Tuition & Payment Information

Enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 School Year

We thank you for your interest and look forward to having your child(ren) a part of the St. Benedict family.

Registration Checklist for New Students

Certified, original birth certificate (Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade)
Baptismal certificate, if Catholic
Academic records (most recent report card, testing information if applicable)
Social Security Card/Number of student
State of Alabama Immunization Certificate needed before school begins
Copies of divorce decrees and/or custody judgements issued by the courts (if applicable)
Registration Packet, completed & returned to office
Registration, Tuition, and Handbook Agreement Form, completed & returned to office
Tuition Online Payment Set Up, account set-up online
Contributing Catholic Form, completed & signed by priest (only if applicable)

Registration Information for Returning Students:

St. Benedict uses Continuous Re-enrollment, meaning enroll once and you’re enrolled until your children complete eighth grade or until you let us know differently. No more re-enrolling and filling out paperwork every year. Do it once and you’re done. It’s that simple!

Registration fees must be paid by February 9, 2026 via cash (to office), check (made payable to SBCS & mailed to 12786 Illinois Street, Elberta, AL 36530) or online by clicking here
Up to date State of Alabama Immunization Certificate
Confirm your FACTS payment information for the new school year

Student Registration Fees

Total Placement Payment: $500 per student for PreK3/4 Students

Total Placement Payment: $100 per student for K-8th

The Placement Payment is due by February 9th, 2026 if paying the school by cash, check, or credit card. Placement payment are non-refundable.

Annual Tuition Rates

PreK 3, PreK 4, and Kindergarten to 8th Grade

Preschool per child	*Active Catholic and Standard Rate*
PreK 3	$6,000 per year
PreK 4	$6,000 per year

Kindergarten to 8th Grade	Active Catholic Rate*	*Standard Rate*
Per Child Kindergarten – 8th Grade	$5,420 + $400 in fees	$6,575 + $400 in fees

**You must be a registered parishioner in one of our contributing parishes and return the signed Contributing Catholic Agreement Card to School to receive the Active Catholic Rate –* Our Lady of the Gulf, Our Lady of Bon Secour, St. Bartholomew, St. John, St. Joseph , St. Margaret of Scotland, and St. Thomas by the Sea

SBCS is proud to partner with the FACTS online management system for all registration and tuition payments. Monthly, semi-annual, and annual plans are available.

Note: students entering pre-school must be potty trained

Thank you for allowing us the pleasure of educating your child(ren), mind, body and spirit. We love partnering with you as we live our faith each day. Please contact us for more information on the application process, tuition assistance, or to schedule a private tour at rkrehling@saintbenedict.net or 251-986-8143. For any questions regarding FACTS online tuition management program, please contact Jill Rivera at jrivera@saintbenedict.net.

*note: placement payment are non-refundable