Educational Savings Accounts

How do I qualify for the Iowa Educational Savings Account (ESA) program for BHCS tuition for the 2024-2025 school year? 

There are four ways to qualify for the ESA for the 2024-2025 school year:

1. If your child is entering kindergarten at the beginning of the 2024 school year, regardless of income.  In this case, out of pocket for kindergarten will be around $500 after ESA funds are applied (Tuition is $8,300 minus the ESA amount of around $7,800 will result in a net out of pocket of $500 for kindergarten students).  

2. If your child is entering grades 1st-12th and your household meets the income guidelines of 400% federal poverty level or below. 
   
   The federal numbers are here:  

 

2024 Per Year Federal Poverty Level Guidelines
Household/Family Size	400%
1	$60,240
2	$81,760
3	$103,280
4	$124,800
5	$146,320
6	$167,840
7	$189,360
8	$210,880
9	$232,400
10	$253,920

 

3. If your child is entering grades 1st-12th and is new to the BHCS system, regardless of income.  In this case, out of pocket for grades 1st-12th will be around $2,100 (per child, up to two) after ESA funds are applied (Tuition is $9,900 minus the ESA amount of around $7,800). 

4. If your child received an  ESA in the 2023-24 school year. You are required to complete a new ESA application for next school year. CLICK HERE to access your profile. 

All new Iowa families that enroll after the ESA application deadline after June 30: Tuition will be $8,300 for Kindergarten and $9,900 for 1st-12th grade. These families could be eligible for a 7.6% Adjusted Gross Income tuition discount. 

IOWA RESIDENT TUITION INFORMATION

Nebraska & South Dakota Residents

All current families will remain frozen at their 2023-24 out-of-pocket cost for the new year (unless adding an additional student). This excludes all one-time scholarships. 

Tuition 

1st-12th grade: $9,900 (same as 2023-24)

Kindergarten: $8,300

Preschool: $5,200

3-Year-Old Preschool: $6,300 for P3 program five full days each week (the same as 2023-24). This program is offered at Holy Cross St. Michael's location only. Additional rates for the P3 program are Monday-Friday morning only at $4,500 or M-W-F only at $2,700. 

• All new Catholic families who are members of a Sioux City Catholic Parish or St. Michael's in South Sioux City. 
• $3,000 minimum and not to exceed the maximum amount of $9,900 for 1st through 12th grade students and $8,300 for Kindergarten students. Fourth child is free. 
• No fees for technology, non-Catholic or high school $100 activity passes. 

NEBRASKA & SOUTH DAKOTA TUITION INFORMATION FLYER