How to Apply for the Beacon of Hope Award  

Who is eligible?
New and current students in grades 1-12 at any of the Diocesan Catholic Schools are eligible to apply for the Beacon of Hope award. 

If my child is awarded, will I have to reapply every year?
No.  If awarded, the scholarship is for three years and will follow the student to another Catholic School if he/she transfers or moves up to a Diocesan Catholic middle or high school.  It is important that you notify the Catholic School Office that your child is moving on to another Catholic School should that be the case.

What is the application process?
To qualify for Beacon of Hope, families must demonstrate financial need and a commitment to Catholic Education.  There are two parts to the application.  The family need is determined by the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment.  In order for a student to be eligible for the Beacon of Hope Scholarship the family must fill out the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment at www.factstuitionaid.com or by paper application (available at school) by April 15, 2010.  The second part of the application is the one-page Beacon of Hope application.  Here families have the chance to describe extenuating circumstances.  This portion of the application is also due to the school no later than April 15, 2010. 

Click here to download the Beacon of Hope application for the 2010-2011 school year.