Application

The Communications & Development Director, Gary Hawald, can be reached at 703-528-6781 ext. 236 or [email protected] for general questions or to set up a tour of the school. The Director of Admissions, Lena Gude, can be reached at: 703-528-6781 ext. 214 or [email protected].

Application Dates

1 October, 2025:

Automatic re-enrollment for current families.

Returning families with siblings new to STM may apply

New families may also apply. (those applications will begin to be processed on 3 November, 2025).

New Family Applications

Application requirements - supporting documents should be uploaded in PowerSchool. If not, they may be sent to the Director of Admissions, Lena Gude, at [email protected]

Submit one application per student: 2025-2026 Application or 2026-2027 Application
Pay one $300 non-refundable Family Application Fee (one per family): 2025-2026 New Family Application Fee or 2026-2027 New Family Application Fee Applications will be processed after fee is paid starting in early November.
Mrs. Gude will scheduled in-person assessments for applying students

The Admissions Committee meets every 2 weeks to review new candidate files and results. Within two weeks following completion of the PreK - 8th assessment or PreK questionnaires and all required documents:

Decision letters will be emailed.
A non-refundable deposit of $500 (per family) is due within 5 business days and will be applied to tuition as a credit.
Once you child(ren) is accepted , the school nurse will contact you with instructions to upload proof of adequate immunization and physical examination are required by the Code of Virginia. Students must have completed the Virginia School Entrance Health form. You do not need to include these documents in your application.

Tuition & Financial Assistance: The application process for financial can be found at: https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/catholic-schools/our-schools/tuition-assistance/#

New Sibling Enrollment

Current families with siblings new to STM may begin applying October 7. The one-time $300 per family registration fee is paid through FACTS.

Application in English - Must use Google Chrome or Safari web browsers

Application in Spanish - Must use Google Chrome or Safari web browsers

Families will be contacted for

Step 1

Application requirements - supporting documents can be uploaded in PowerSchool or sent as attachments to the Director of Admissions, Lena Gude, at [email protected]

Application
Original Birth Certificate or Passport
Baptismal Certificate, if applicable
Proof of Registration in a Catholic Parish, if applying for Catholic tuition rate
For students in Grades 1st - 8th, 2 years of report cards or school assessments and 2 years of standardized tests. If your child has an IEP or SAP, a copy should be attached.
Proof of adequate immunization and physical examination as required by the Code of Virginia. Students must have completed the Virginia School Entrance Health Form.
Proof of custody documents, if applicable

Step 2

Once all application documents have been received:

Pre-K applicants - will receive a notification letter, developmental questionnaire and teacher/childcare provider comment form.

K-8 applicants - will be scheduled for placement screening appointments.

Step 3

The Admissions Committee meets every two weeks to review new candidate files and results. Within two weeks following completion of the K-8 screening or PreK questionnaires and all required documents:

Decision letters will be emailed.
A non-refundable deposit of $500 per family will collected via FACTS and applied to tuition as a credit.

Tuition & Financial Assistance: The application process for financial aid opens in January and closes in March each year.

Current Families - Automatic Reenrollment

All currently enrolled STM students will be automatically re-enrolled on 1 October, 2025. Families will receive two charges via FACTS on 15 January, 2026:

Registration fee: non-refundable $300 registration fee per family
Tuition deposit: a non-refundable $500 deposit which will be applied to the next year’s tuition on 15 January, 2026

Families may opt out of the automatic enrollment by sending an email to Lena Gude at [email protected] by 31 October, 2025.

If your family has not registered, and paid the non-refundable registration fee and tuition deposit, your child(ren)’s space will be made available to new families.

Thank you for your continued support of STM and we look forward to welcoming you back.

Tuition & Financial Assistance

Tuition Assistance

The Diocese of Arlington and the STM School and Parish are committed to making a Catholic education attainable for all who seek it. Families are encouraged to apply for tuition aid, if needed. Pursuant to Diocesan guidelines, STM will again use FACTS Grant & Aid for financial aid assessments. Only families who complete the Tuition Assistance application via FACTS will be considered. Tuition Assistance is made possible through the contributions from Diocese of Arlington parishioners and the Rooted in Faith-Forward in Hope.

FACTS Financial Aid Application DUE DATE (Only one application is needed per family.)

Diocesan Elementary/Middle School Students: March 2026 (Date: TBD). Previous year's tax forms are required.

DIOCESAN TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program (DTAP) provides tuition assistance to families in Diocese of Arlington Catholic schools through funding from Diocesan parishes as well as the Rooted in Faith ~ Forward in Hope Capital Campaign Endowment. It is open to all families who might not otherwise be able to pay the full cost of tuition.

ELIGIBILITY

Students attending or accepted by a Diocese of Arlington Catholic school (K-12).

Preschool students are not eligible.
Not applicable to students of private independent Catholic schools associated with the Diocese and/or international students.

Students who are Catholic and members of a parish in the Diocese of Arlington or military base parish.
Families who reside within the boundaries of the Diocese of Arlington and are registered and active members of a diocesan parish or a military base parish.

APPLICATION

Submit financial aid assessment application and all supporting tax documentation by due date.

Applications will be completed electronically on-line at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin.aspx .

AWARDS

Awards are made for one academic year and are based on demonstrated financial need. Individual schools determine the amount and will contact families when award decisions have been made.

DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Through Virginia’s Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits program and as a result of tax credit donations, the Diocese of Arlington Scholarship Foundation is able to provide tuition scholarships to eligible students of lower-income families. Applicants must meet the published criteria.

ELIGIBILITY

Family must complete a financial aid assessment application to verify income level.

Household income (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau) cannot exceed 300% of the federal poverty guidelines. For students with disabilities, the household income must be less than 400% of the federal poverty guidelines; student must have a verified IEP. Refer to the Federal Poverty Guidelines Worksheet at https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/catholic-schools/diocesan-scholarship-foundation/

Student must be new to the Diocese of Arlington school system and a resident of Virginia.
Student must be transferring from public school, from out of state, or enroll in kindergarten or first grade.
Or, student must have received this scholarship in a prior year.

APPLICATION

Submit financial aid assessment application and all supporting tax documentation by due date.

Applications will be completed electronically on-line at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin.aspx .

AWARDS

Awards are made for one academic year. Awards are limited by legislation and cannot exceed tuition cost. Schools will contact families when award decisions have been made.

BEATRICE SPECIAL TUITION ASSISTANCE

Through a generous donor, this extra source of assistance is available for single parent households and families with multiple children in Diocesan schools.

ELIGIBILITY

Single Parent household or
Family with multiple children grades K-12 in diocesan schools

Preschool students are not eligible
Students of private independent Catholic schools associated with the Diocese are not eligible
Students of schools outside the Diocese of Arlington are not eligible

Family must show greater than $0 FACTS Calculated Need

APPLICATION

Submit financial aid assessment application and all supporting tax documentation by due date. Applications will be completed electronically on-line at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin.aspx

AWARDS

Awards are made for one academic year and are based on demonstrated financial need. Schools will contact families when award decisions have been made.

Questions regarding financial aid process

Bo Zamoyta - 703-841-2551

[email protected]

Questions regarding application

FACTS Management - 866-441-4637

https://online.factsmgt.com/platform/customer-service

Diocesan Tuition Assistance

https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/Catholic-Schools/Tuition-Assistance/