Financial assistance is based on a family’s financial need as determined by Private School Aid Service (PSAS) and reviewed by a confidential financial assistance committee at Saint Joseph Academy. PSAS is an independent, third party that oversees all aspects of the financial assistance application and verification process. All financial assistance monies are awarded by Saint Joseph Academy. Deliberations of the financial assistance committee are confidential, and all decisions are final and binding.

Regrettably, Saint Joseph Academy is not able to meet the financial needs of all families who apply. All decisions are made on a year-to-year basis. There can be no assurance that a family receiving financial assistance in one year will be offered financial assistance at the same level in any subsequent year.

SCHOLARSHIPS                                                                                                                             Saint Joseph Academy does not award academic scholarships. The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools bans the awarding of athletic scholarships.

 
APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE

Prospective Students:

• Students who register for the first entrance exam on January 23, 2010 should mail their financial assistance application to PSAS no later than January, 30, 2010. (see "Additional Documentation Required" below)
• Students who register for the second entrance exam on March 20, 2010 should mail their financial assistance application to PSAS by no later than March 27, 2010. (see "Additional Documentation Required" below)
• Students who pass the entrance exam are encouraged to register for the 2010-2011 school year immediately following notification from the SJA Admissions Office.

Returning Students:

• Students who are returning for the 2010-2011 school year should mail their financial assistance applications to PSAS no later than March 27, 2010. (see "Additional Documentation Required" below)

PLEASE NOTE: All students are required to be registered for the 2010-2011 school year in order to be considered for financial assistance.

 

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

In addition to the PSAS application, the following information must be submitted to the Saint Joseph Academy Registrar's Office in person or by mail no later than March 27, 2010:

• A copy of 2009 Federal Tax Return (individuals and self-employed)
• Individuals employed outside of the United States must provide a notarized business letter stating annual income (converted to U.S. dollars)
• Proof of address (mortgage/rent statement or property tax statement)
• A completed and signed Affidavit or Withdrawal form.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NOTIFICATION

Notification of award and denial letters will be mailed throughout the months of March and April of 2010. The processing time for completed applications is approximately four to six weeks. It is important for applications to be thoroughly completed and submitted with the required documentation by the posted deadline to avoid delays in processing. Financial assistance applications received (postmarked) after March 27, 2010 will be returned unprocessed to the applicant.

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The PSAS form is available below in English and Spanish in PDF format. The application can be completed, saved, and printed. Only one application per family is required. The completed application and a $21 processing fee must be mailed to:

Private School Aide Service
P.O. Box 770728
Lakewood, OH 44107

 

The final deadline for mailing financial assistance applications and required documentation is March 27, 2010. The applications will be removed from the SJA website after this date.

For additional information regarding financial assistance, please contact Lupita Montoya at mmontoya@sja.us or at (956) 542-3581 extension 309.