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HOW TO APPLY:
TO APPLY FOR THE 2025-26 ACADEMIC YEAR, NEW applicants, PreK - 8th Grade, need to complete the online application, Saint Olaf Catholic School, submit the following documents, and pay the non-refundable $50 application fee:
- Updated Immunization Record
- In accordance with Diocesan Policy, schools in the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City do not accept immunization exemptions except for qualified medical exemptions with a letter signed by the student's pediatrician.
- State Issued Birth Certificate
- Baptismal Certificate, if applicable
- Most Recent Report Card, Grades 1-8
- Educational/Diagnostic/Evaluative Testing Results/IEP/504, if applicable
- Custodial Documentation, if applicable
*In addition, applicants, Grades K-8, need to complete an educational assessment
Congratulations on your decision to apply to Saint Olaf Catholic School.
We encourage a visit to give you the opportunity to see the classroom in action and meet with our admissions team to answer any questions you might have. A tour scheduled during the school day will allow you to see your child's learning environment during core subject times. If you don't see a date/time available that works for your family, please call 801-295-5341 to find a time.
We look forward to meeting you and your child!
Enrollment Policies
Enrollment Policies
Applicants admission to Saint Olaf Catholic School will be reviewed in the following order:
- Children whose siblings are presently enrolled
- Children of Saint Olaf Parish
- Children from other Catholic parishes
- Children of non-Catholic families
*Principal and the pastor share authority and responsibility for the admission of students.
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX EDUCATION ACT (POLICY 1200)
Assurance Statement
The elementary/middle and secondary Catholic schools of the Diocese of Salt Lake City under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Bishop, the Superintendent and the Diocesan School Board, attest that they do not discriminate in admitting students of any race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin in its admission policies, treatment of students, and its employment practices.
Programs and Activities
These schools do not discriminate by race, color, sex, nationality, religion or ethnic origin in the administration of their educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and extracurricular activities, or in other school-administered programs in employment or promotion practices.
Pre-Kindergarten: Must be four years of age on or before September 1.
Kindergarten: Must be five years of age on or before September 1.
First Grade: Must be six years of age on or before September 1, and have been in a Kindergarten program the previous year.
New Student: Educational Assessments are required to ascertain the level of ability of each new student. Since Saint Olaf Catholic School is primarily structural and academic, and because there is limited personnel, the school is not capable of accommodating students who have severe learning disabilities.
Birth Certificate and Immunization records: Must be presented before registration can be complete and a student is enrolled. Students must be fully immunized. Immunization records are required by Utah State Law and the Diocese of Salt Lake City.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL GENERAL COMMENTS:
We recognize the responsibility to provide a learning environment that fosters growth and considers the individual needs of the child. We continue to promote the values of service, respect, responsibility, trust, faith, and family within a community of caring. You will find dedicated teachers, challenging academic curriculum, outstanding facility and friends for life. Catholic Schools educate students so that they graduate equipped to transform their communities!
The mission of the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Salt Lake City is to educate our young people in a Christian community environment by providing a strong and active academic program, integrating Catholic values, beliefs, and tradition into their lives.
Nurturing Faith, Expanding Knowledge, Preparing for the Future!
We welcome non-Catholics into our schools and our spiritual community. Forty percent of our students are non-Catholic. Utah Catholic Schools are rich with diversity with students representing different nationalities. The Utah Catholic School system has a tradition of educating students at the highest level with 98% college bound and millions of dollars in college academic scholarships given to graduates.
Affording Catholic School
While maintaining fiscal responsibility, our primary goal is to make our school a reality for all interested families.
Please do not let financial constraints keep your family from joining our community. We will work with you.
Tuition is payable through FACTs, a third party company that facilitates both family Payment Plans and our Tuition Reduction Program.
FACTs: In order to receive reduced tuition, families must apply through FACTs Tuition Assistance by April 15. Families must reapply each year. Income information for both parents is required. If you have children in other Catholic schools, only one application is required and tuition is coordinated between schools.
In addition to FACTs, the following scholarships, tax breaks, and assistance are available to help defer tuition costs:
Richard & Catherine Gourde Scholarship: Richard and Catherine Gourde sent all of their 11 children to Saint Olaf Catholic School starting on opening day in September 1960 into the early 1990’s. Their dedication and testimony to the value of Catholic Education and Faith led to the creation of this need-based scholarship. Catholic families applying for FACT's are encouraged to apply. The Gourde Family wishes that every child would have access to Catholic Education, especially at Saint Olaf Catholic School where their family lived, learned and served.
Children's First Education Fund: This Special Needs Program is available to all Utah K-12 students with an IEP or Multidisciplinary Team qualifying diagnosis meeting IDEA criteria allowing parents/families even more flexibility with scholarship funds to apply toward ensuring the best education for their student. Please check out this scholarship opportunity as applicable to your student.
My 529 Savings Plan: A qualified tuition program (QTP), also referred to as a section 529 plan, is a program established and maintained by a state, or an agency or instrumentality of a state, that allows a contributor either to prepay a beneficiary's qualified education expenses at an eligible educational institution or to contribute to an account for paying those expenses. Contact a financial planner for further details. Qualified higher education expenses include tuition expenses in connection with a designated beneficiary's enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school, i.e. kindergarten through grade 12, up to a total amount of $10,000 per year from all of the designated beneficiary's QTPs.
Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit: Federal tax credits that allow families to deduct child care expenses, including PreK programs and extended day programs for older siblings. Deductions are up to $3,000.00 per child. You may be able to claim the child and dependent care credit if you paid expenses for the care of a qualifying individual to enable you (and your spouse, if filing a joint return) to work or actively look for work. Generally, you may not take this credit if your filing status is married filing separately. The amount of the credit is a percentage of the amount of work-related expenses you paid to a care provider for the care of a qualifying individual. The percentage depends on your adjusted gross income.
How to apply for the ACE Scholarship using FACTS: The ACE Scholarship eligibility is completely income based and will require financial information and a completed FACTS application. The scholarship provides up to $3000.00 per student, annually, for tuition to private school, can be combined with other scholarships, and is available to siblings within a family who qualify. Applying for ACE Scholarships is relatively simple and done directly through your FACTS account. Saint Olaf Catholic School is an ACE partner school.
Utah Fits All Scholarship: The UFA Scholarship is for any Utah student seeking alternative education to public school. Parents receive $8000 per student through an Educational Savings Account for tuition or other educational expenses like tutoring or counseling. This scholarship is available for the 2025-26 school year with the application portal open February 28, 2025. For questions, explore the FAQ page or our contact page.
Tuition and Fees
2025-2026 Tuition & Fees
2025-2026 Tuition Information
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
The below tuition rates were determined by the Diocese of Salt Lake City, as approved by the Most Reverend Bishop Solis.
| Cost to Educate Rate | $9,268 or $926.80 per month (Aug - May) |
|---|---|
| Qualified Catholic Rate | $9,134 or $913.40 per month (Aug - May) Baptismal Certificate Required |
| International Rate | $14,923 or $1,492.30 per month (Aug - May) |
| Needs Based Rate* | To be determined; must apply online through FACTs |
We are committed to working with families who desire a Catholic education for their child(ren). If you feel that paying the full tuition may be challenging, scholarships and tuition assistance is available for families who show demonstrated need of financial support.
Anyone seeking financial assistance given through Saint Olaf Catholic School or the Diocese of Salt Lake City, MUST first apply for the Utah Fits All Scholarship (www.ufascholarship.com). Application portal opens Feb. 28 and closes Apr. 15.
Financial Assistance Process:
- Apply for the Utah Fits All Scholarship at www.ufascholarship.com.
- Tax documents are not necessary to apply.
- Portal opens February 28 and closes April 15.
Submit a FACTS Grant & Aid application at FACTs where we will take into account your income, core expenses, family size and number of children in Catholic school to determine a needs-based tuition rate.
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- 2024 tax documents required (must be uploaded by April 15).
- Application deadline April 15.
- Tuition assistance may also be available through ACE Scholarship www.acescholarships.org to those who qualify. Be sure to check the ACE Scholarship box on your FACTS Grant & Aid Application and fill out the necessary information to be considered.
- Parents will be notified directly of any scholarships awarded by Utah Fits All and ACE.
- Financial aid from Saint Olaf Catholic School will be awarded in May. Parents will be notified of aid granted via a FACTS-generated email.
You are encouraged to apply through FACTS Grant & Aid as soon as possible to ensure we have sufficient time to review documentation and make decisions on your tuition rate based on the limited funds available. If you currently have a FACTS account, you can login and apply under the "Financial" link and then "Apply for Grant & Aid".
All tuition and fees paid to the school are NON-refundable as outlined in the Parent/Student Handbook.
All tuition must either be paid in full by August 1, 2025 or through FACTS Tuition Management Company via automatic debit from your checking or savings account, or credit card (fees apply). Monthly payments begin in August and end in May each academic school year.
2025-2026 Fees
| Enrollment: Registration & Fees (all grades - per student) | $600 |
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| 8th Grade Graduation (8th graders only) | TBD |
*The non-refundable $150.00 per student Registration fee and School Fees will be added to your FACTs Payment Plan if not received by July 1.
| Tuition (Pre Kindergarten) | Yearly | 10 month plan |
|---|---|---|
| Pre K (8-11:30 AM) | $6,032 | $603.20 |
| Pre K (8-3 PM) Tier 1 (Cost to Educate) | $9,268 | $926.80 |
| Pre K (8-3 PM) Tier 2 (Catholic Rate)** | $9,134 | $913.40 |
**To be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a family must: register, attend, and support a Utah Catholic parish & provide a copy of a Catholic baptismal certificate.
Tuition Assistance
FACTs: In order to receive reduced tuition, families must apply through FACTs Tuition Assistance (separate from tuition payment plans) by April 15. Families must reapply each year. Income information for both parents is required. If you have children in other Catholic schools, only one application is required and tuition is coordinated between schools.
AFFORDING A CATHOLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION: In addition to FACTs, there are scholarships, tax breaks, and assistance available to help defer tuition costs. Click here to view.