Tuition
Our Lady of the Rosary is committed to keeping tuition affordable for all families.
The following tuition rates are priced considerably less than the actual cost to educate.
2026-2027 Tuition & Fee Schedule
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Through generous efforts by Our Lady of the Rosary parishioners, PTO, and other sources, we are able to offer tuition at a significantly lower rate than the actual cost to educate.
In addition to this effort to keep tuition affordable, there are a limited number of sources where families might seek additional funding for their child’s education.
1. Educational Scholarship Trust Fund from the SC Department of Education
- Families seeking tuition assistance should pursue this scholarship before any other options below.
- The state of South Carolina awards recipients $7634 per student for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Visit the ESTF website to see if you qualify
2. Faithful Family Scholarship from OLR Parish
- Available to OLR parishioners who exemplify a Catholic lifestyle in the home and have chosen to enroll three or more children in our school
- The Faithful Family Scholarship is our attempt to make Catholic education available for large families, but it is not an automatic right. It is awarded at the discretion of the Pastor and Financial Aid Committee.
- Families receiving the Faithful Family Scholarship may have the scholarship withdrawn if parental lifestyle choices cause serious scandal to the parish community.
- Scholarships cover yearly tuition (excluding administrative fees) for all but the two oldest children enrolled.
- Does not include Pre-K Tuition or Enhanced Learning/Cupertino Program
- Cannot be used in conjunction with ESTF
- Qualifying families who would like to be considered for this scholarship should indicate their interest by emailing info@olrschool.net
3. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Tuition Assistance Grant offered by the Diocese of Charleston
- The Diocese of Charleston St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Tuition Assistance Grant is funded by the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Endowment. The purpose of this grant is to assist Catholic families wishing to send their children to a Diocesan elementary or high school who require financial assistance. Applications are available through the school.
- Catholic families in good standing, with their pastor’s endorsement, are eligible for a St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Tuition Assistance Grant.
- Applicants must complete Facts Grant & Aid Application and SEAS application
4. Exceptional SC Scholarship, offered by the State of South Carolina
Available to qualifying students who have exceptional needs and are unable to obtain ESTF:
- autism
- deafness and hearing impairment
- deafblindness
- emotional disability
- mental disability
- multiple disabilities
- orthopedic impairment
- other health impairment
- specific learning disability
- speech or language impairment
- traumatic brain injury
- visual impairment
Applicants must prove eligibility by completing Proof of Eligibility form and TADS application
5. Direct Financial Aid from OLR Parish
- Parishioners in good standing may meet with pastor to request aid for assistance with tuition for grades K5 – 12.
- Families wishing for direct financial assistance must also have applied for 1) SEAS scholarship and 2) Exceptional SC scholarship (if student qualifies)
- Final decisions will be made by the school Financial Aid Committee
6. Other Sources
- Families who belong to other parishes should contact their pastor to see what assistance is available
- Emergency Financial Aid, which is used to assist families who experience a crisis during the school year such as a job loss, injury, or illness, may be available. Those in need should contact the OLR pastor.