Diocesan Tuition Assistance

Diocesan Tuition Assistance is separate from school discounts and school grants. You may be eligible to receive both. Check with your school for more information.

Applications for Diocesan Tuition Assistance for 2008-2009 will be accepted and evaluated in two rounds:

Round 1: Applications are due to PSAS before March 1, 2008.
Round 2 (final): Applications are due to PSAS before June 1, 2008.

If applying after Round 2, please contact your school to see if they have any parish or school scholarships.  No Diocesan funds will be available after June 1, 2008.

THE PROCESS
Families must fill out a financial aid form processed by Private School Aid Service (PSAS). The PSAS application is available online or from the schools. Based on the information contained in the financial application, a family's financial condition, as it relates to their tuition obligation, will be evaluated. You will receive a notice from the Office of Catholic Education on any tuition assistance that can be offered from the Diocese.  Please talk to your principal or pastor about local tuition assistance.

The Diocese has a limited amout of funds available for distribution and will consider the individual family need as well as the ability of the school to provide tuition assistance. These two factors will determine the eligibility for an award, and if eligible, in what amount.

Depending on family need and the diocesan funds available, grants usually range from $200-$1000 for elementary school or $400-$1500 for high school. Special scholarships with separate criteria are also available. Please ask your principal if you are eligible to apply.

At the time a family receives notification of a Diocesan Tuitation Assistance grant, the school already knows about the grant. All grant funds are paid directly to the school to be applied to your tuition account. You will not receive a check. If you decide to switch schools, grants are transferable by sending information about your transfer to Jan Ravas.

Financial Aid Info Sheet (.pdf)

Check out the FAQ Page

Download More FAQs (.pdf)

Download 08-09 PSAS Application(.pdf)


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