Financial Aid

At Saint Columbkille Partnership School, we believe that every family plays a vital role in supporting our school community. We expect families to contribute to the cost of education in accordance with their financial circumstances.

To assist families in need, we offer financial aid in the form of grants that do not require repayment. These grants are made possible through the generous support of Saint Columbkille Partnership School funds and the Catholic Schools Foundation. Families must apply each year, and provided they demonstrate financial need, grants may be renewed.

To ensure a fair and objective assessment of what a family can reasonably afford, we utilize the FACTS Grant & Aid system—an independent third-party evaluator. This system serves as the foundation for our financial aid decisions, taking into account a family’s income, expenses, and any additional information provided in support of their application. We also consider the school’s policies and available resources to equitably distribute aid among both returning and new students.

Our goal is to make a Saint Columbkille education accessible to all families who seek it, and we are committed to working with you to find a solution that supports your child’s education.

To apply for financial aid, please visit https://online.factsmgt.com/aid and create an account or log in. The FACTS Grant & Aid application process can take up to one hour and there is a $45 application fee. You will be asked questions about your income and expenses for the year. The parents of each applicant must reapply annually for financial aid. For more information on the process, see below and read the Payment & Financial Aid Policy.

To apply for financial aid, please visit https://online.factsmgt.com/aid and log in or create an account. The FACTS Grant & Aid application process can take up to one hour and there is a $45 application fee. You will be asked questions about your income and expenses for the year. The parents of each applicant must reapply annually for financial aid. For more information on the process, see below and read the Payment & Financial Aid Policy.

All current students who received financial aid for school year 2024-2025 must submit the FACTS Grant and Aid application as soon as possible after they receive their 2024 W2s or at the latest by March 15.

In order for an application to be verified by FACTS Management the 2024 federal tax return, 2024 W2s and proof of non-taxable income are required. FACTS Grant & Aid requires at least 2 weeks to verify the information provided in the tax return. Once the application is verified, the financial aid notification and updates to the FACTS Financial Account will be sent within 1 month. Allocations will occur on a monthly basis after May 15 until funds are completely allocated. Grant notifications will be posted on the FACTS Grant & Aid and FACTS Family Portal. Emails will be sent by FACTS Management informing the responsible party of the change to the payment plan.

Application Fee
There is an estimated one-time non-refundable application fee of $45 per household. This may change based on your selected school(s). The same application can be applied to multiple institutions provided they use the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment services. We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover).

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You will see the progress of the application on the left (desktop) or top (mobile) of your screen. The form is automatically saved as you progress through by clicking the “Previous”, “Save & Continue”, or “Save & Exit” buttons.

• Copy of U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, supporting schedules, and business returns.
  • • • 2024 IRS Federal Form 1040, Schedule 1, Schedule 2, Schedule 3
• Copies of W-2 Wage and Tax Statements.
• Copies of supporting documentation for household Nontaxable Income.
  
  

Families facing an unexpected financial crisis during the school year should contact the Business Office at [email protected] as soon as possible to discuss a temporary solution. If a financial aid application has not yet been submitted, families will be required to complete one.

Financial aid may be revoked under the following circumstances:

• Withdrawal from the school
• Inactivity in the FACTS Financial system
• Accounts not being current, including outstanding tuition, after-school fees, or other charges

Additionally, the school reserves the right to audit financial aid applications by requesting a tax transcript for the prior year from the IRS. More information about obtaining a tax transcript can be found here.