Funding fit for St. Thomas More Catholic School
Does St. Thomas More Catholic School take the NC Opportunity Scholarship?
Yes. St. Thomas More Catholic School matched a listing on NCSEAA's 2026-27 Direct Payment table, so the Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ can both be paid to it. A student here can receive up to $7,942 at Tier 1, $7,148 at Tier 2, $4,766 at Tier 3 or $3,574 at Tier 4, but never more than the school's required tuition and fees. Pre-K years fall outside the scholarship, which starts at kindergarten.
How big is St. Thomas More Catholic School, according to the federal survey?
The 2023-24 federal private school survey lists St. Thomas More Catholic School with 351 students, 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, roughly 11.7 students per teacher across grades PK-8. The school year is 180 days long. Reported memberships: National Catholic Educational Association.
How do families pay for St. Thomas More Catholic School?
St. Thomas More Catholic School is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Raleigh area. Families usually pair a state award with the school's own aid and parish support, and students of African American or Native American ancestry can apply for the diocese's AAMEN tuition assistance.
Is pre-K at St. Thomas More Catholic School free?
NC Pre-K is free for income-eligible four-year-olds at participating sites; ask the director. Child care subsidy can also help working families pay a participating preschool.
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What the Direct Payment flag means
| A ✓ on the Direct Payment column tells you | It does not tell you |
|---|---|
| NCSEAA can send Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ money to this school for 2026-27 | That a seat is open or that your child will be admitted |
| The award goes to required tuition and fees, up to your tier amount | That the award will cover the full bill |
| The school accepted NCSEAA's testing and audit rules for scholarship students | Whether the school is accredited, which the state table does not show |
Questions to ask St. Thomas More Catholic School
- Will you be a Direct Payment School again for 2027-28?
- After my tier award, what do I still owe in tuition and required fees, and are any costs outside what the scholarship can pay?
- What need-based aid, sibling discount or member rate do you offer, and when is the aid deadline?
- Which tests do scholarship students take, and when do families get the results?
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