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Q. What is the cost of enrollment?
A.
Course Guide $49.95 per semester (plus shipping)
 
Online Quizzes w/Study Guide (optional) $49.95 per semester (plus shipping)
 
Advisor Grading Package (optional)
Evaluation and grading of the course's key writing assignments. Requires at least periodic internet access so student and/or teaching-parent may submit and retrieve assignments. All assignments must be submitted between August 1st and June 30th. Grading packages expire at midnight on June 30th.
$40.00-64.00 per course, per semester; enrollment is optional for one, some, all, or none of your semester courses. 
Click here to view the Advisor Grading Package order form.

 

Books and materials Purchased through our recommended or your favorite suppliers. Costs dependent on course. Most texts are non-consumable and many are used for multiple courses in the same and different school years.  Books and materials per course per year range between $30.00 and $125.00.

 

   
Q. When should we enroll?
A.

Each semester consists of two preparatory school weeks and sixteen academic school weeks.  We suggest ordering your course guides one to three weeks before you wish to start the courses.  Typically, it will take just under five calendar months (around 90 school days) to complete a semester.

The Course Guides include daily lessons plans and due days for assignments, but you select your own start dates for the courses.  Quizzes and Advisor Grading Packages are open from August 1st until June 30th. 

Enrolling in Advisor Grading Packages or the Online Quiz option after mid-February is discouraged since it will be extremely challenging to complete the entire semester plan before June 30th.  Of course, you are always welcome to complete your studies independently after the June 30th deadline.     

   
Q. If our schooling situation changes, for whatever reason, are we eligible for a refund?
A. A refund for advisor grading package enrollment fees is available as long as a written request to withdraw is received by the STAA office no later than 45 days from enrollment or August 1st, whichever is later. The first $15 of the fees paid and $10 for each assignment graded prior to withdrawal are not refundable.  Refund requests should be mailed or faxed to the office. Be sure to clearly print your student's name, Student ID#, and the course(s) he or she is withdrawing from.

MAIL
St. Thomas Aquinas Academy
1055 W Moana Ln Ste 201
Reno, NV 89509

FAX
(209)863-8400

 

And, of course, if you receive damaged, defective, or incorrectly packaged items, we are happy to provide a replacement copy. Please notify us within 20 days of purchase.

   
Q. May we pay for our students in installments?
A. We offer the courses in semester increments so you may spread the costs purchasing course guides, advisor grading packages, books, and the like  out over the course of your school year.  We do not offer an installment plan for the purchase of course guides, online quiz packages, or advisor grading packages.

There is a five-month enrollment payment plan available if you are enrolling your students in St. Thomas Aquinas Academy's academic placement and advisory program

   
Q. May my student or I speak with an advisor on the telephone or through a web-conference?
A. Correspondence between teaching-parents or students, and advisors takes place through the assignment submission website. 

If you would like to speak with a lead/coordinating advisor from St. Thomas Aquinas Academy before or after enrolling in an Advisor Grading Package, simply go to the following appointment scheduling webpage -- https://my.timedriver.com/1K23R -- to arrange a time for an advisor to call and discuss your questions.

   
Q. How often does the class meet?
A. There are no set class meeting times by chat, teleconference, or otherwise, so you and your child bound are only to your own weekly school schedule--not the course's.  However, access to the online quizzes and advisor grading services expire each school year on June 30th so do make a plan to complete your participation in those enhancements before the deadline. 
   
Q. How can I help support St. Thomas Aquinas Academy?
A. First and foremost, please remember the work of St. Thomas Aquinas Academy in your prayers.  Financial support for STAA may be made in the form of either a non-tax deductable donation addressed to "St. Thomas Aquinas Academy" or starting from the links on our website to do any of your shopping from Amazon.com.  Amazon sends a small percentage of every purchase to us, and we are very grateful since even a small percentage of your Amazon orders is a significant help in funding our research, development, and staffing.  Finally, the STAA courses are open to all high school students, not just students enrolled in STAA's academic planning services.  Directing your friends and family members to our high school courses is always appreciated!  Thank you for thinking of us and thank you for your support!

Non-tax deductable donations by check
St. Thomas Aquinas Academy
1055 W Moana Ln Ste 201
Reno, NV 89509

Or, use our website's links
or the box below to search for items
on Amazon.com.

We encourage all students to order their course materials
through the STAA Online Bookstore.

 

   

 

 

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