Tuition Assistance and Financial Aid at SMS
At St. Martin of Tours Catholic School, we believe every child deserves access to a high-quality, faith-based education. In partnership with the Archdiocese of Washington, we offer multiple resources to make tuition more affordable for our families, and help families manage costs and plan confidently. Please view these resources below.
Opportunities available within ADW
Need-based Tuition Assistance
We encourage all families in need of financial support to apply for assistance through TADS, the platform used by both the Archdiocese of Washington (ADW) and St. Martin of Tours Parish.
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Apply in October through the ADW Tuition Assistance Program
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Deadline for current families will be in early December.
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Deadline for new families will be in February.
Please note: Financial aid does not cover the following fees: registration, books, lunch or drinks.
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Decisions will be made, for both current and new families, by the end of April.
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SMS will notify selected families in May.
For more information on ADW financial assistance, please contact the Assistant Director for Funding and Educational Resources at tuitionassistanceprogram@adw.org or call 301-853-5356.
Supporting Parishioner Tuition Subsidy
Catholic families registered at a parish within the Archdiocese of Washington may be eligible for the Active Parishioner Grant—a $1,000 tuition reduction per student (Kindergarten–8th Grade). This brings the annual tuition to $9,600 per student.
To qualify, families must submit a Pastoral Recommendation Form verifying:
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Active parish registration
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Regular Mass attendance
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Ongoing offertory support
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Participation in parish life
If you believe you are eligible and would like to apply please complete the Pastoral Recommendation Form/ Formulario de Recomendación Pastoral and return to the office.
Alternative Options
BOOS Scholarship Program
The Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Program offers scholarships to help income-eligible students attend participating nonpublic schools like St. Martin of Tours.Students who qualify for the free or reduced–price lunch program may be eligible to receive a BOOST award. Scholarships are granted based on household income, with priority given to families with the greatest financial need.
Learn more about BOOST, including eligibility and application details.
529 Savings Plans for K-12 Tuition
As part of the federal tax reform passed in December 2017, families can now use their 529 college savings plans to help pay for K–12 tuition at public, private, or religious schools.
To learn more about this opportunity and how it works, please visit the website at Maryland 529 – K–12 Tuition Information.
Testimonial
Ms. Villars
Spanish, PE and Homeroom Teacher
"Well as a student and even as a teacher, I LOVE how we are a small community. It makes it even better because we really get to know all the kids, more than just their name and grade, we get to know their interests and hobbies. I chose to be here to give back to the community that molded me into the person I am today. I also chose to be here to use my college education and help the future generations to come."
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