family Income under $100,000

Family # 1 | In this family, there is a single parent and two children; the household income is $53,000. The mother has submitted a statement of explanation to share that her daughter’s father has never been a part of the child’s life. The family lives in an apartment with monthly rent. There is one child in college and another applying to our high school. This family’s estimated annual FIT is $4,500.

Family # 2 | This family of five has three children in our Lower School. Both parents work and have a combined income of $90,000. They own a home and have a mortgage. Each child’s estimated annual FIT is $3,000.

Family # 3 | This family of four has two children, one of whom is applying to Villa for 7^th grade. One parent works outside the home, one cares for the other child who has significant developmental needs. The family has some medical debt and a mortgage. The family’s income is $62,000. This child’s FIT is $5,200.

Family Income up to $175,000

Family # 4 | This family of four has two children enrolled in our School. One of the daughters is in seventh grade and the other is in tenth grade. Both parents work and have a combined income of $120,000. They own their home and do not have any mortgage debt. The annual FIT for each child is $8,000.

Family # 5 This family has three children; one who attends our Upper School and two who attend the local public school. Both parents work and have a combined income of $150,000. They own their home and have a mortgage. The daughter who attends our School has an annual FIT of $15,000.

Family # 6 | This family of five has three children in tuition-based schools. One is in ninth grade at Villa, one is in sixth grade at Villa, and the other is a senior in college. The couple’s total income is $175,000. They own their home and have a mortgage. This year, they will qualify for a tuition reduction for each child. However, next year when the eldest graduates from college, the amount they will owe in tuition will likely increase because they will no longer have three children in tuition-based schools.

Family Income $175,000 and Above

Family # 7 | This family includes two parents and two children. Both parents work from home with a total combined income of $185,000. They own a home and pay a mortgage. One child is applying for kindergarten and another child is applying for fifth grade. The estimated annual FIT for each child is $16,000.

Family # 8 | In this family of four, both parents work with a total combined income of $230,000. Both children are applying to our School. They own their home and do not have any mortgage debt. This family does not qualify for a tuition reduction and would pay the current top tier of tuition noted in the chart on this page.

Family # 9 | This family of eight has six children. Both parents work and they own a home. Their combined income is $265,000. All six children are in tuition-based schools. Their daughter attends our School. Her estimated annual FIT is $15,000.

“My Sacred Heart education has had a profound influence on my life. Because of our family situation, I would not have considered Villa to be a realistic option for us. I am so glad I started the conversation. Now, I am able to give my daughters the gift of a Sacred Heart education!” Villa Duchesne Parent and Alum