Tuition Assistance Available to Both Notre Dame Elementary School and Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School Students

Diocese of Columbus Tuition Assistance

A Catholic student in any grade (K-12) of a Catholic School in the Diocese of Columbus is eligible for tuition assistance. Families applying for tuition assistance in K-12 will use a single PSAS application form issued by the Department of Education, Diocese of Columbus. There is a fee per family for processing and a deadline for postmarking applications. Forms are available through the elementary and secondary schools of the Diocese or the parish rectory. Grants are given for one year only. Re-application may be made in subsequent years. A separate Diocesan committee administers the program. Grants will be awarded on the basis of need as determined by application of a standardized formula.

 

Scrip

Scrip is an opportunity to reduce the amount of monthly tuition you pay for one or several children. Each week families place an order at the school for any gift certificate available. Based on the percentage of the certificate purchased, families receive a percentage back, towards tuition. Funding is generated from customers using gift certificates rather than cash to purchase products and services at stores that participate in Scrip. Our participating merchants are selected from the largest regional and/or national grocery chains, drug stores, department stores, warehouse stores, restaurants, gas stations and miscellaneous retailers in the country and even our area (see attached Scrip order form). To earn a tuition discount, families must first earn $100 for the school. All other proceeds are divided equally between the school and the family.

 

Tuition Assistance Available ONLY to Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School Students

 

The Joan Roth Herschede Scholarship *Download Application*

The Joan Roth Herschede Scholarship is awarded each year to eligible students with a 3.25 grade point average or higher. Each year, one full-tuition scholarship, and as many partial scholarships as funding allows, are awarded. The purpose of the scholarship is to help as many deserving students as possible within the funding limitations.

All Roth Herschede scholarships are for a period of one year. However, recipients of the scholarship may reapply each year. The committee may decide to award no scholarships in a particular year if it is determined that no deserving applications are received.

Applications are available to all students, regardless of religious affiliation, grades 7-12 and sixth-graders who will be entering Notre Dame High School. Selection will be made by a committee based on academic record, community service, and extra-curricular involvement and financial need. These areas of eligibility will weigh equally.

Students must submit an application package consisting of the following items:

1. Roth Herschede Scholarship Application that includes a standard financial-aid form used for school tuition assistance applications. All information will be held in confidence.

2. A signed, Grade Release Authorization Form.

3. Most recent transcript showing cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.

4. One letter of recommendation from an adult knowledgeable of the applicant but not related to the applicant.

5. A letter of request from the student, detailing why the student wants to attend Notre Dame High School.

As part of the award criteria, each awardee will send a handwritten letter of thanks to Mrs. Herschede and at least one academic progress report during the school year.

Please contact the Notre Dame High School office for an application. Deadline for applications typically the first week of June. Please check with the office for the current year's deadline. Students will be informed by July, after the committee’s decisions.

 

Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Tuition Assistance Fund *Download Application*

Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Tuition Assistance grants for girls are awarded based on financial need and available funds. Applications are available to female students, grades 7-12, regardless of religious affiliation. Financial need is determined by the family's Financial Aid Form. Please contact the NDHS office for the Financial Aid Form. Information received will be held in confidence.

Deadline for applications typically the first week of June. Please check with the office for the current year's deadline. Students will be informed by July, after the committee’s decisions.

 

Knights of Columbus Tuition Assistance Grant *Download Form*

Two tuition assistance grants, in the amount of $250 each will be awarded by the Knights of Columbus. The grants are available to incoming 7th-graders, junior and senior high students for the following school year. To be eligible for these grants, the student’s father or grandfather must be a member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus. Students must have a passing conduct grade and no failing grades in subject areas. Students already chosen for another ND Scholarship will not be eligible. Apply by obtaining an eligibility form in the school office.

Deadline for applications typically the first week of June. Please check with the office for the current year's deadline. Students will be informed by July.

Tom Walsh Scholarship Fund *Download Application*

The Tom Walsh Scholarship Fund was established in 1996. Awards will be based on financial need and available funds. Applications are available to all students, grades 7-12, regardless of religious affiliation. Financial need is determined by the family’s Financial Aid Form.

Please contact the NDHS office for the Financial Aid Form. Information received will be held in confidence.Deadline for applications typically the first week of June. Please check with the office for the current year's deadline. Students will be informed by July, after the committee’s decisions.

 

Jane Foster Tuition Assistance *Download Application*

Jane Foster Tuition Assistance grants are awarded each year based on financial need and available funds. Applications are available to all students, grades 7-12, regardless of religious affiliation. Financial need is determined by the family's Financial Aid Form. Please contact the NDHS office for the Financial Aid Form. Information received will be held in confidence.

Deadline for applications typically the first week of June. Please check with the office for the current year's deadline. Students will be informed by July, after the committee’s decisions.

Boosters of Notre Dame Tuition Assistance Grant *Download Form*

The BOND Tuition Assistance Grant is two $250. Awards available to junior and senior high students. Applications are available to all students regardless of religious affiliation. Eligible students must have a passing conduct grade and no failing grades in subject areas. A parent must have volunteered at the school, during the current school year. Students already chosen for another ND scholarship will not be eligible. Applications are available in the school office and should be returned to the principal by the first week of June. Check with the school office for the exact deadline. Selection will be made by random drawing by July.