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Tuition and Fees​​​

​​​​​​Tuition and fees are charged for the following types of activities:

• Educational programs and related activities at preschools, elementary schools, and high schools

• Daycare and similar services at parishes and schools

• Religious education and sacramental education programs in parishes​​

• Congresses and conferences (e.g., Religious Education Congress)

• Other ministerial and educational activities (e.g., choir tours, World Youth Day, pilgrimages, sports camps, and retreats)

No single rule applies to setting tuition and fees in locations or for events because of the wide disparity in communities served and the programs offered. However, achieving a balanced budget, with a reasonable surplus, is essential. T​o determine the actual cost of the event and to establish the appropriate tuition and fees, the following factors should be considered:

• Wages and benefits

• Maintaining physical plant (e.g., utilities, insurance)

• Supplies and materials

• Technology costs

• Location and travel costs 

• Demographics of the sponsoring location or entity

• Financial resources of the sponsoring location or entity

• Other sources of revenues

• Fund-raising ability

• Comparison with other entities providing similar services

• History of charges and increases at the location