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TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

A Christian Brothers education is an investment in your child’s future, a choice that requires careful financial planning and sacrifice for many families.  We are committed to making a Christian Brothers education affordable and accessible.  To the extent that our funds permit, tuition assistance is available to all admitted students who qualify.  In the 2021-22 school year, 39% of our families received tuition assistance. Applying for tuition assistance has no bearing on a student’s admissions status.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How are awards determined?

Christian Brothers contracts with FACTS, a third-party company that specializes in evaluating a family’s ability to pay tuition based on a variety of factors including family size, income, net worth, number of children for whom the family pays tuition and other data.

The Christian Brothers Tuition Assistance Committee reviews all FACTS applications for tuition assistance and determines the amount of assistance to be provided each family based on the amount of tuition assistance funds available, the number of families who apply and each family’s need.

How much can we earn and still receive tuition assistance (is there a cutoff amount)?

There is no pre-determined level of earnings that will automatically disqualify a family from receiving tuition assistance.  Applicants with the same income level may have other factors that are considered, such as the number of students, assets owned and other personal circumstances.  The amount of tuition assistance provided is based on a careful evaluation of all of the financial information furnished.  Awards are determined on a case-by-case basis.

How do I apply for tuition assistance?

Families begin the process by completing an online FACTS application.  Applications will be available online starting October 6, 2024.  All information is kept strictly confidential. Application forms are available on our website.  A non-refundable processing fee of $36 is required to complete your online application.

If I do not have all of the necessary information to complete the application online, will I have to start over?
No. As you complete the online application, there will be a “Save and Continue” button at the end of each section. If you are unable to complete the entire application in one sitting, you can select the “Finish Later” button and continue your application at a later time.

When do I need to apply by?
For new and incoming freshmen students, complete your application online by January 6, 2025. For returning students, complete your application online by February 28, 2025.

When will I be notified whether or not I will receive tuition assistance?
Incoming freshmen families will receive notification in late February, prior to the deadline to register. Returning student families will receive notification in late April.

Whom do I contact if I have more questions?
Please contact studenttuition@cbhs-sacramento.org with any questions regarding tuition assistance. If you have specific questions about completing the form, please contact FACTS directly at 866-441-4637 (CB’s school code is 29243).

TUITION ASSISTANCE TIMELINE
October 6, 2024: Tuition assistance applications available online
January 6, 2025: Deadline for submitting the application to FACTS for incoming freshmen students. February 28, 2025: Deadline for submitting the application to FACTS for returning students.
Late February 2025: Notification of Tuition Assistance Awards to incoming freshmen
Late April 2025: Notification of Tuition Assistance Awards to returning students