ADMISSIONS
2025-26 Admission Rates
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Fees
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New Family Registration Fee: $225 (one-time per family)
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Returning Family Registration Fee: $120 (annual per family)
Activity Fees
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These fees cover technology, field trips (7th & 8th grade), 8th-grade sweatshirts, yearbooks, and more.
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8th Grade Activity Fee: $200
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7th Grade Activity Fee: $150
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K – 6th Grade Activity Fee: $100
All fees are charged through FACTS and follow the selected payment plan.
Tuition
CATHOLIC RATE
Parishioners of any Catholic Church located within the Diocese of Helena are eligible for a tuition discount off of the General Community Rate. An approved Pastor Permission Form must be remitted to the school finance office if their parish is not St. Matthew’s Catholic Church.
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RETURNING FAMILY CATHOLIC RATE
For families that were enrolled at St. Matthew’s Catholic School in grades K – 8 and including ELC and PreK.
If a family withdraws and then returns, they will be considered a New Catholic Family.
Siblings, not currently enrolled, will be considered part of a Returning Family when they enroll.
Number of Kids K-8th Grade | Sibling Discount | Annual Tuition Rate |
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1 Child | $6,500 | |
2 Children | 10% discount on second child | $12,350 |
3 (or more) Children | 10% off second child, 15% off third. | $17,875 |
*SIBLING DISCOUNT: After 3 or more kids, each additional child is 15% off and added to the total. Multiple child discount may apply to the tuition remaining after any scholarships have been applied. The award of a sibling discount is at the discretion of the pastor and school administration and is up to the amount listed per family. Sibling discount does not apply to part-time PreK.
GENERAL COMMUNITY RATE
For families of other faith backgrounds or non-practicing Catholic families.
Number of Kids K-8th Grade | Sibling Discount | Annual Tuition Rate |
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1 Child | $7,200 | |
2 Children | 10% discount on second child | $13,680 |
3 (or more) Children | 10% off second child, 15% off third. | $19,800 |
SCHOLARSHIPS & TUITION ASSISTANCE
Do not let cost of tuition be the determining factor for enrollment. We have several options for tuition assistance and a committee can make the final determination of award if needed.
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ACE Scholarship: All families can apply for an ACE Scholarships with awards generally being $2,000.00. The deadline is April 15th. If you wish to apply for other types of assistance, you MUST first apply for an ACE scholarship.
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FACTS Scholarship (also called a parish scholarship) is funded by St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. Applications are completed on the FACTS website and there is no guarantee for an award. A family must first apply for an ACE scholarship to be considered for a FACTS scholarship. The FACTS scholarship is only awarded to practicing Catholic families.
AFTERCARE (K – 6)
Aftercare is provided on the St. Matthew’s Catholic School campus and is available until 5:30pm daily during regular school days. (Separate fee applies.)
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Monday-Friday: 3:30-5:30 PM $175.00 per month
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Specific days: 3:30-5:30 PM $20.00 per day
Do not let money be the only reason that keeps your student from attending. We welcome you to discuss financial assistance with us.
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(406) 752-6303
Early Learning Center (ELC) & Part-Time Preschool
Tuition
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September - May $8,300.00
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$922.22 per month
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Monday-Friday 8:15 AM-3:15 PM with drop off as early as 7:30 AM
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Sibling discount applies
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After School Care **
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Monday-Friday: 3:30-5:30 PM $175.00 per month
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Specific days: 3:30-5:30 PM $20.00 per day
Fees
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Registration Discount (March 1 - March 31) $60.00
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Registration (Starting April 1) $120.00
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Supplies $200.00
All fees are non-refundable
* St. Matthew’s Early Learning Center is a full-time, five days per week, program. Fees are not prorated for missing school for illness, vacations, school holidays/closures, or other absences.
**The After School Care Program is not a drop-in service. Your child MUST be registered for After School Care if you plan to use this service since we staff according to state mandated policies for student/teacher ratios.
Part-Time Pre-K 3 and 4-Year-Olds
Tuition
Half-Day Only (8:30AM - 11:30AM), Annual Tuition: $2,900
SIBLING DISCOUNT: Sibling discount does not apply to Part-time PreK
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FACTS Tuition Management: All families are required to register for electronic tuition payments through FACTS. In order to register for a 12-month payment plan, the first payment must be made by July 31, 2024.
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If a payment is returned, a $30 fee will be charged by FACTS.
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Due Dates: Monthly tuition is paid on either the 5th or 20th of the month. Tuition must be paid in full by June 30, 2025.
