Affording Sacred Heart

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

• Q When is my enrollment deposit due?

  Enrollment deposits are accepted on a rolling basis after acceptance is granted. All enrollment deposits received before March 15th will have the registration fee waived for the year. All enrollment deposits received after April 1st will be non-refundable. 
  Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information

• Q Is financial aid considered a loan? Are families expected to pay back a portion of the amount received?

  No. Financial Aid is a grant awarded to the student and their family. The annual tuition is reduced by the amount of the financial aid award.

• Q When are the financial aid application and decision deadlines?

  Applications for financial aid can be submitted between January 1st and April 15th. Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. Any application received after April 15th will be reviewed as availability of funds allows.
  
  Notification of decisions on financial aid will begin in March.

• Q Are academic accomplishments taken into account in awarding financial aid?

  No. Grants are awarded to students whose family exhibits financial need as determined by information submitted on the financial aid application through the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment program.
  
  Merit-based scholarships are separate from financial aid and are based on high academic achievement.

• Q How are financial aid and/or scholarship awards applied to the tuition statement?

  The Sacred Heart Finance Department will deduct your child’s scholarship and/or grant from our total tuition. The balance is then divided over the number of payments as indicated in the payment option selected.

• Q Does Sacred Heart grant Academic Merit Scholarships to students?

  Yes!  Sacred Heart School grants Academic Merit Scholarships to qualified 9th grade student applicants as well as current rising 9th grade students.  Please refer to our Academic Merit Scholarship policy here for more information.

• Q What is Sacred Heart’s policy with regard to tuition reimbursement for students who withdraw?

  The enrollment contract may be cancelled in writing without penalty before April 1st. After April 1st, the deposit is nonrefundable. If a student withdraws after the start of school, reimbursement of funds paid will be prorated based on the days attended.