Delinquent Tuition Policy

• Financially responsible parties agree to remain current with tuition and child care invoicing as stated in their Tuition Agreement.
  • A $35 late fee is applied to delinquent payments.
• A student whose tuition, lunch, or child care account is not current may be unenrolled from Pacelli.
• Twelfth graders whose financial obligations have not been completed by May 31, in addition to the above, may not be permitted to participate in commencement ceremonies.
• Any fees incurred by Pacelli for collection of past due accounts will be assessed to the account. They bear the legal responsibility for payment of all tuition and fees associated with attending Pacelli Catholic Schools regardless of agreements or arrangements with any third-party.

Tuition for Withdrawal Students

• In the event that a student withdraws from Pacelli during the school year, tuition will be charged through the end of the month in which the student is unenrolled.
• Any refund will be delayed or reduced if school property (textbooks, library resources, athletic uniforms, technology device, instruments, etc.) has not been returned.
  • Fees charged in addition to tuition are non-refundable.

Financial Aid, Scholarship, & Grant Terms and Conditions

• If a student receives any financial aid, grant, or scholarship Pacelli requests that the student, and/or parent or guardian write a thank you that Pacelli may share with the many generous donors who make a Pacelli education possible for our students.
  • The most effective thank you notes come from the heart and explain how the grant or scholarship personally benefits the family.
  • Notes and letters can be dropped off or mailed and should be directed to: Advancement Office c/o Pacelli Catholic Schools 311 4th St. NW Austin, MN 55912

Tuition General Terms and Conditions 

• Students will not be allowed to attend or register for courses until all tuition payments are current, a completed Registration Form, signed Tuition Agreement, and each student’s registration fees have all been submitted.
• All families will be enrolled in TADS Tuition Management (TM) System for tuition, child care, and other fees.
  • Tuition payments are due monthly. Other fees will be billed weekly or bi-weekly as indicated by respective contracts.
• Tuition payments may be made automatically by ACH or credit card to TADS. (Card payments subject to a 3% fee.)
• Payments made to Pacelli which are returned or unsatisfied for any reason may be assessed a NSF fee of $35.

Student & Parent Expectations

• Student must maintain satisfactory grades and be working to their ability. Failure to make adequate progress due to a lack of effort may result in the loss of financial aid awarded and student may be unenrolled.
• Student must have no serious conduct issues.
  • Repeated behavioral issues or any serious conduct infractions may result in the loss of financial aid awarded and student may be unenrolled.
• Student must maintain satisfactory attendance to school and classes as stated in the Parent Handbook.
  • Student attendance legally is a parent/guardian's responsibility.
  • Student truancy may result in the loss of financial aid awarded and student may be unenrolled.