2026-2027 SAS Family Partnership Tuition Benefits/Discounts

Our school is proud to offer several tuition benefits that honor the families who support, strengthen, and help grow our community.

SAS Family Referral Credit — $500
When you refer a new family—one that has never been enrolled at our school—who applies, is accepted, enrolls, and remains enrolled for at least 14 school days, you will receive a one-time $500 tuition credit applied to your final tuition payment for the 2026–2027 school year. There is no limit to the number of referral credits you may earn. To ensure proper acknowledgment, the referring family must be listed on the new family’s application at the time of submission.
Note: Referral credits do not apply to siblings of currently enrolled students. Tuition credit for the current 2025-2026 school year only, non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.

Family Sibling Credit: Families will receive a multi child discount of $250 for the second sibling and any additional siblings..

SAS Parishioner Discount: Families that are registered at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and who are active and contributing parishioners receive a $100 tuition discount. This discount may be combined with SAS Family Discounts.

SAS Family Discounts

Alumni Legacy Family Discount — $300
Families with a parent, guardian, or grandparent who is an alumnus/of our school receive a $300 tuition discount in recognition of your continued legacy and dedication to our mission. Discount may not be applied with any other SAS discount, excluding the SAS Family Referral Credit and family sibling discount.

An alumni is defined as a legacy mom, dad, or grandparent who graduated from St. Anthony School.

Military Service Family Discount — $200
To honor the commitment of our active-duty military families, a $200 tuition discount is applied annually per family. We are grateful for your service and the sacrifices you make for our nation. Discount may not be applied with any other SAS discount, excluding the SAS Family Referral Credit and Family Sibling discount.

Kamaʻāina Family Discount — $200
Families who provide a valid Hawai‘i State driver's license showing local residency are eligible for a $200 Kamaʻāina tuition discount. Discount may not be applied with any other SAS discount, excluding the SAS Family Referral Credit and Family Sibling Discount.

Please contact Sharon Davis, SAS Financial Director, at sdavis@saskailua.org for more information regarding discounts and financial assistance; please contact Lucia Topalian, Admission Director, at Ltopalian@saskailua.org for enrollment information and assistance.

Financial Aid is also available through the following sources:

The Augustine Educational Foundation Tuition Scholarship Program provides tuition assistance to select students in grades K-12 in Hawaii Catholic Schools.

Limited financial aid is available through the Augustine Educational Foundation Tuition Scholarship (AEF) for students entering Kindergarten through 8th grade.

You must complete the online FACTS Financial Application. A $40.00 application fee is assessed.  For more information:  Sign in

Deadlines & Dates

Application Window

The application window is from January 10, 2026 – March 1, 2026. Late applications WILL NOT be accepted.

Notification Window

April 23 – April 28, 2026

Applicants applying for grades K-12 will be notified via email if they will be awarded or not awarded a scholarship during this time period.  We DO NOT notify preschoolers or junior kindergartners. 

Limited financial aid is available through the St. Anthony Church and School Scholarship for students entering Preschool through 8th grade.

To apply for the St. Anthony Church and School Scholarship you must complete the following:

1. Complete FACTS Application

2. Complete and submit the St. Anthony Church and School Application (link below)

Deadline to apply is Friday, March 6, 2026.

For more information please contact the front office at (808) 261-3331 or email us at info@saskailua.org

Kamehameha Schools (KSBE) also provides financial assistance to students of Hawaiian ancestry.  The Pauahi Keiki Scholarship is for students in Preschool.  The Kipona Scholarship is for children entering 6th and 9th grade.  To apply, you must be a resident of the State of Hawaii (Resided in Hawaii for the past 12 months).

Click on the scholarship links below for the 2025-2026 School Year application.

• Kamehameha Pauahi Keiki Scholars  Early Learning:  For Preschool children 3 years and older (must be born in 2021, 2022, or 2023).

  • Need based ELC Scholarship opens September 15, 2025

  • Please contact Pauahi with any questions at scholarships@pauahi.org or call them at (808) 534-8080.

Important notice: The Pauahi Foundation will sunset the Kipona Scholarship Program effective Sept. 15, 2025. This decision reflects careful consideration of how we can best steward our resources to meet evolving community needs and priorities.

What This Means:

• Families of students currently receiving Kipona support may continue to reapply annually through the end of their eligibility period.

• Keiki must progress to the next grade level

• The re-application window for current Kipona recipients is Sept. 15-Dec. 1, 2025.

• Applications for new students will not be accepted.

We recognize that this change comes after a period of significant program evolution, and we deeply appreciate your partnership, adaptability, and continued commitment to Hawai‘i’s learners. Schools will not be receiving the list of students who received an award letter, nor informed when we release payments to each family.

For questions, please contact us at scholarships@pauahi.org or (808) 534-8080.

• Kipona : Entry grade points are Grade 6 and 9.

  • Applications will be processed by FACTS.

  • Re-applications are accepted from September 15, 2025 - December 1, 2025.

Preschool Open Doors (POD) promotes school readiness by providing child care subsidies to eligible families for the year prior to kindergarten. The Department of Human Services (DHS) administers the program. Families may choose from the 400+ DHS-licensed preschools.

Financial Assistance is available for qualified families with children who will be entering Pre-Kindergarten to support Kindergarten readiness. You can call  808-791-2130 on Oahu to request an application by mail or go to their website.  Preschool Open Doors Applications opens July 1, 2025. Applications are being accepted for children born August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2022.

• Applications must be received by POD on or before December 15, 2025.

  • Once selections are made, families and children could get services in January 2026 for the remainder of the POD school year (6 months), which ends June 30, 2026.

  • Families can use the application on our website or have PATCH send them one.

• To apply:

  • 1) Apply online: https://childcaresubsidyapplication.dhs.hawaii.gov/

  • 2) Download an application at patchhawaii.org or call PATCH at 808-791-2130 or 1-

    800-746-5620 to request an application. Completed applications and supporting

    documents may be dropped off, mailed, faxed or emailed to the following: PODAdmin@patch-hi.org.

CONTACT: (808) 791-2130

Fax: 808-694-3066

PATCH Preschool Open Doors

560 N. Nimitz Hwy. Suite 218

Honolulu, HI 9681

Important information For POD:

• Income eligibility raised to 500% of the Federal Poverty Level

• Families will now pay a low co-pay of just 1%–3% of tuition

• Presumptive eligibility for families experiencing homelessness or domestic violence (up to 2 months without paperwork)

• Starting January: 2-year-olds will be eligible for POD!

• Child Care Connection Hawaii – Provides subsidies for families who qualify to assist with child care for students in Preschool and before and after school programs for children up to l3 years old.

• Alu Like Scholarship Summer School Financial Aid (Not available at this time.)

MCCYN fee assistance is a DoD- and U.S. Coast Guard-funded program administered by each Service. Visit your Service's MCCYN page to learn more. Air Force, Army, Marine Corp, Navy, Coast Guard, DOD Civilians, & US Secret Service.

Click for the link below.