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2024-2025 Diocesan Tuition Assistance Process is Open
For the 33rd consecutive year, the Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is striving to keep Catholic school education affordable for Catholic families who desire it for their children but who may need some financial assistance to make that dream a reality. Thanks to the ongoing and genuine commitment of The Most Reverend Mark Brennan to the Catholic schools in our Diocese, funds have, once again, been allocated for distribution to Catholic families in need of financial assistance.
Applying for TAP through FACTS is easy and affordable. You are encouraged to apply if your child is already enrolled or has been accepted by one of the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston for the 2024-2025 school year.
Who is eligible?
Any student accepted for the 2024-2025 school year in any Diocesan Catholic school (PK thru grade 12) is eligible. Determinations are based upon a family’s degree of need relative to all other applicants.
Phase I: open to Catholic families ONLY
Phase II: open to ALL families
Phase III: open to ALL families-intended for families new to the school or have had a life-changing event.
How do I apply?
Applications are made on-line. Go to www.factsmgt.com, click on “Grant & Aid Assessment” and log in. If you do not have Internet access, contact your school office for assistance.
Cost:
The application fee is $25.
Grants:
Diocesan grants for Catholic families who have completed their applications and show financial need will receive up to 50% of the child’s tuition.
For more information or to register for the HOPE Scholarship, click the logo above.
Scholarship opportunities for 6th grade students going on to Madonna High School
The first scholarship is the Master of Ceremonies Scholarship. This is a $250 scholarship that is awarded to altar servers that attain the elite rank of Master of Ceremonies while in grade school. This scholarship recognizes a student’s service to Christ and His Church.
The second scholarship is the James and Barbara McCune Memorial Scholarship. This is a $500 scholarship and is awarded to the student that is fervent in their faith and committed to furthering their education at Madonna High School.
The third scholarship is the Lester Rokisky Memorial Scholarship. This is a $500 scholarship and is awarded to the student that is fervent in their faith and committed to furthering their education at Madonna High School.
The fourth and final scholarship is the Emanuel Starvaggi Memorial Scholarship. This is a $1000 scholarship and is awarded to the student that not only excels academically but is dedicated to serving the community and the church.
Phase I Deadline – April 30, 2024
In order to receive notification in late May, applications (including all required documentation and payment) are to be received by FACTS by April 30, 2024. Phase I is intended for Catholic families ONLY with children currently enrolled or already accepted for the 2024-2025 school year in any Catholic school in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Families must belong to a parish included on the drop-down list as part of the on-line application.
Phase II Deadline – July 14, 2024
In order to receive notification in August, all applications for 2024-2025 (including all required documentation and payment) MUST be RECEIVED by FACTS no later than July 14th, 2024. Phase II is now intended for Catholic and Non-Catholic families. If an application was submitted during Phase I, please contact the school. Please do NOT submit a second application.
Phase I Deadline – August 23, 2024
In order to receive notification in September, applications (including all required documentation and payment) MUST be RECEIVED by FACTS no later than August 23rd
Phase III is intended for Catholic and Non-Catholic families new to the school or who have had a life-changing event (i.e., birth, death, loss of job, major illness)
Note 1:
No assistance will be available from the Diocese or from any school unless:
- an application is completed in full (ALL questions answered) and submitted
- all required documentation is provided, AND
- the family portion ($17.50) of the application fee is paid by the deadline.
Note 2:
ONLY ONE APPLICATION PER FAMILY should be submitted per school year. If you made an error or had a life event change, please do NOT submit a second application. Contact your principal and your application can be updated by FACTS.