Tuition & Fees 2026-2027

Loyalty Discount

Current families who complete the 2027-28 Enrollment Agreement and pay the required deposit ($1,800) during the Priority Re-Enrollment Period (Feb. 1 – 14) will enjoy a $300 discount on tuition.

Sibling Discount

Families with more than one student at St. Stephen’s enjoy a $700 discount for up to two siblings. For example, enroll a second child and receive a discount in the total amount of $700; enroll a third child and receive a discount in the total amount of $1,400.

Fees

• Online application fee: $147
• One-time new student fee: $500
• Non-refundable deposit: $1,800 (applied to tuition)

Please note that the enrollment agreement must be completed and the non-refundable deposit of $1,800 must be received in order to secure your child’s seat for the following year. This deposit will be applied to your tuition balance for the coming school year.

Tuition Refund Plan

In use at over 1,200 leading independent schools and colleges, the Tuition Refund Plan refunds a portion of the net annual tuition when the student is withdrawn or dismissed for covered reasons. All families electing to pay tuition in installments are required to purchase the Tuition Refund Plan at the rate of 1.6% of outstanding tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year, as reduced by the enrollment deposit, discounts, tuition remission, financial aid, and other reductions. Learn more about the Tuition Refund Plan here.

Financial Aid

Apply for Financial Aid for 2027-2028

At St. Stephen’s, we seek to be accessible for as many families as possible who value our learning opportunities for their children. We understand that affording a highly impactful learning experience often requires sacrifice. Financial Aid is the tool we use to make our community accessible. Financial Aid is budgeted annually and approved by the Finance Committee of the Board.

There are more applications for assistance than funds available; therefore, we use the following practices to distribute aid responsibly:

• New students must be mission-appropriate and in good standing with their previous school.
• Current accounts must be up-to-date to be considered for aid in the subsequent year.
• All awards are assessed with regard to family needs as determined by a third-party assessment.

Award decisions are made by St. Stephen’s through a confidential screening process.

Please contact the Office of Enrollment Management — admission@ssesh.org — with any questions concerning aid or payment plans. We are eager to help you through every step of the application and aid process.

TEFA Program

At this time, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School is not participating in the TEFA program. We understand the importance of accessible education and are committed to making our program available to those who qualify for assistance through our Financial Aid Program.

FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment

1. To apply for financial aid, visit: https://online.factsmgt.com/grant-aid/inst/454P1/landing-page or https://online.factsmgt.com/aid
2. After completing the online application, you will need to upload all required supporting documentation (see below). All documentation received is imaged upon receipt and then destroyed.
3. A non-refundable application fee is required before your application is submitted.
4. You may log in to your FACTS user account to review the status of your application. Please allow 2 weeks processing time before inquiring further about receipt and/or status of the uploaded documents.
5. Applicants are encouraged to submit financial aid applications as early as possible in the application process. For families submitting full financial aid applications with all supporting documentation by February 1, St. Stephen’s will endeavor to provide conditional financial aid awards prior to the Common Reply Date.

The following supporting documents are required to complete the application process:

1. IRS Federal Income Tax Return, including all supporting schedules for 2023. If applicant and co-applicant file separately, we require both tax returns for the same tax year. If you do not file a tax return, you are required to provide documentation of all income received.
2. Copies of all 2023 W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for both the applicant and co-applicant.
   1. If you are applying before you have received the W-2 Wage and Tax Statements, please submit them as soon as they become available.
   2. If you file a tax return but do not have W-2 wages because you are self-employed, you will be required to submit a copy of your 2023 Federal Form 1040 Tax Return.
3. Copies of all supporting tax documents if you have business income/loss from any of the following:
   1. Business – send Schedule C or C-EZ and Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization
   2. Farm – send Schedule F and Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization
   3. Rental Property – send Schedule E (page 1)
   4. S-Corporation – send Schedule E (page 2), Form 1120S (5 pages), Schedule K-1 and Form 8825
   5. Partnership – send Schedule E (page 2), Form 1065 (5 pages), Schedule K-1 and Form 8825
   6. Estates and Trusts – send Schedule E (page 2), Form 1041 and Schedule K-1
4. Copies of all supporting documentation for household Non-Taxable Income such as Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Contact Us
Office of Enrollment Management
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Houston
(713) 821-9106
admission@ssesh.org