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Tuition & Assistance

Ascension strives to serve every family who desires to be part of a community dedicated to educational excellence in a Christian environment. We also recognize that some of those families may feel that the cost of attendance makes it impossible to afford what they want for their children. Our Tuition Assistance program is intended to help make Ascension accessible to those families whose children would thrive here.

Before assuming Ascension is out of reach, please apply and talk with Angelle Adams, Director of Admissions, to see how we can work together to serve your family.
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Tuition & Fees

Click HERE to access the 2025-2026 Tuition and Fees Schedule.

Tuition Includes:

  • Tuition Management annual fee
  • Textbooks (PK3-12)
  • 1:1 iPads grades (1-6)
  • Summer reading books (1-7)
  • Student supplies (PK3-7)
  • Grade level day trips (PK3-12)
  • Early Bird morning care (PK3-K)(based on space availability)
  • After school bus service to Whitney Bank (1-7)
  • Parent/Teacher Organization dues
  • Yearbook (PK3 -12)
  • Theatre Production fees (5-12)

Methods of Paying for Tuition

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  • Annual

    The full payment of tuition is due by July 1, 2025. (Tuition Refund Plan optional)

  • Semester Payments

    A payment of 50% of tuition is due by July 1, 2025 and the remaining balance by December 1, 2025. (Includes $200 financing fee and requires Tuition Refund Plan of $300 per student)

  • Ten Monthly Payments

    Ten monthly tuition payments are due on the first of each month from July 1, 2025, through April 1, 2026. (Includes a $400 financing fee and requires a Tuition Refund Plan of $300 per student.)

Tuition Assistance Options

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  • Financial Aid

    Ascension awards assistance as determined using the Blackbaud Financial Aid Management platform, a third-party financial aid analysis service, to ensure fairness in the process.  All applications and conversations regarding tuition assistance remain confidential within the Tuition Assistance Committee.
     
    For any financial aid application to be considered, you must first apply for school admission. No tuition assistance will be awarded prior to acceptance at Ascension.

    Awards are made for a one-year term. Families must request renewal each year by completing a Financial Aid application form. The Tuition Assistance Committee reviews all financial aid materials and recommends award amounts.  Results are reviewed beginning in mid-February, and notification of an award amount will be sent directly to the family after evaluation. After this, applications will be reviewed at least every two weeks. Please keep in mind that upon completion of the application, it may take a while for the service to return the results. This turnaround time may be longer during busy times of the year.

    We encourage families in need of assistance to apply as soon as possible to increase the possibility of getting assistance. Applications open on February 1, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year.
     
    Click here to access the Financial Aid Management online application

    Click Here for FAQ's and instructions.

    For any questions about the Tuition Assistance process, please contact the Director of Admissions Angelle Adams at 337-233-9748 x 501

  • LA GATOR Scholarship Program

    Ascension Episcopal School is participating in the LA GATOR Scholarship Program. Parents can submit applications from March 1 - April 15 at lagator.la.gov.

    For more information, you can visit LA GATOR Scholarship Program website or refer to the LA Dept. of Education News Release, which we have included below.

    LA GATOR SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT APPLICATIONS OPEN MARCH 1 AT 9 A.M.

    Parents can submit applications from March 1 to April 15 at lagator.la.gov
     
    (BATON ROUGE, LA) - Louisiana families can begin submitting applications for the state’s first education scholarship account (ESA) this Saturday at 9 a.m. The 2025-2026 student application window for the LA GATOR Scholarship Program will be open March 1 to April 15 at lagator.la.gov. This new program awards scholarship accounts to eligible students that parents can use for a menu of approved education services like tuition and fees at over 240 nonpublic schools, tutoring, and other approved resources.
     

    Student Eligibility and Participation

    For a student to be eligible for a scholarship under phase one of LA GATOR, they must be a resident of Louisiana and meet one of the following:
    • Participated in the Louisiana Scholarship Program the previous school year
    • Entering kindergarten
    • Enrolled in a public school the previous school year
    • From a family with total income at or below 250% of federal poverty guidelines
     
    The number of students who will receive scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year depends on the amount of funding approved by the state legislature during the 2025 Legislative Session. Eligible students will be prioritized for LA GATOR in the following order:
     
    1. Students currently participating in the Louisiana Scholarship Program or the LA GATOR Program
    2. Students from a family with a total income at or below two hundred fifty percent of the federal poverty guidelines and students identified as having a disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
    3. Siblings of students currently participating in LA GATOR (this includes siblings of Louisiana Scholarship Program students or siblings of students identified as having a disability under IDEA)
    4. Other eligible students 
     
    If an incoming kindergarten student with Louisiana Scholarship Program siblings is not prioritized in one of the first two categories, they will receive priority in the third category.
     

    Preparing for Application Launch

    In preparation for the 9 a.m. launch on March 1, parents are encouraged to have the following documents and information ready when applying.
     
    Residency (All applicants must provide proof of residency.)
    • State ID or driver’s license and two of the following (Any combination is acceptable, including two different utility bills.):
    • Utility bill (electric, water, gas)
    • Mortgage statement from the past year
    • Bill of sale
    • Lease agreement
     
    Income (LSP families do not have to provide income documentation.) 
    • 1040 tax form from either 2023 or 2024 federal taxes
     
    Student Documents
    • Child's birth certificate
     
    Necessary Information
    • Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for the applicant (parent)
    • Social Security Number (SSN) for each student applying
    • LASID for special education students. This can be found in an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
     

    Application and Program Support

    The LDOE has partnered with Odyssey to manage the program’s application process and marketplace. Odyssey is operating the program’s help desk and call center. Resources, information, and frequently asked questions are available at lagator.la.gov and on Odyssey’s website. Parents, schools, and service providers with questions can also use one of the following avenues for support.
     
     

    Transition from the Louisiana Scholarship Program

    Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the LA GATOR Scholarship Program will replace the Louisiana Scholarship Program (LSP). LSP students will receive priority access to LA GATOR, but must submit an application when the portal opens on March 1. To ensure a smooth transition, the LDOE is providing additional resources for LSP families, including a dedicated webinar and application guidance materials.
     
    Families currently participating in LSP who have not been receiving updates about LA GATOR from their school and the LDOE are encouraged to contact the call center or email the help desk.
     

    About the LA GATOR Scholarship Program

    The LA GATOR Scholarship Program is Louisiana’s first ESA, providing scholarship accounts to eligible students. Parents can use these funds for approved educational services, such as:
     
    • Nonpublic school tuition and fees
    • Tutoring and educational therapies
    • Textbooks and curricula
    • Dual enrollment courses
    • Uniforms 
     
    Signed into law by Governor Landry, the LA GATOR Scholarship Program represents a significant step in expanding educational freedom in Louisiana. It complements the state’s numerous school choice offerings, which include traditional public schools, public charter schools, nonpublic schools, and home study programs.

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    Angelle Adams 

    Director of Admissions
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    Adrian Boyle 

    Chief Operating Officer
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    Amy Marter 

    Business Manager
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    Kristen Murison 

    Staff Accountant

Contact

P. 337-233-9748

Main Address:
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, Louisiana, 70501

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