A Catholic Preschool, Elementary and Middle School | 600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852 | Phone (301) 762-4179 | Fax (301) 762-9550

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Admissions & Applications

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL - A GREAT PLACE TO GROW!

TUITION

Tuition is the financial responsibility of the family or legal guardian. A non-refundable deposit of $150 application fee is due upon applying to our school.

Each new student pays a one-time, non-refundable enrollment fee of $400 to secure a seat in the class. Each returning student pays a $211 enrollment fee to reserve the seat in the class, if the enrollment is completed by February 28.* This fee is non-refundable, but $200 will show as a credit on the tuition agreement.

A form to request the Catholic Rate of Tuition is available HERE.

Our tuition rate for 2026-2027 is $12,600 per student, Grades PK though 8. This is an all-inclusive tuition rate which includes:

  • Books
  • Technology
  • Playground Fees
  • Most Field Trips
  • In-School Activities
  • (Lunch and Aftercare expenses are optional.)

 

Our School Advisory Board works diligently to establish the lowest tuition rates possible for our school families while managing to cover the expenses required to provide a quality educational experience for our students.

Families are expected to volunteer 20 hours per school year each year, and there are many, many ways to complete these throughout the year – in school and outside of school hours as well! Families who do not complete their volunteer hours will be billed $20 per hour for each hour not completed. This isn’t as complicated as it may sound! Additional detail will be provided. We understand that many of our families sacrifice to send their children to our school, and they do so willingly because they know it is a gift the children will never outgrow.

FINANCIAL AID

At St. Mary’s School, we believe that a Catholic education should be accessible to all families. We are proud to support families and students who are eager to embrace the values of faith, academic excellence, and community. Our goal is to work with you to find a solution that makes a Catholic education possible for your family.

Please review the sources of financial aid available. Do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Office at 301-762-4179 or admissions@smsrockville.org with any questions or to discuss how we can assist you. 

Catholic Rate of Tuition Grants (PK – 8th grade)
St. Mary’s Parish offers grants to Catholic families who are registered and support a parish within the Archdiocese of Washington. Grants are up to $1,100 per full-time student. To qualify for this grant, families must be registered and regularly attend Mass at their parish. They must be contributing to the parish through the envelope or online system and participating in religious, volunteer, and social activities of the parish. Members of parishes other than St. Mary’s must submit a letter from their pastor stating that the family meets the grant requirements.

A form to request the Catholic Rate of Tuition is available HERE. *THIS FORM IS ON THE FOR PARENTS PAGE

ADW Tuition Assistance Program (PK – 8th grade)
The Archdiocese of Washington (ADW) offers a Tuition Assistance Program. Families submit applications for the Tuition Assistance Program using an online system. Families submit one application on behalf of all students in the family. There is a $42 processing fee. Applications for PK-8 students are due
February 27, 2026. It is essential that families submit timely applications for aid through TADS; late applications are not considered. The ADW announces awards to families in late March or early April.  Information about the ADW Tuition Assistance Program is available online at: adwcatholicschools.org/tuition-assistance

 SMS Tuition Assistance Fund (PK – 8th grade)
 If a student does not receive an aid award through the ADW program, or if additional aid is needed, parents may apply for financial help from St. Mary’s School (SMS) Tuition.

Assistance Fund. Our principal and pastor review these applications. There is no additional fee to apply. Applications are accepted until all of the fund resources are disbursed. Families seeking aid directly from SMS must first apply through the ADW program and provide all requested information. The application to request support from the SMS Tuition Assistance Fund is available HERE. *Please inquire 

Maryland B.O.O.S.T. Program (K – 8th grade)
St. Mary’s participates with the Maryland B.O.O.S.T. program for kindergarten through 8th Grade. These are income-based scholarships administered by the State of Maryland. The State reviews applications and documentation required for B.O.O.S.T. and notifies families directly. For additional information about B.O.O.S.T., please visit www.marylandpublicschools.org/Pages/boost/index.aspx. 

Maryland’s Child Care Scholarship (PK and Aftercare) 
St. Mary’s accepts vouchers from Maryland’s Child Care Scholarship program (CCS). Families use these vouchers to pay for prekindergarten tuition. Additionally, vouchers can be used to pay before/aftercare fees for school aged children. This is an income-based scholarship. Families apply directly to the State for this assistance. For a list of all CCS requirements or to apply, please visit  earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/child-care-scholarship-program . 

Montgomery Co. Working Parent Assistance Program (PreK & Before/Aftercare) 
St. Mary’s accepts vouchers from the Montgomery Co. Working Parents Assistance (WPA) Program. This is a County-sponsored program that helps County residents pay for childcare. To be eligible, families must meet income requirements. Additionally, applicants must work, attend school, or participate in a job training program. For more information, please visit  montgomerycountymd.gov/wpa.

Child Care Financial Assistance for Military Families 
 St. Mary’s School also participates with the Department of Defense child care assistance programs for eligible military and civilian employees. Information about these programs is available at childcare.gov/consumer-education/military-child-care-financial-assistance.

We understand that every family’s situation is unique, and we are here to help you navigate the process of applying for financial aid. Whether you are seeking assistance for the upcoming school year or are planning ahead, we encourage you to reach out and learn more about the options available. 

* NOTE: Applying for assistance has no bearing on a student’s admission to our school.