Tuition and Affordability
Tuition & Fees
St. Helen Catholic School partners with families to provide a strong academic and faith-centered education. Tuition is managed through FACTS Tuition Management.
Full details are available in the complete Tuition & Fee Document
Bookkeeper/Registrar
Tuition Rates (PK3–8)
Parishioner / Stewardship Rate*
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First Student: $7,320
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Sibling: $5,515
Open Registration Rate
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First Student: $8,974
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Sibling: $6,758
Stewardship status requires active parish membership and consistent tithing for one full calendar year.
Fees
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New Student Application Fee: $100 (non-refundable)
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Registration Fee: $200 per student
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Student Fees:
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PK3–PK4: $375
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K–8: $625
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Chromebook Fee (Grades 4–7): $130
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8th Grade Graduation Fee: $150
All fees are non-refundable.
Payment Options
Tuition is paid through FACTS.
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10 monthly installments available
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Pay-in-full discounts available
Tuition Assistance Options
St. Helen Catholic School is committed to making Catholic education accessible to families who desire a Christ-centered academic environment for their children. We strongly encourage all families to explore available financial aid opportunities.
Several assistance programs are available, and families may apply for more than one. For more information visit: choosecatholicschools.org.

Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston offers need-based tuition assistance to qualifying families. Applications are submitted through FACTS and reviewed confidentially.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)
Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) provide state-supported funding that eligible Texas families may use toward private school tuition.
The application is open now until March 17th, and we encourage families to apply early
ACE Scholarships
ACE Scholarships provides need-based scholarships for qualifying families. Awards are based on household income and financial need. Applications are currently open.
Important Notes
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Families may apply for multiple programs.
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Receiving aid from one program does not automatically disqualify you from another.
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Funding is limited and awarded based on eligibility and availability.
Need Assistance?
If you have questions about the application process or would like help determining which options may be a good fit for your family, please contact the school office. We are happy to walk alongside you in this process.
We encourage families to review the attached program documents before reaching out with questions.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to Catholic education at St. Helen.
