Financial Assistance
Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program 2013-14 School Year
Application Deadline – April 1, 2013
Tuition assistance is awarded each year to families with children in our schools in grades K-8. Awards are made based on financial need.
Award Amount
Families who apply can receive up to one-half of the school's in-parish tuition rate.
Who makes the determination?
In order to ensure a fair and impartial analysis, application is made through Private School Aid Service, Inc. (PSAS), our 3rd party provider.
How is the determination made?
Information contained in the application along with the supporting materials is used to determine awards. The formula utilized has been especially designed for families with children attending Catholic school. This calculation is based on a moderate standard of living for the geographic area of the applicant, further ensuring a realistic result. This formula allows PSAS to determine the ability of a family to pay for private education. PSAS then initiates a comprehensive review and verification process ensuring the accuracy of the data.
A word about submitting an application
Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2013. All applications must be complete, containing all supporting tax documentation. In some cases, follow-up inquiries are made by PSAS. It is recommended that the application be submitted as soon as possible. Applications received after April 1st will be considered only if additional funds become available. Families who were displaced due to Hurricane Sandy are asked to check the appropriate box under section J of the application.
Questions for Spanish speaking applicants 1-866-424-6443. Ask for Extension 310.
Ways to apply
(One application per family, application fee is $25.00)
Option 1. Print and fill in an application. Send the application to the address below.
Option 2. Complete the Student Aid Form PDF directly on the computer screen by placing the cursor at the appropriate fields and type in the information. Print the completed document and save it. Send the printed copy to the address below.
English .pdf | Espanol .pdf
Mail with your tax return and any applicable supporting documentation to:
Private School Aid Service
PO Box 89434
Cleveland, OH 44101-6434
Option 3. Complete the (P)rivate (S)chool (A)id (S)ervice online application (available on February 1, 2,013) (Authorization code is: TRN1) URL = www.mypsas.org. Mail your tax documentation to PSAS (address above).
Option 4. Contact your Catholic School for an application.
Questions?
PSAS - www.psas.org and click on "Contact Us";
or contact Terry Wintering, Account Representative, (440) 892-4272;
or contact Mary Sparks, Coordinator of School Finances, (609) 403-7168 Email: mspark@dioceseoftrenton.org;
or Contact your Catholic School.