Thank you for your interest in St. Michael’s School. Selecting a school is all about finding the best “fit” for your child and your family – a learning environment where your child can thrive and grow and where the mission and philosophy of the school match the educational goals and values of your family. I look forward to getting to know your family and introducing all that our school and community has to offer.
Questions? Contact our
Director of Enrollment:
Jennifer Gould
jgould@stmichael.net
(520) 722-8478
Steps to Apply
Step 1: Request Infomation
- Once the following online form has been received, we will be in touch to learn more about your student, answer any questions and schedule a tour of the campus.
- You will also receive an email to create an online account to learn more about the application process and track admissions progress.
Step 2: Tour the Campus
The St. Michael’s experience truly comes to life upon entering campus. We look forward to introducing you and your family to ours through a personalized tour and introductions to key faculty and staff.
Step 3: Apply
- Applications for admissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
- A $100 application fee is due at the time of submission.
- An online checklist for the remaining steps will be visible after you complete and submit your online application form.
Step 4: Apply for Financial Aid (if applicable)
- The Financial Aid Application is separate from the application for admission, but families should seek to complete both applications simultaneously.
- Learn more about Financial Aid and other tuition assistance opportunities.
Step 5: Admissions Decisions
Once the application and required records have been submitted, families will be notified of admissions decisions within two weeks.
Step 6: Confirm plans to join the St. Michael’s Community!
Our Admissions team will send you an enrollment packet and walk you through the steps it takes to become a member of the St. Michael’s School community.
Admissions Criteria
Students are selected for admission to the school on the basis of academic potential, developmental maturity, school achievement and readiness for the school’s program.
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St. Michael’s goal is to provide a rich academic, spiritual, and cultural experience for its students and faculty. The school seeks students of average to above average ability who can contribute to and benefit from its program. Students are selected for admission to the school on the basis of academic potential, developmental maturity, school achievement and readiness for the school’s program.
Typically, those decisions are based upon multiple criteria:
- Academic readiness or qualification
- Developmental maturity
- Affiliation with the school and church
- Diversity and gender balance
- Appropriateness of the match between the family and the school.
When the school cannot offer a place to a child, we are eager to offer counsel on other schools that may be able to accommodate the student. When there are more qualified candidates than openings available, the school establishes a waiting list. If any openings occur, the admissions committee decides which candidate(s) to offer a position, based on the overall profile of the class and the match between the needs and qualifications of the student with the needs of the school.
Tuition and Fees
Transitional Kindergarten
$8,950
Kindergarten – 4th Grade
$11,450
5th – 8th Grade
$11,930
Included in Tuition: electronic devices (iPads or Chromebooks), textbooks, classroom supplies, fieldtrips and yearbooks.
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Not Included in Tuition:
School uniforms, lunch, after-school activities, Aftercare, band instruments, and Upper School class trips.
Enrollment Deposit:
A non-refundable enrollment deposit of $670/student is due upon signing the enrollment contract. This deposit will be credited to your tuition bill. (If applying for financial aid, the enrollment deposit is $155/student.).
Making St. Michael’s Affordable
Do not let tuition costs deter you from pursuing an exceptional education for your child.
We believe economic diversity enriches our community and is critical to the health of the school. Thus, we are committed to ensuring that admitted students can attend St. Michael’s, regardless of financial circumstances.
$1.2 M
in tuition costs were paid with tax credit dollars in 2021-22
1 in 5
St. Michael’s students are on scholarship
65%
of families use tax credits to reduce or eliminate tuition costs
Tuition Assistance for All
St. Michael’s Scholarship Fund
Scholarship program for students with demonstrated financial need, funded by individual and corporate tax credits.
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How to Apply
Financial need is processed and evaluated by the Independent School Management program FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition). Complete the online application, pay the required application fee and upload all necessary financial documentation for full consideration by the scholarship committee.
The Scholarship Committee makes recommendations on demonstrated need; no merit scholarships are awarded. All information related to the parents’ financial circumstances will be treated confidentially and will only be used to make a determination of the financial assistance award. In accepting a student on financial aid, St. Michael’s makes a commitment to support the student through graduation, pending satisfactory performance and continued demonstrated need. The school maintains a need-blind admissions policy.
AZ Tax Credit Program
Unlimited tuition assistance through tax credit donations – regardless of family income or assets.
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The State of Arizona offers a unique tax credit program that helps parents offset the cost of a private education. Scholarships are awarded by qualified School Tuition Organizations (STOs) and are funded by taxpayers who choose to redirect their tax liability to support private education. While qualification requirements vary, the “Original” and “Switcher” scholarships are NOT based on financial need.
Parents who interested in lowering their tuition costs are encouraged to apply to qualified STOs AND seek tax credit contributions from friends, family and associates in your child’s name. While the contribution is an upfront cost, every dollar donated (within prescribed limits) is essentially refunded on the tax return in the form of a tax credit.
The following STOs accept donations in a child’s name and are commonly used by St. Michael’s families.
Institute for Better Education
Arizona Tuition Connection
Parents are not limited to this list and are welcome to apply with any School Tuition Organization.
ESA Scholarships
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Does your students meet one of the following criteria?
- Preschool Student with Disability
- K-12 Student with Disability
- Student with a Parent who is Active Duty Military
- Student with a Parent who was Killed in the Line of Duty
- Student with a Parent who is Legally Blind, Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- The Student Attends a D or F Rated School
- The Student Resides within a Native American Reservation
- The Student is a Sibling of a Current or Previous Recipient
- The Student was a Ward of Court
- The Student was a Previous ESA Recipient
If so, visit the website to learn more about the program. https://www.azed.gov/esa/
Please note that if a student is a recipient of an ESA Scholarship, that student is barred from accepting Arizona Tax Credits.
Please contact Jennifer Gould, Director of Enrollment: jgould@stmichael.net, (520) 722-8478.
It is the policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or disability which is unrelated to the ability to enjoy the benefits of the school’s programs, facilities or services. St. Michael’s welcomes applications from all persons. In all cases, the school retains the right to determine, at its sole discretion, whether or not to select a student for admission or to re-enroll a student. The Admissions Committee, comprised of administrators and faculty, makes recommendations to the Head of School, who has the ultimate authority in deciding admissions and re-enrollment. When there are more qualified candidates than openings available, the school establishes an unranked wait pool. As openings occur, the Admissions Committee decides which candidate(s) to offer a position, based on the overall profile of the class, the match between the needs and qualifications of the student and the needs of the school. Admissions decisions are made without regard to financial status.