Tuition and Financial Aid

*St. Austin Parishioner Verification Forms must be completed annually. Forms due by May 1, 2025.

	St. Austin Tuition Assistance: Families who apply are awarded funds through grants and Annual Funds restricted for Tuition Assistance.
	Beacon of Hope Scholarship: This scholarship aims to support families who demonstrate financial need and whose children attend Catholic schools in the diocese. The BOH Scholarship program will award annual Child# St. Austin Catholic Active Parishioner Rate* Standard Rate First Student $11,875 $12,875 Second and Subsequent $11,375 $12,375 scholarships to help offset PreK-12 tuition expenses, ensuring that more students have access to quality Catholic education. Scholarship eligibility is based on the following criteria: Submission of Online Application by March 1, 2025.  Select the "Beacon of Hope - Diocesan Scholarship Program" option on the FACTS Grant and Aid application.  Families must be current with all financial obligations.
	ACE Scholarship: ACE offers partial tuition scholarships to students from lower-income families so they may attend the private school of their choice. The ACE scholarship follows the child throughout their K-12 education. ACE scholarships are based solely on the family's total income (which is line 9 on the 1040 for those who file).  Application open Feb. 3- April 15, 2025.   Ace Scholarship Application

Financial Aid Application Process

• Submit a completed application. FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment will process one application per household. 
• A non-refundable fee of $45.00 is required prior to sending your supporting documents. 
• Copies of your 2023 or 2024 IRS Federal Forms, W-2 Wage and Tax Statements and all supporting documentation for household Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). 
• If applicant and co-applicant file separately, both tax returns for the same tax year are required.