Saint Alexander Catholic School

Instilling Catholic Education Values since 1925

 

Tuition Assistance Available at Saint Alexander

Four different kinds of scholarships are available at Saint Alexander Catholic School.  They include:

• Tuition Angel Grant
• Student Adoption Fund
• Diocesan Scholarships *due March 1st, 2012*
• James and Dolores Hencken Scholarship Fund

 

Saint Alexander Tuition Angel Grants

The Angel Grants primary purpose is to help Saint Alexander parishioner’s access Catholic education at Saint Alexander Catholic School via grants-in-aid.  Please see the school office for a Tuition Assistance Application form.

  

Saint Alexander Adoption Fund

Parishioners have the opportunity to adopt a student or a family that attends Saint Alexander Catholic School.  Please see the school office for a Tuition Assistance Application form.

   

These scholarships are only available to parishioners who have children at Saint Alexander Catholic School in kindergarten through 8^th grade.  You must fill out the Diocese Tuition Application Form and submit it by the deadline to be eligible.  

Families are encouraged to complete this application in January and ensure that all required documentation is submitted by the March 1 deadline.  Families will be notified of grant awards in the Spring. The award checks will be sent directly to the schools.

More information and links can be found at the Catholic Education Foundation website:
www.dioceseofjoliet.org/edfoundation

 

James and Dolores Hencken Scholarship Fund

Scholarship money is available through the generous donations of the James and Dolores Hencken family in their parents’ memory.  All scholarship money is designated for families with one or more children attending Saint Alexander Catholic School.  Follow the application process for eligibility.

  

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Tuition Assistance Application

To be eligible for any of the scholarships you need to complete a Tuition Assistance Application form.  This form is included in the school registration packet, but you can also pick up a copy from the school office.  There are no set income limits to apply for aid.  For existing families, the F.A.C.T.S. registration must be completed.

  

Application Deadline

The deadline for returning the Tuition Assistance Application is generally March 1^st, but applications will be accepted throughout the entire year.  However, you must meet the deadline to be eligible for a Diocesan Scholarship.

 

 Application Process

Grant and Aid Application needs to be completed at factstuitionaid.com.  Click on applicant, sign in and follow the prompts.  The Educational Foundation will review the information from FACTS to determine eligibility for grant and/or scholarship tuition assistance.  In certain situations, a meeting with the Principal may be needed.

 

 

Scholarship Award Process

In early May the Educational Foundation reviews the performance of the Saint Alexander Catholic School Scholarship Program and determines how much income is available for distribution as Scholarships for the coming school year. 

A person from the Educational Foundation reviews the PSAS and any special notes received from the parents.  The Grantor then allocates the Educational Foundation Grants and Tuition Angel Grants based upon the funds available and the needs of the families. 

 

 

Awards Notification

The Principal will be notified of the amount of each scholarship in early June. 

Notifications are then sent out to all of the recipient families at this time.

 

  

 

Saint Alexander Catholic School

136 S. Cornell Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181 

630-834-3787

 

 Helping children today to be leaders for tomorrow