Financial Aid
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Need-Based Financial aid is available for students in grades k-12.
It is our hope to make an education at Saint Michael School accessible to anyone who desires it for their student. Thanks to the generosity of local parishes, private donors, and fundraising efforts from our families each year, we have some financial aid available in the form of a tuition discount to families who need it.
Unlike schools with a large, established endowment to draw, our financial aid awards are granted through our annual fundraising efforts. Therefore, we ask you to not only prayerfully consider your family’s real ability to sacrifice for your child's education, but also to discover your own resources, perhaps from your parish or diocese, the Knights of Columbus, state school choice tuition programs, or through contributions from family members.
Applications will be processed online via the FACTS Grant & Aid website. Please note there is a fee charged by FACTS to submit the application. You will be asked to submit documents and answer a series of questions which FACTS will use to evaluate your need and give a recommendation to Saint Michael School. The office will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding financial aid/enrollment paperwork and will walk you through the process.
We do not offer financial aid for our preschool program; however, Vermont residents may be eligible for tuition/care assistance through Vermont State Subsidy.
More information can be accessed through their website:
https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits
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To Apply to FACTS Online:
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Log on to:
https://online.factsmgt.com/
signin/3JB80
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Required Documentation:
Be sure to send FACTS all required documentation:
1040 Income Tax Form , your W-2 statement(s) , and any applicable business documents.Please note: If you choose the “I do not file” field, you will be required to submit documentation of income.
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Application Fee:
PLEASE NOTE: There is an annual FACTS application fee to file for financial aid. Your application is not complete until all documentation is submitted and the fee is paid.
Please note: FACTS can take up to four weeks to process your completed application.
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What's Next:
Verified FACTS application will be processed by the SMS administrative office upon receipt. Our internal process involves consulting with local parishes and dioceses. This process can take some time. Please be patient. Following review, award information will be sent to families via email.
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sources of funding for families to explore, before applying for aid
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Financial programs available to NH residents:
New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) Program
If you are a NH resident and interested in scholarship or tuition assistance, we encourage you to sign up to learn more about New Hampshire’s new Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) here: https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/apply/nh-education-freedom-accounts/
New Hampshire’s EDUCATION TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Education Tax Credit (ETC) scholarships allow New Hampshire students who are struggling in their current public school to attend a private school, online school, or homeschool that is a better fit for them and their learning needs. ETC scholarships can also be used to attend out-of-district public schools.
https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/apply/nh-education-tax-credit-scholarships/
Yes, Every Student
Yes, Every Student (YES!) is a scholarship program administered by the NH Department of Education (DOE). It is designed to help families and students whose education was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more visit here https://yeseducation.nh.gov/
** Please understand that these links are posted as a courtesy to families, and Saint Michael School is in no way affiliated with these programs. It is the responsibility of each family to followup on all steps of the application process on their own. Saint Michael School is more than happy to provide any information or documentation required to support your application.
If you discover that the links above no longer work, or you become aware of a program that might benefit our families, please let us know so we can update our page here.
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Financial programs available to NH residents:Building Bright Futures Subsidy for qualifying preschoolers:
For complete details, please visit: https://winstonprouty.org/ccfap/
The Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development determines eligibility for this program.
To apply:- Visit our office
- Call our office: (802) 257-7852
- Print and fill out the application and mail it to The Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development, 209 Austine Drive, Brattleboro, VT 05301.
Vermont Tuitioning Towns Program:
In Vermont, students who reside in specific towns are eligible to participate in a school choice tuitioning program if their town does not offer a school for their age/grade level. This is an evolving discussion here in the state of Vermont so all families are encouraged to begin the discussion with your town school board to determine eligibility for tuition to assist your child here at Saint Michael School. To see if your town qualifies, please consult this list:
https://education.vermont.gov/documents/data-town-district-tuitioning-list
** Please understand that these links are posted as a courtesy to families, and Saint Michael School is in no way affiliated with these programs. It is the responsibility of each family to followup on all steps of the application process on their own. Saint Michael School is more than happy to provide any information or documentation required to support your application.
If you discover that the links above no longer work, or you become aware of a program that might benefit our families, please let us know so we can update our page here.
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas
"Formed in 1903 the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. We are a national organization, with 63,000 dues-paying members in 1,150 courts (local chapters) in 45 states across the country and in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Guam and the Virgin Islands.
We provide local spirituality, sharing and activity under the support of a vibrant national organization. Members donate to charities, administer scholarship programs and strive “to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness.” They embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all."
There are several scholarship opportunites for young women for both high school and college. To get information about the current year's scholaship programs, or to print out a copy of the application, please visit here: https://catholicdaughters.org/links-to-member-formshttps://catholicdaughters.org/links-to-member-forms
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Below is a list of College Financial ReSources
Search for college scholarship opportunities through Niche.com
VSAC offers free support to students and their families in college and career planning. We can help them with finding educational programs, completing applications and applying for financial aid.
802 Credit Union awards annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are continuing their education. Grants are made on the basis of academic excellence, extracurricular activities, community service, financial need, and completeness of the application. Applicants must be a member of the Credit Union at the time of application in order to be considered for our scholarships.
- https://studentscholarships.org/
An impressive online database of scholarship opportunities.
** Please understand that these links are posted as a courtesy to families, and Saint Michael School is in no way affiliated with these programs. It is the responsibility of each family to followup on all steps of the application process on their own. Saint Michael School is more than happy to provide any information or documentation required to support your application.
If you discover that the links above no longer work, or you become aware of a program that might benefit our families, please let us know so we can update our page here.
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