Tuition & Financial Grants

Our Financial Grant Philosophy

Visitation offers an excellent academic experience that is defined by high standards of achievement, close personal interactions with faculty and a clear sense of purpose. From Montessori to grade five, Visitation welcomes boys and girls into an environment in which they thrive together. In grades 6-12, we offer a uniquely empowering experience for girls. The result is a wonderful richness of options that provides many chances for each student to find and nurture new talents and to be prepared for future successes. Learn more about the Vis difference!

Visitation School is committed to working with families to help provide affordable access to a Visitation education. We value a diverse student body that brings together students with many different talents and experiences from a variety of backgrounds.

For the 2023-24 school year, Visitation committed more than $2.2 million to the need-based financial grant program. Students in kindergarten through grade 12 are eligible to apply for these funds, and nearly 40% of Visitation students receive a financial grant. All awards are based on demonstrated need, with the Financial Grant Committee reviewing each case individually.

We recognize that for some families, the full tuition stretches resources beyond the family budget. Through Visitation's financial grants program, we strive to make a Vis education affordable.

Questions? Please contact Katie Owens, Director of Financial Grants programs, at 651-683-1742 or via email at kowens@vischool.org

Did you know?

Students in grades K-12 are eligible to apply for financial grants
39% of enrolled families receive a financial grant.
All awards are based on demonstrated need, and the Financial Grant Committee reviews each case individually.
In addition to Visitation financial grants, funding may also be available through the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation (K-12) or the Aim Higher Foundation (K-8).
Visitation financial grants typically follow a student through to graduation.
Visitation supplemental grants are awarded to help support a family through an unexpected temporary emergency.
100% of Visitation's Financial Grants program is covered exclusively by endowment and annual giving, and not subsidized by tuitions.

"The generosity of Visitation School made it possible for our family to attend. I encourage all families to explore the financial assistance process to make a Vis education a possibility."

Visitation Parent

Resources for Current and Prospective Families

Helpful information for families applying for need-based Financial Grants including checklist and timelines.
To be considered for a Visitation grant, families are required to complete an online grant application through School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS). Visitation School uses SSS to ensure that the awarding of financial grants is determined in an equitable manner. SSS applies a consistent and objective formula to calculate a family’s ability to pay. This formula considers income, assets, liabilities, family size and the number of children attending tuition-charging schools. See SSS Family Guide here.
Complete SSS online grant application

2023-24 Tuition and Fees

Montessori Pre-K (33 months – 5 years)	AM only: $8,790 PM only: $7,790 Full Day: $15,390
Lower School (Grades K - 5)	$18,185
Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)	$21,667
Upper School (Grades 9 - 12)	$26,383
Visitation Child Care Center (6 weeks - 5 years)	see program page

Tuition for K-12 includes lunch, book fees and a yearbook fee. Upper School includes a $450 laptop fee.

Tuition Payment Plans

We offer convenient payment plans, allowing families to pay the year’s tuition in one, two, four or ten payments. Credit card payments are also an option.

Payment Plans

Payment plans are processed through Blackbaud Tuition Management. (Download a PDF of their FAQs)

Annual Plan
Due in July.

Semi-Annual Plan
Due in July and December.

Quarterly Plan
Due in July, October, January and April.

Monthly Plan
Ten monthly payments from July through April.

Financial Grants FAQs

How do I apply for a Financial Grant?

First, be sure to apply for admission!

PARENTS OF STUDENTS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN-GRADE 12

Complete the Parents Financial Statement through the SSS financial grant application and submit, with fee, by January 16, 2024.

ALL FAMILIES WHO ARE APPLYING FOR A GRANT AT VISITATION FOR THE FIRST TIME

Upload a copy of your 2023 and 2022 W2 Forms to the SSS application by January 16, 2024.
Upload a complete copy of your 2022 and 2021 Federal and State Income Tax Returns (Forms 1040 andMN M1, related schedules including partnership and Subchapter S returns) to the SSS Application by January 16, 2024. The Financial Grant Committee cannot consider a grant for your child without these forms.

FAMILIES WHO RECEIVED A FINANCIAL GRANT AT VISITATION FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR

Upload a copy of your 2023 W2 Forms to the SSS application by January 16, 2024.
Upload a complete copy of your 2022 Federal and State Income Tax Returns (Form 1040 and MN M1,related schedules including partnership and Subchapter S returns) to the SSS Application by January 16, 2024. The Financial Grant Committee cannot consider a grant for your child without these forms.

Note: If you are divorced or separated, the non-custodial parent must also complete the financial grant application.

Funding may also be available through the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation (K-12) or the Aim Higher Foundation (K- 8). To apply for a grant from these organizations, complete the TADS financial grant application, with fee, by January 16, 2024.

In some circumstances, Visitation may require additional supporting documentation to complete the financial grant process.

Download the Financial Grants Checklist

Who is eligible to apply for a financial grant?

Are there additional opportunities for tuition assistance?

The Pioneer Foundation and Achieving Dreams, organizations independent of Visitation, provide programs for volunteers seeking additional opportunities for tuition assistance. These programs, for both parents and students (16 years and older), provide funds for families who wish to volunteer their time and talents. Please see the contact information below.

Pioneer Foundation: Bonnie Nelson at 651-303-9515 or PFFPA1987@aol.com

Achieving Dreams
Holly at 763-424-2431
domevol@yahoo.com

How will I know if my family might qualify for a financial grant?

Visitation is committed to assisting families to help increase affordable access to a Visitation education. All families may contact the Financial Grants Office to receive a tuition estimate. An overview of our grant recipients by grade as well as by family income provides insight into the scope of financial support Visitation offers. Note that need-based grants are awarded to families with a wide range of annual incomes. Visitation’s Financial Grants committee considers total income as a starting point, along with many other factors, such as family size, number of children in tuition schools, age of the primary working parent, assets, liabilities and unusual allowable expenses. Individual circumstances vary greatly, please consider the following as a general guideline only.

Visitation Financial Grant Recipients

2023-24 Income Bands	# of Financial Recipients
Up to $50,000	25
$51-$100,000	51
$101-$150,000	46
$151-$200,000	42
$201-$250,000	26
$252-$299,000	17
$300+	5

Do families have to reapply for a financial grant each year?

General FAQs

What is the deadline for applying for a financial grant?

Will my child’s admission be impacted if we apply for a financial grant?

What is included in Vis tuition?

Does Visitation offer merit-based scholarships?

How are financial grants determined?

The financial grant committee uses data from the SSS application (School and Student Services) to ensure that the awarding of financial grants is determined in an equitable manner. SSS applies a consistent and objective formula to calculate a family’s ability to pay. This formula considers income, assets, liabilities, family size and the number of children attending tuition-charging schools. Families with larger earnings and assets are expected to make greater contributions.

Does a financial grant cover costs outside of tuition and fees?

How do non-working parents affect the financial grant application?

Vis By The Numbers

60 Acres

Sprawling campus with outdoor classroom and learning lodge, excellent athletic facilities, Fine Arts Center and state-of-the-art STEM Center.

85%

Of faculty have advanced degrees.

17:1

Student/teacher ratio makes for small class sizes.

$2.2 million

awarded in need-based financial grants in 23-24.

Contact Us

Katie Owens

Titles: Director of Financial Grants

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: 651-683-1742