ADMISSIONS > TUITION AND TUITION ASSISTANCE
An investment in faith-based education means an investment in your child’s future. The Grand Rapids Catholic Secondary Schools (GRCSS) are committed to providing the highest quality Catholic education to the families who desire this for their children. The Business Office works diligently to help you provide this opportunity to your children.
Tuition
The tuition rate for the 2011-12 school year is as follows:
|
1 Student |
2 Students |
3 Students |
| Rate without Parish Support |
$8,170 |
$16,240 |
$17,775 |
|
Rate with Parish Support* |
$7,285 |
$14,470 |
$15,120 |
* Contact your parish office to find out if your family qualifies for Parish Support toward your high school tuition. Each parish may have different guidelines for qualification. To receive support, Parish Support Form and return to your parish by March 1. They will forward it to GRCSS upon approval.
Enrollment Forms plus the $100 per family Enrollment Fee
are due no later than March 1, 2012.**
**Fee increases to $400 for those who enroll after March 1
Tuition Grant and Scholarship Opportunities
Tuition grants are available to families in need. In fact, one in four of our families receives a tuition grant. In awarding tuition grants, need is determined by an evaluation of applicant's tax returns, information provided on the Private School Aid Service (PSAS) Form and on the Letter of Special Circumstances. Private School Aid Service processes applications and notifies GRCSS with the results.
In addition, we offer many scholarship opportunities to students in Catholic Secondary schools. See the complete Scholarship and Grant Award Process here.
Bishop’s Fund for Catholic Education
The Bishop’s Fund for Catholic Education, an endowed fund within the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan, provides tuition assistance for students attending a Diocesan Catholic school. Parents are asked to fill out the Private School Aid Service (PSAS) Form, which is used to determine who qualifies for tuition assistance through the Bishop’s Fund. Deadline is March 1, 2012.
Partner School Scrip
Scrip credits from partner schools may be applied to your high school tuition. Families must notify their Scrip coordinators of their GRCSS tuition account number and request that credits be applied to their high school tuition.
If you have additional questions about tuition, contact the Catholic Central Admissions Office at (616) 233-5802 or West Catholic Admissions Office at (616) 233-5920.
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