TUITION ASSISTANCE
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY FUND ~ Deadline to Apply is April 26th, 2019
Parents/Guardians,
Please read below a letter regarding the Immaculate Heart of Mary Fund for tuition assistance from Paul Ward, Director of Christian Formation and Schools. Please play close attention to instructions and deadlines for submission of applications . There is no paper application form, all applications must be submitted electronically. For any assistance, please refer to the phone numbers in Mr. Ward's letter.
Thank you for choosing Catholic education!
Ironton Catholic Schools
740-532-0485
Ironton, Ohio 45638
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Please allow me to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing a Catholic education for your child/children. Your investment in the future and faith of your family is commendable! Catholic schools have an outstanding track record of success. This success can be attributed to a number of factors, those factors include the following:
Please read below a letter regarding the Immaculate Heart of Mary Fund for tuition assistance from Paul Ward, Director of Christian Formation and Schools. Please play close attention to instructions and deadlines for submission of applications . There is no paper application form, all applications must be submitted electronically. For any assistance, please refer to the phone numbers in Mr. Ward's letter.
Thank you for choosing Catholic education!
Ironton Catholic Schools
740-532-0485
Ironton, Ohio 45638
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Please allow me to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing a Catholic education for your child/children. Your investment in the future and faith of your family is commendable! Catholic schools have an outstanding track record of success. This success can be attributed to a number of factors, those factors include the following:
- A Rigorous Curriculum. Catholic schools establish very clear academic goals. We set high expectations for our students, and believe that every child has the potential to meet those expectations. Nationwide, 99% of students who attend Catholic high school graduate. Of those, 86% attend 4-year colleges.
- Catholic formation in faith and service. Catholic schools seek to develop the Christ-like person. Catholic school students are taught to recognize the presence of Christ within themselves and in each other. This reverence permeates all aspects of school life. Studies have shown that students who attend a Catholic elementary or high school are more likely to attend weekly Mass and become active participants as members of a parish community. Catholic school graduates are also more civically engaged and more committed to service as adults. (USCCB Catholic School Fact Sheet)
- Commitment to Parents. Catholic schools recognize that parents are the primary educators of their children. The school serves the parents and works with them for the good of the children.
As in years past, the Diocese of Steubenville will utilize FACTS Management Company’s Grant & Aid application system for families wishing to apply to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Fund. There is no fee for your application, if you apply on or before the application deadline of April 26th. Parents no longer have the option of completing a paper application form. All applications must now be submitted electronically through FACTS Management’s online application web-portal at www.online.factsmgt.com/aid.
Please be sure to complete all required fields in the application itself and submit all of the requested documentation. In the application, be sure to identify the correct school your child/children will be attending. It is extremely important that you also observe the April 26th application deadline, as missing this deadline will affect eligibility. Finally, once you have completed the application, FACTS may ask you to provide additional documentation to verify the information you have provided (FACTS usually requests this through the e-mail address indicated on the application). All required verification information must be received by FACTS no later than May 17th. Verification documents may be uploaded electronically (you will need to log into your application and then scan the requested documents), or you may choose to FAX them to FACTS as instructed. Applications that still have missing data or are missing requested verification information after May17th will be considered ineligible for an Immaculate Heart Fund award.
If you need any assistance in completing the form or if you have any questions, be sure to contact the FACTS Applicant Service Center at 866-441-4637. If you have any questions for me, I am available at 740-282-3631.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Deacon Paul D. Ward, Director
Office of Christian Formation and Schools
George and Mary Kremer Foundation provides scholarship funding for needy children in elementary Catholic schools, grades one through eight, throughout the United States. Interested individuals, who meet the qualifications of the foundation, may obtain information and an application for scholarship funding from the school office.
OTHER TUITION ASSISTANCE Depending on the availability of funds, a tuition assistance program may be available to eligible families. A copy of the guidelines and application form may be obtained from the administrator's office at St. Joseph High School.
