Financial Aid
Although tuition at the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia continues to be an excellent value as compared to the tuition in other dioceses and in private schools, we realize that it puts a serious strain on some budgets. In order to assist families in providing for a Catholic school education, the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) has been established.
Parents seeking financial aid must complete a TAP application by April 15 , submitting the required forms to verify income, and a $15 non refundable fee payable to the Tuition Assistance Program. The application process is not intended to intimidate, rather, it ensures that the amount of aid given to each family is objective and that as many needy students as possible receive help. Tuition assistance applications are available in the Business Office. Families currently receiving tuition assistance must reapply each Spring for the next school year.
Parents seeking financial aid must complete a TAP application by April 15 , submitting the required forms to verify income, and a $15 non refundable fee payable to the Tuition Assistance Program. The application process is not intended to intimidate, rather, it ensures that the amount of aid given to each family is objective and that as many needy students as possible receive help. Tuition assistance applications are available in the Business Office. Families currently receiving tuition assistance must reapply each Spring for the next school year.
In addition to TAP, Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) participates in Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC), and each year awards thousands of grants to needy families in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Under the Pennsylvania EITC guidelines, families with one child and a household income of $60,000 or less qualify. An income allowance of $10,000 is given for each additional child and dependent member of the household.
BLOCS' EITC applications are now posted on the BLOCS website.
Scholarships and Grants
If a student receives a scholarship or grant, it will be allocated to the student's account each month beginning in July and ending in April. You are responsible for paying the net amount due each month to keep your tuition account current. If the student withdraws during the year, the full amount of the grant or scholarship will not be credited to the student's account; the amount will be prorated based on the time the student has been enrolled.