December 2020
Dear Families, Greetings from Saint Joseph Academy (SJA)! It’s hard to believe we are only a few weeks away from the Christmas break. While we are rapidly approaching the end of the semester and the end of 2020, we have already begun preparations for the 2021-2022 school year. We wanted to share some important information with you regarding the Tuition-Assistance process for next school year. If your family currently receives a Tuition-Assistance Award and you would like to be considered again for next year, your family must complete the Tuition-Assistance Application through the FACTS online portal. Tuition-Assistance awards are not guaranteed from year-to-year and you must complete the online application to be considered. SJA is blessed to be able to award over $300,000 in tuition-assistance each year. Close to 25% of SJA students receive some level of tuition-assistance, with the average award being approximately $2,500. The application for tuition-assistance is open now and we recommend you begin the application as soon as possible. The deadline to be considered for tuitionassistance is Friday, February 26, 2021. Applying For Tuition-Assistance 1. 2. 3. 4.
Visit www.sja.us Click on Admissions > Tuition, Fees & Assistance tab Click on red “Apply to FACTS Online” button towards the middle of the page If you have applied for tuition-assistance previously through FACTS, enter your username and password. If this is your first time applying, click on “Create a Username & Password”. If you’ve forgotten your password or having difficulties click on “Having Difficulties? Check our FAQ’s” link. 5. Once signed in, complete the steps as prompted within the FACTS application. If you have any questions about the application, please contact Lupita Montoya at the SJA Finance Office by email at lmontoya@sja.us or 956-542-3581 x307. Please review the attached FAQ’s for additional information to the Tuition-Assistance process at SJA. Blessings, SJA Administration
Tuition-Assistance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Q: Who Can Apply for Tuition-Assistance A: Any current student of Saint Joseph Academy or anyone who has submitted an application for admissions to Saint Joseph Academy.
Q: How is Tuition-Assistance awarded? A: Based on the information you supply, FACTS creates a report that assesses your family's ability to pay for Saint Joseph Academy tuition. Saint Joseph Academy uses the report as a guideline for awarding tuition assistance.
Q: Is my personal financial information shared with anyone in anyway? A: No. All information you send to FACTS or SJA is kept confidential, as is all information pertaining to your family's tuition-assistance request.
Q: Is tuition-assistance automatically renewed each year? A: No. Saint Joseph Academy requires families to reapply for tuition-assistance each year. There is no automatic renewal of tuition-assistance.
Q: What is the average award amount? Is it possible to get a tuition-assistance award that covers 100% of tuition? A: The average tuition-assistance amount is about $2,500. SJA does not issue any awards that cover 100% of tuition through the Tuition-Assistance Program.
Q: Will I get a larger tuition-assistance award if I apply early? A: No. However, it is in your best interest to apply early so that it is guaranteed your application will be reviewed. There may be no tuition-assistance funds available after the deadline has passed.
Q: Is there an academic requirement to receive tuition-assistance? A: A student must be in academic good standing to receive tuition-assistance. If a student fails multiple classes or falls out of good standing, the tuition-assistance award may not be renewed the following year.