Giving

Parent Commitment

Saint Ignatius College Prep asks each of its families to contribute $2,000 on average per child because the cost to educate a student is more than the tuition the school charges.

Parent Commitment

List of 3 items.

  • Is the financial expectation for all attending families

  • Provides resources

  • Covers the difference between what a family pays and the actual cost of the education.

Info to Help You with Your Parent Commitment

Frequently Asked Questions

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

  • Do matching gifts count?

    Matching gift companies prohibit us from using matching gift checks to pay off personal commitments. However, matching gifts received will be credited to your giving and will be reflected in the school's Annual Report. If your employer will match your gift, you must fill in and sign a matching gift form.
  • How do I know when my commitment is complete?

    We will update you on the balance of your commitment after any monetary gift is made, or after credit is applied in another way. You may also contact Gia DeCarlo at gia.decarlo@ignatius.org.
  • How do I meet the commitment?

    You can meet your commitment in several ways:
    • Make a gift to the school
    • We accept cash, checks and credit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover)
    • We accept gifts of stock
    Note: We cannot credit gifts of goods and services to your commitment since cash is required to balance the school budget.
  • Can I pay my commitment online?

    Yes! You may make payments online by scrolling to the bottom of this page, and clicking on "Make a Gift." Make sure to indicate this is a "Parent Commitment" in the "Designation" section of the form.
  • What is the Parent Commitment?

    A parent commitment is a contribution over and above tuition and fees. Each year we ask all Saint Ignatius College Prep parents to help cover the annual deficit (education costs more than tuition collected).
  • Why does the school ask current parents to help make up this difference?

    We ask current parents to be primarily responsible for the costs of annual operating expenses since their children are the primary beneficiaries of all the school's programs. We also recognize and celebrate the socioeconomic diversity of the Saint Ignatius College Prep community, and, as a result, we make an effort to keep tuition affordable for as many families as we can. To the extent possible, generous parental support over and above the cost of tuition, allows the school to pay for normal, educational operating expenses.
  • What exactly does Saint Ignatius College Prep expect from parents in the program?

    There are two dates to keep in mind:
    • October 15th: Half of your commitment should be in by this date.
    • February 15th: The due date for the remaining balance of your parent  commitment.

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Saint Ignatius College Prep

Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership.