Tuition Assistance

The school offers a limited amount of need-based tuition assistance for families in financial need. Distribution amounts vary each year and families must reapply for funding each school year. Because family needs change from year to year, tuition assistance awards are valid for one year only and do NOT roll over from year to year. Any family requesting consideration for tuition assistance MUST apply. Receipt of an amount of tuition assistance is not guaranteed each year. In addition, the school is supported with limited funding grants through the generosity of the Catholic Education Foundation, as  well as with merit, leadership and other scholarship funding through various other foundations, alumni,  and friends. All families requesting any type of need-based assistance must submit the FACTS financial aid application form.

Families should begin the financial aid process early. The FACTS form is used to evaluate, rank, and award applicants according to financial need of the applicants who submit their applications by the deadlines listed on the form. Once the financial aid funds have been exhausted, no more financial aid is disbursed.

To apply for tuition assistance, applicants must submit a FACTS Financial Aid Application, previous year’s complete federal tax return and W-2s as requested by FACTS. Financial aid applications for the next school year will become available in December. Please follow and adhere closely to all instructions and deadlines. Tuition assistance is very limited and award distribution for the following school year begins in March.

Returning students who apply for financial aid must pay the next year registration fee by April 1 of the preceding school year. All families who submit a financial aid request will be notified of their award prior to the appropriate registration due date. All registration deposits are non-refundable. All financial aid students are required to maintain a 2.0 total GPA with no “Fs”. Failure to successfully complete either of these two requirements could lead to elimination of financial aid.

Families with great financial need (50% or more) must also complete the CEF (Catholic Education Foundation) funding application. CEF Applications for the next school year are due in November or December of each school year – the specific date is determined by CEF. Families will be notified when the CEF applications are available and the submission deadline.

Since the school depends on tuition income as the primary source of income, all are expected to meet their financial obligations. A limited amount of assistance is available through the Archdiocesan Catholic  Education  Foundation  and  through  various  foundations.  The Main Office can provide further details upon request. FAMILIES NEED TO REAPPLY EACH YEAR FOR CONTINUED ASSISTANCE.

The financial aid committee considers the following criteria when determining assistance awards:

- Financial need

- Faithful adherence to the Parent/Student Contract

- “C” (2.0) grade point average; No “Fs” on the semester report card

- “S” satisfactory citizenship and effort

- Student involvement in the school community (clubs, teams, leadership, performing arts, etc.)