Tuition & Enrollment Information

The annual enrollment fee of $695 per student helps offset essential administrative and operational costs that keep our school running smoothly. These costs include plant and facility maintenance, the student information system, technology, textbooks, and student transportation. This fee is non-refundable and is collected each fiscal year to ensure we can continue to provide the highest-quality education and services for your children.

The enrollment fee can be paid in two or three consecutive monthly installments. Please contact the Business Office at (361) 883-0857, ext. 117 to set up your payment plan. The enrollment fee is a TEFA eligible expense.

• New Student Inquiries: All Year
• January 6, 2026 to January 25, 2026: Re-enrollment opens for returning students only
• January 26, 2026: Enrollment opens for new students and continues for returning students
• February 23, 2026: Enrollment fee (for returning students) increases to $795
• March 23, 2026: Enrollment fee (for returning students) increases to $845
• April 27, 2026: Enrollment fee (for returning students) increases to $895

The Activity fee helps cover costs associated with student programs including academic events, awards and celebrations, field trips, yearbook, clubs and organizations, grade level retreats, and religious activities. (Does NOT include optional 8th Grade overnight camping trip).

This fee is due in full by Angel Check-In or may be paid monthly over the first two months of school (August and September). The activity fee may not be an eligible TEFA expense.

The athletics fee only applies to students participating in one of IWA's 14 athletics programs.

Athletic fees offset approximately 50% of athletic operational costs each fiscal year that include equipment, uniforms, travel, entry fees, and officials. 

This fee is due at Angel Check-In or may be paid monthly over the first two months of school (August and September). The athletic fee is not an eligible TEFA expense.

After the first child in a family, each additional sibling receives a $250 discount on annual tuition (deducted from the published tuition rate).

Students with a parent working as active-duty military or first responder (firefighter, paramedic, law enforcement) are eligible for a 25% reduction in annual tuition. This can be combined with the multi-child discount. It may not be combined with need-based tuition assistance. Applies to tuition only, does not apply to fees. 

Military/First Responder discount form

At IWA, we are committed to making education accessible through need-based tuition assistance. Thanks to the generous support of individuals and foundations, IWA is blessed to provide substantial need-based tuition assistance each year, helping to make an IWA education possible for approximately one third of the student body.

Need-based tuition assistance applies to tuition only, it does not apply to fees. It may be combined with the multi-child discount. It may not be combined with the military/first responder discount. 

During the open TEFA cycle, families are encouraged to apply for TEFA. The amount of need-based tuition assistance provided by IWA may be reduced or withdrawn if TEFA funds are awarded, so that need-based tuition assistance can extend to more families in need who did not receive a TEFA. The remaining tuition balance after TEFA is first applied to the published tuition rate is the portion of tuition that may be considered for need-based tuition assistance.  

For qualifying families, need-based tuition assistance is applied at the start of the school year, or when the completed application is received and processed. Need-based tuition assistance is not applied retroactively. 

The remaining tuition balance (the family's financial responsibility) will be divided according to the family's selected tuition payment plan and must remain current to avoid forfeiture of the tuition assistance grant.

Please note that applicants are encouraged to complete and submit financial aid applications as early as possible to ensure fund availability. Need-based tuition assistance grants are not applied retroactively. 

For more information, please contact Debbie Diegel, Accounts Manager, at (361) 883-0857, ext. 174, or via email at diegeld@iwacc.org.

Tuition Assistance Application Process

Step 1: Gather necessary documents including current year's tax return and copies of W2's.

• Tax return and W-2's from previous year will be accepted if current return is not completed

Step 2: File for assistance online with FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment.

• A nonrefundable fee of $45 will be required for processing.
• Tuition assistance is awarded based on eligibility and fund availability.

Applications for tuition assistance may be submitted January 31st of the prior school year.

Families will be notified by email within 10 days receipt of a completed application and student acceptance to IWA. Enrollment must be completed to accept a tuition assistance offer. Offers not accepted within 10 days of notification are subject to reapplication and possible reduction or forfeiture of tuition assistance. 

Please note that only completed applications with the required supporting information will be considered by the Tuition Assistance Review Committee. It is essential that parents/guardians provide accurate and complete information. Only applications submitted with all questions completed and documents provided will be considered.

There are no guarantees that tuition assistance will be awarded and it is based on need and availability. Tuition assistance may be reduced or withdrawn if TEFA funding is received by the student applicant. Such an adjustment offers more support to families in need who do not receive a TEFA. Tuition assistance only applies to future tuition obligations and will not be awarded retroactively so will not apply to tuition charges already incurred. Student account balances must remain current to avoid forfeiture of school-awarded tuition assistance.

New Families

Applications for tuition assistance may be submitted after the prospective student has completed their online application to their school level.

Returning Families Must Reapply Annually

The FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment information must be completed and submitted before an offer of tuition assistance can be made. Please keep in mind that your student billing account must be current at the end of each school year to be considered for tuition assistance. If a returning recipient’s account is not current by the beginning of the upcoming school year, tuition assistance will be withdrawn.

Because of limited space, parents are encouraged to enroll as early as possible. If the tuition assistance awarded is not an amount that makes it possible to attend IWA, the enrollment fee will be refunded (less a $50 processing fee).

Payment Plans
Annual, semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly payment plans are available from the FACTS Tuition Management System. For additional information on setting up your tuition payment plan, please click the button below. TEFA recipients may be billed three times per year to coincide with TEFA funding in July, October, and February.

Tuition Refunds
Pre-paid tuition is refundable on a pro-rated basis with students charged for the full month of tuition that includes the last date of attendance. The pro-rated refund begins the following month. Fees are non-refundable.

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Families may receive a Parish/Church Tuition Credit of up to $100 per student if the family is an active, registered, contributing member of their parish/church. The family may submit the Parish/Church Tuition Credit Form which must be completed and signed by the parish pastor. The amount awarded by the parish will be applied as a tuition credit when payment is received from the parish/church. The Parish/Church Tuition Credit is not applicable to Elementary Level - Traditional or Montessori students.

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 contains a provision that allows the use of Section 529 savings to pay for private K-12 education up to $10,000 per year, per child starting in 2018. Establishing and funding a Section 529 plan can provide significant tax benefits. See your investment adviser and accountant for more information.

IWA is proud to offer a world class education to students from all over the world. For additional information about the application and enrollment process for international students. Please submit the inquiry form below.

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TEFA Funds

• All families may choose to apply for TEFA funding.
• TEFA recipients are charged the same tuition and fees as non-TEFA students.
• TEFA funds may be applied to eligible fees, tuition, and other eligible expenses as permitted by the state program.
• TEFA funds are applied to the published tuition rate after any qualifying discounts are deducted (if applicable).
• TEFA is considered a resource when determining the amount of need-based tuition assistance that may be offered by Incarnate Word Academy. Need-based tuition assistance may be reduced or withdrawn to extend support to more families with financial need who did not receive a TEFA. 
• Parents are responsible for any tuition and fees not covered by TEFA funds.