Financial Aid

TUITION:

Tuition for the 2009-2010 school year is $7,850.  Tuition can be paid in full prior to the start of the school year or on a monthly basis.  Families will be asked in April to notify the school if they will be paying the tuition in full or using the payment plan option.  The monthly payment plan application process occurs during April.  Monthly payments begin in July and end in May.  Families that apply for admission after the beginning of April are handled on an individual basis.

At registration in January, a $200 non-refundable deposit is required.  The registration deposit, while non-refundable, is applied towards tuition. 

The monthly payment plan application process occurs in April every year.  Tuition payments begin in August and end in May.  Families applying after April are processed on an individual basis.  Please call Linda Janick, Executive Assistant at (414) 481-8370 x 101 for more details.

The first down payment on the tuition balance is due by June 30th.  This down payment is 10% of the tuition balance after deposits, scholarships, and grants are deducted.

Fees that are not included in the cost of tuition include sports fees, technology (laptop) fee, e-book licensing fee and the fee for setting up the tuition payment plan.  Detailed information regarding fees is made available to our families during the registration process.

FINANCIAL AID, GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS:

Saint Thomas More High School understands that families make sacrifices to provide their children with a Catholic education.  Financial aid is available for families that can demonstrate financial need. While families must demonstrate need, aid is awarded based on a student’s academic performance, conduct, attendance and participation in extra-curricular activities.  Students are ranked according to this criteria and the percentage of aid that will be awarded will be determined by each student's rank.
Families must re-apply for grants each school year.

STM offers the opportunity for students to apply for a variety of internal and external scholarships.  To be eligible for a scholarship packet, students must be accepted for admission and be registered for classes. The scholarships vary in amounts ranging from $500 - $1,000.  Some scholarships are specific to incoming freshmen and are not renewable. 

To apply for Financial Aid, incoming and current families must fill out an application with FACTS, STM’s outside financial aid evaluation service.  Families can apply online at www.factstuitionaid.com.  You can also fill out a paper application and mail it to FACTS.  Contact Eric Blaufuss TM 04, Recruitment Assistant, to request a packet.

There are several documents available regarding Financial Aid and Scholarships.  You can download them by clicking the links below. 

Financial Aid Cliff Notes
Financial Aid Cover Letter
Financial Aid Process
Grants and Scholarships
Important Dates
STM Grant Application
Grant Checklist
STM Grant Eligibility
Legacy Scholarship
Financial Aid Night Power Point Presentation

Fine Arts Scholarship

Click on the link below to download the Fine Arts Scholarship Application.  This scholarship is for musicians, artists, singers, and actors.  Auditions will be March 24th. 

Application

Jennifer Ramus Scholarship

Click on the link to download the Jennifer Ramus Scholarship.  Ramus was a student of Saint Thomas More who was tragically killed by a drunk driver in 1998.  This scholarship is for students who want to join the group Students Against Destructive Decisions. 

Application

Student Council Scholarship

Click on the link below to download the Student Council Scholarship Application.  This scholarship is for leaders in the classroom with an interest in student government.

Application

External Scholarships

The St. Vincent de Paul and Fr. Gene scholarships can be downloaded from this website.  Please read their instructions carefully.  Pay special attention to the deadlines and descriptions of who should apply for the scholarships.

Click on the links to download the applications

St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul Checklist
Fr. Gene

Summer Work Program

STM offers a summer work program to students who are 14 years old by June 1.  Students work during the day from June 1 through August 14.  Download the attachment to find out more details and to get the application.

Summer Work Program Information
Summer Work Program Application 

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I begin to apply for scholarships?
The scholarship application process begins each year in January.  Families are eligible to receive a scholarship packet after the child is registered in freshman classes and the $200 deposit is paid.

Where do I get a Scholarship packet?
Scholarship packets will be available beginning in mid-January in the Admissions Office.

How will I know if I’m eligible for a specific scholarship?
Scholarship applications list the requirements right on the application.  In addition, annual income, family size, and special circumstances are also taken into consideration.

Is there any one scholarship that will cover the entire cost of tuition?
No.  Each scholarship is for one set amount, usually in the range of $500 - $3,000.

Can families apply for and earn more than one scholarship?
Yes, it is possible to get more than one scholarship or grant.  For best results, families should explore scholarship opportunities offered by organizations, clubs, or companies outside of STM.

Do families have to re-apply for scholarships every year?
Yes, families must re-apply every January.

Once I get a scholarship, will I be assured of getting it every year and getting the same amount?
No.  We cannot guarantee that you will get the same scholarship every year.  We also cannot guarantee that the scholarship will be for the same amount. 

Is there a process by which scholarships are awarded?
Yes.  Each organization or club that offers a scholarship has a process or committee that sets the criteria for their scholarship and how it is awarded.

Can a scholarship be lost during a school year?
Yes.  A student can lose their scholarship if they do not meet academic requirements, have poor attendance, or receive disciplinary sanctions.

What happens if I miss an application deadline?
Unfortunately, if you miss a deadline, your application will not be considered.