St. Anne Crest  

 

NewsFlash 

  
Principal's Message
June 14, 2016
St. Methodius I
 
Dear Parents and Guardians:
 
As announced previously and discussed at the town meeting in May, we have partnered with FACTS Management Company to provide a streamlined and customized method to handle payments for tuition and fees.  Currently, FACTS serves 7,000 schools and two million families across the country with their program.  We are confident that you will benefit from the additional measures of flexibility and convenience that will be available throughout the coming school year.
 
The FACTS program is not a loan, there is no debt and no interest is incurred.  You can designate your preauthorized tuition payment date to be the fifth (5th) day or the twentieth (20th) day of each month.  There is no additional cost to enroll in the program, as it is covered by your registration fees.
 
You may also elect to use your credit card with a 2.75% Service Fee (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover are accepted).  Included is an incidental billing platform that will be used for non-tuition items - so we will have one system for all payment types.  All elementary schools in the Archdiocese are moving to this platform.

Payment Plan Options
  • Ten (10) monthly payments through FACTS, July 2016 - April 2017;
  • Two (2) semester payments through FACTS, July and December, 2016 with a 1% discount;
  • One (1) payment in full through FACTS, due before July 31, 2016 with a 2% discount.
 
Convenient Online Enrollment
  • All families must set-up a FACTS account as part of the enrollment process.  It is secure, convenient and should take no more than five minutes to enroll your student(s).  We ask that you complete the enrollment process no later than Tuesday, June 21. 
  • The following information is needed when enrolling online:
    1.  Name, street address and e-mail address of the person responsible for making the payments;
    2. Account information for person responsible for payment - bank name, account name, etc.;   
    3.  Prepare to create your own unique FACTS username, password, and a security question. 
  • Before you click the "submit" button, please carefully read through the Final Review and the Terms and Conditions.  Notification concerning your online enrollment in a FACTS payment plan will be sent to you after the school enters the tuition amount due for the year and activates your agreement.  If you have already paid your 2016-17 tuition in full, please create a username and password only - there is no need to select a payment method. 
 
Please refer to the FAQ sheet below or contact the Business Office with any questions.  We are looking forward to our partnership with FACTS and the efficiency it will bring to our financial operations. 
 
Yours in Christ,
 
Joseph Noonan
Principal


FACTS - FAQ Sheet
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 

1.      When will the funds be withdrawn from my bank account?  

While FACTS transacts each payment on the date you have specified, it is your financial institution that determines the time of day the payment is debited. FACTS recommends checking with your financial institution to determine how far in advance funds should be deposited into your account to ensure the automatic payment clears. If a payment date falls on a weekend or banking holiday, the payment will be transacted the following business day.

 

2.      How will I be notified of my payment information?  

Once your agreement is posted to the FACTS system and the School enters the net tuition amount, you will receive a confirmation notification of your payment amount by e-mail or letter in approximately 10 days. Payments will be processed until the total balance is paid in full. The notification has important information you must have to log on to Consumer Portal Account.  You will receive a reminder email 5 days prior to the upcoming payment and have the option to change payment method or pay ahead online at any time. 

 

3.      How do I use my user ID and Password?  

To help protect your privacy, FACTS asks the person responsible for the payments to create an access code. If you should inquire online through the Consumer Portal Account or call into FACTS inquiring about your FACTS agreement, you will be required to verify your FACTS Access Code.

 

 
4.           What happens if FACTS attempts to process my payment and there are not enough funds in my account?  
Should an automatic bank payment or credit card payment be returned, a $30.00 FACTS Returned Payment Fee will be automatically assessed to your account. This is separate from any fee the school may assess. You will be notified by FACTS of the returned payment via e-mail or postal mail.  The payment will be reattempted approximately 15 days later.  If unexpected circumstances arise, please contact the school office 2 business days prior to payment to discuss a change to your upcoming payment.
 
5.       What about enrollment in the FACTS payment plan in future years?  
The FACTS payment plan enables the school to automatically re-enroll families in payment plans over successive years, saving time for both the school office and your family.  Should your tuition payments be made through FACTS the following year, you would be notified in advance by the school.

 

 

6.      How will I pay other expenses at the school? 

You will receive an email notice from FACTS that incidental fees are due, directing you to your secure parent's portal for a listing of the fees due.  Just "click and pay".   You may sign in to view your account within your secure FACTS parent's portal at any time!

 
 
If you have questions about enrolling in FACTS please contact the business office.  Once you have a FACTS plan set up, you may contact FACTS directly 866-441-4637 or view your agreement online through your Consumer Portal Account. To access the Consumer Portal, follow the instructions located on the FACTS Confirmation Notification or e-mail. FACTS customer service representatives are available Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am to 7:00 pm (CT), and Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. 
 
 
Mission Statement
  glass

 St. Anne Catholic School calls young people to holiness and prepares them to proclaim and  live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ by educating and forming the whole person; emphasizing spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, cultural and physical development of every student.