2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

DIOCESAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS SYSTEM TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND 

The Diocese of Worcester believes that a Catholic education should be available, accessible and affordable to any family who wants to provide their children with a quality education in a strong, Catholic environment. Please review the following information.

Diocesan Tuition Assistance

Diocesan Tuition Assistance is available to those who qualify through FACTS Grant and Aid
Assessment.  Parents of registered children at a participating school within the Diocese of Worcester may apply for Diocesan Tuition Assistance which comes from contributions to the yearly Forward in Faith Endowment and Partners in Charity.  Parents are usually notified of any awards by May.  Families must apply through their FACTS dashboard from their school's website. 

• The Diocese will begin accepting financial aid applications on Monday, February 3, 2020.  

• The application fee is $35.00. The following supporting documents (if applicable) are required to complete the application process:  copy of 2018 W2 Wage and Tax Statement and copy of 2018 IRS  Federal Form 1040. 

• International and pre-kindergarten students are not eligible to apply.  

The  website to apply for tuition assistance is https://online.factsmgt.com/aid.
Please click here for the Policies and Procedures for the Diocesan Catholic Schools Tuition Assistance Fund

The deadline to submit a financial aid application through FACTS Grant & AId Assessment is on or before Friday, March 27, 2020.

St. Stephen School has established the following financial assistance programs to help with affording a Catholic education. 

Referral Program
Pre-Payment Discount
Family Siblings Discount (for 3rd and subsequent children attending in the current school year)
Parishioner Tuition Credit
Volunteer Service Hours Credit