PARENT INFORMATION SHEET

2012-2013 School Year

ANNUAL TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT

What is the Tuition Assistance Program

As a result of the Stewards for Tomorrow Campaign and the establishment of the Archdiocesan Endowment, the Archdiocese of Detroit extends tuition assistance grants to Catholic families with children in grades 1-12 attending Catholic Schools. The award for this year is $800.00 (Elementary) and $500.00 (High School).

Must financial need be demonstrated?

Yes. A Student Aid Form must be completed by each family applying, and mailed directly to Private School Aid Service (PSAS) in Lakewood, Ohio. Awards are based solely on financial need. Receiving an award in previous years does not guarantee an award for the current year.

How do I apply?

The Student Aid Form can be obtained from your school, and constitutes your application when it is completed and sent to PSAS. There is a $20.00 fee to apply.

The application can also be obtained through the Archdiocesan website:

· Go to: www.aodonline.org

· Click: Catholic Schools

· Click: Tuition Assistance

· Click: Download Application. Applications are available in English and Spanish.

The pastor will not be required to sign the application, but instead will be sent a list of all applicants who applied for his parish. If the pastor does not verify that you are an active parishioner, your application will not be processed. It is important that your parish be notified of any name differences (i.e.: The student’s name is different from the parent). The family must also send $20 to PSAS to cover the cost of the evaluation and processing. Please send a check or money order. It is important that you keep a copy of all checks/money orders and a copy of your application after completed. The applications are carefully evaluated by PSAS in order to determine need. A letter will be mailed to each household informing them of the status of their award(s).

Do some schools have independent contracts with PSAS?

Yes, some schools have independent contracts with PSAS. Independent school contracts may have different guidelines, deadlines, and required fees to qualify. Check with your school for details.

WHAT IS THE TIME-TABLE FOR 2012 - 2013?

February….…....PSAS application forms available at the school. 

April 09...............DEADLINE for grant applications to PSAS

June 11…...........Letters should be mailed to applicants, schools and parishes announcing the grant awards or denials.

September …… Schools will receive a Tuition Assistance Grant report to complete and return to the Office of Catholic Schools for processing of checks once all information is validated.