By enrolling at St. Dom's, you are making an investment in the future of your child. It is our goal to collaborate with you in this endeavor.
Tuition & Expenses
Saint Dominic Academy has set tuition for the academic year as follows:
Pre-K: $7,200
K- 5th grade: $7,050
6th — 8th grade: $8,550
9th — 12th grade: $14,450
Saint Dominic Academy has the lowest tuition of any private day school in Maine and provides financial assistance to over 50% of the students attending. We encourage you to apply. See Financial Aid.
Saint Dominic Academy uses FACTS Tuition Management to process and manage tuition payments. Payment options are a simple, convenient way to meet your tuition obligations and are completely confidential and secure.
FACTS Payment Options for the school year:
*One payment due in June
*Two payments due in June and November
*Ten automatic monthly payments beginning June and ending March through FACTS. Automatic bank payments are drawn on your checking or savings account on either the 5th or 20th of each month.
Additional fees include:
*$160 — Registration/Re-enrollment per student until March 25, $320 after March 25 with exceptions
*$500 +/- — High School textbooks (middle school and elementary books are provided)
Late Enrollments and Mid-year Transfers:
St. Dom’s welcomes all new and transfer students after the start of the school year. Tuition may be pro-rated, and space may be limited. Contact Director of Enrollment Camden Martin at 207-782-6911 ext. 2110 or camden.martin@portlanddiocese.org.
Financial Aid
We encourage all current and new families to apply for financial aid. Eligibility for aid is determined through the FACTS Grant and Aid application process. Current and new families can apply for Financial Aid through the online FACTS Grant and Aid Application. Documentation to support your application is required. The deadline to apply for financial aid is March 31. Eligibility for financial aid and the award amount will be communicated by May 1.
Multi-Child Discount
If you are enrolling 3 students at St. Dom’s, we will award a $1,000 discount to each of the older students. If you are enrolling 4 students, the 3 oldest would likewise be eligible for $1,000 each. If you are enrolling 4 or more, every student but the youngest would be eligible for a $1,000 discount.
While this cannot be given in addition to financial aid, it is given regardless of financial circumstances.
State of Maine NextGen 529
A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged investment account typically known as a college saving plan. A recent tax reform act allows 529 plan funds to be used for private elementary, middle, and high school tuition up to $10,000 per year. The earnings and withdrawals from a qualified 529 plan for private school tuition are tax-free. Read more at FAQs - NextGen
Consult with your accountant or financial advisor to find out if establishing or using your current 529 plan for St. Dom’s tuition is a good option for you.