We’re happy you’re considering OLLS for your child’s education. Please see the considerations and forms below as you prepare your application. Applications for the upcoming school year open on March 1.
Pre-K & Kindergarten Applicants
Age requirements:
- Pre-K: Must be four years of age by August 31st.
- Kindergarten: Must be five years of age by August 31st.
Please Note:
- Applications should be completed online.
- A $100 non-refundable application fee is required.
- Kindergarten applicants must complete an on-site screening assessment prior to acceptance. (Not required for Pre-K)
- Teacher recommendations are required for all grades K-8.
Required materials: Health Assessment Form
Required materials: Teacher Recommendation Form
Transfer Applicants
- Applicants for grades 1-8 must include a most recent report card and completed teacher recommendation form with their application.
- Applicant interviews are required and will only be completed after review of the student’s report card and teacher recommendation.
- Admission is based on a match of the student’s needs, abilities, and achievements with Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School expectations.
- Birth Certificate, Immunization Records, Baptismal Certificate (if applicable), and First Communion Certificate (if applicable) need to be in as soon as possible to complete the student’s application file.
Required materials: Teacher Recommendation Form
Tuition
| Tuition Schedule | Catholic Steward Rate | Non-Steward Rate |
| First Child K-8
Annual Payment |
$8,125.00 $4,062.50 $812.50 |
$12,250.00 $6,125.00 $1,225.00 |
| Additional Child K-8*
Annual Payment *If discount is approved by the parish |
$7,125.00
|
$12.250.00 $6,125.00 $1,225.00 |
| Pre-K
Annual Payment Pre-K **No Sibling Discount** |
$8,325.00 $4,162.50 $832.50 |
$12,450.00 $6,225.00 $1,245.00 |
Tuition Assistance
Direct from Our Lady of Lourdes
- Families may apply for limited assistance through FACTS Grant & Aid. The NEW tuition schedule is published in January and FACTS applications are available beginning mid-January.
- FACTS applications are due during February. A complete enrollment packet and $150 registration fee per child must be received prior to any consideration for financial assistance.
- Families will know the extent of their financial assistance from Our Lady of Lourdes School in April.
- The maximum award for any student may be up to, but not exceeding, the IN-PARISH rate for that student
NC Opportunity Scholarship Program
The Opportunity Scholarship Program expands school choice in North Carolina through scholarship grants for eligible children in kindergarten through 12th grade. This program provides funding of up to $4,200 per year for eligible children who choose to attend a participating nonpublic school. For more information please follow:
- North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority https://www.ncseaa.edu
- School Choice North Carolina https://www.schoolchoicenc.org
- Applications open February 6, 2025