Tuition/Financial Aid

In January, financial aid applications are available at the school or through the diocese. An independent company through, is used for the financial review. The funding, however, comes from diocesan donors, not from PSAS. Students in grades K-12 are eligible to apply and be considered. You must be registered and have a current application in to be considered!  It is highly recommended that you complete the form by March 15th. St. Mary is an EdChoice Expansion Scholarship provider. This is another income-based tool that can be used to make Catholic education available. 

For 2022-2023 there are two (2) payment options:

1. Full Payment – A discount of $100.00 per child is given if the entire tuition amount for K-8 is received on or before July 15, 2022.  The payment must be postmarked or received at the school or parish office on or before July 15, 2022 to be eligible for the discount.
2. Payments through FACTS Management –A variety of payment options are available -including auto-payments and credit cards.

• FACTS Management is used for both the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland assistance and parish assistance.  The application is available online by clicking the link below.  Round 1 deadline is March 15, 2022 and Round 2 deadline is June 1, 2022.
• Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Assistance – Diocesan Tuition Assistance is available.  For consideration in Round 1, the FACTS Management application must be submitted by March 15, 2022.  Limited assistance remains available for the Round 2 deadline of June 1, 2022. 
• Parish Assistance – St. Mary Parish provides assistance based on need as determined by FACTS Management and the amount of funds available.  The application must be received by FACTS Management before March 15, 2022 to be eligible for parish assistance.  Only registered students will be considered. 
• EdChoice Expansion Scholarship - St. Mary Chardon is proud to be an EdChoice Expansion Scholarship provider.  The EdChoice Expansion program is an income-based scholarship program through the state of Ohio.  The scholarship provides students in Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade the opportunity to attend a private school for little or no cost whose families meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines.  Families who qualify for low-income status (250% or below of the Federal Poverty Guidelines) are eligible for this scholarship.
   

• March 4, 2022 - Registration Deadline
• March 15, 2022 – FACTS Management Application Deadline for Diocesan Assistance Round 1 and Parish Assistance
• June 1, 2022 – FACTS Management Application Deadline for Diocesan Assistance Round 2
• July 15, 2022 – Full Payment Discount Deadline for K-8
• June 30, 2023 - EdChoice Expansion application period ends for K-8.