Financing Your Catholic Education Moreau Catholic High School Jennifer Rillamas – Director of Admissions & Kim Young – Director of Finance December 2, 2015 IMPORTANT DETAILS Everyone is encouraged to apply. Deadlines are VERY important - apply on time. $ 2.1 million dollars in tuition assistance was awarded to families at Moreau Catholic High School for the 2015-2016 school year. 49% of Moreau Catholic students receive merit based and need based scholarships The majority of families who apply for need based scholarships do qualify. NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION - moreaucatholic.org/scholarships Private School Aid Service (PSAS) – http://www.psas.org/7373 PDF version available: moreaucatholic.org/scholarships DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 3, 2016 | FEE: $27 (online)| SCHOOL CODE: 7373 Your application is sent to Family Aid-Catholic Education (FACE) directly through PSAS. IMPORTANT DATES FOR HOLY CROSS (NEED BASED) SCHOLARSHIPS • • • • • • • December 3, 2015 January 18 January 25-29 February 3 March 11 March 19 May- July PSAS Application Opens PSAS Application Deadline for submitting via US Mail Check with PSAS to ensure Complete Application Completed Tuition Assistance Application Due Scholarship Decisions Mailed Freshmen Registration Deadline Tuition Payments Begin (Depends on Payment Plan) IMPORTANT DATES: ADMISSIONS • • • • • • • December 11, 2015 January 6 January 9 February 2 January 25-30 March 11 March 19 Priority Freshman Application Deadline Final Freshman Application Deadline High School Placement Test Transcripts & Recommendations Student/Parent Interviews Admission Decisions Mailed Freshmen Registration Deadline Questions Savvy Parents Ask: TUITION What is your annual tuition, and what does it include? What is not included? Moreau Catholic has an all-inclusive tuition model, which covers: MacBook Pro Laptop (yours to keep), textbooks and e-resources, student retreats, class fee, yearbook, and participation in athletics. The tuition for 2015-16 is $16,970. What other expenses should I anticipate for my child’s education at your school, including registration fees and mandatory contributions? At Moreau Catholic, there is no annual registration fee other than your first month’s tuition payment. We have an annual Booster Membership Fee of $250 per student, which includes a tax-deductible contribution of $150 as well as a family membership for four and welcome packet. What is the deadline for need based scholarship applications? You must submit your PSAS application and all supporting documents by February 3, 2016. How does my child apply for merit scholarships, and what is the deadline? At Moreau Catholic, all freshmen applicants are considered for merit scholarships. There is no application. The Scholarship Committee will consider your admissions essays, extracurricular activities, interview teacher recommendations, grades, and test scores when making scholarship decisions. NOTES 510.881.4320 - admissions@moreaucatholic.org - moreaucatholic.org/scholarships