The St. Michael Catholic Steward Tuition Rate is a reduced rate designed to support Catholic families in our parish who have committed to being an active part of our faith community through gifts of Time, Talent, and Treasure. Applications are accepted from St. Michael the Archangel Church families applying for the Stewardship Tuition Rate at the following schools: St. Michael Preschool, St. Michael School, Cardinal Gibbons High School, and all other local Catholic schools.
GENERAL PROCESS & DEADLINES
2026-2027 St. Michael Catholic Steward Tuition Rate Application Deadlines
October 24, 2025 | Families with Returning Cardinal Gibbons High School Student(s)
January 3, 2026 | Families with a New Cardinal Gibbons High School Student(s)
March 1, 2026 | All Other Families
Process Reminders:
- Only ONE APPLICATION PER FAMILY, PER SCHOOL YEAR is accepted so please include ALL of your children’s information.
- Cardinal Gibbons High School families also need to complete and submit the CGHS Parish Affiliation form found on the CGHS website.
New to the Triangle Area?
You are welcome to apply for the Catholic Steward rate by submitting a letter from your most recent parish documenting that you were registered, active and contributing parish members.
Registered Parishioners of St. Andrew the Apostle in Apex or Mother Teresa Parish in Cary?
Please follow your own parish’s stewardship application process.
Registered in Another Local Diocesan Parish?
Please follow your own parish’s stewardship application process. Once approved, you will need to submit a letter from your Pastor stating that your family is approved and that your Pastor is willing to pay St. Michael the Archangel the subsidy of $500 per year/per student.
CRITERIA FOR THE ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC STEWARD TUITION RATE
Registered St. Michael Parish Members
Families must be currently registered members at St. Michael Parish and have activated use of REALM. Fully registered families include at least one adult baptized Catholic or welcomed into the Church through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Catholic Steward Family Activity & Identifiable Giving - Time, Talent, & Treasure
Catholic Steward families are those who are dedicated to raising their children in the Catholic faith by attending weekly Mass, showing regular contributions annually to the parish, and actively participating in the life of the parish community. This active participation can be identified by participating in a parish ministry or group, and/or by volunteering as a parent leader at our parish schools: St. Michael Preschool and St. Michael School (Pre-K – 8).
Age-appropriate Sacraments
Reception of the Sacraments is a pivotal part of living out the Christian life. Therefore, students are required to have received or be currently enrolled in the preparation to receive age-appropriate sacraments at the time of Steward Rate application.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
More Questions? Email stewardship@stmcary.org.