Admissions
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION General Information SCA is a not-for-profit corporation sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Mid-Atlantic Community. All operating expenses of the school are met through the collection of tuition, fees and fundraisers. School Scholarships A grade 10, 11 or 12 student may receive a scholarship if she ranks among the top three students in her class at the conclusion of the academic year. This distinction is based on cumulative rank. Families of students on scholarship are required to make a tax-deductible donation to the scholarship fund of $300. St. Catharine Academy seeks to support families that are in need of demonstrated financial assistance with tuition. In order to qualify for financial assistance, each family must submit an application and supporting documentation by the due date. Applications are available April 15th of each year and due by May 1st. The application can be downloaded from SCA's website or picked up in the office. Applicants will be notified by mail of all decisions. Generally, decisions are made by mid-May. In most instances the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program guidelines are used to assess financial need.A grade 9 student may receive a scholarship based on the score earned on the TACHS results for those students who put St. Catharine Academy listed as first choice. This is a one year scholarship. Please see the above scholarships for grads 10, 11 and 12. Tuition Assistance Please refer to the Parent Handbook for further details concerning tuition assistance. Delinquent Tuition Policy Students who are in arrears may not be allowed to attend, participate in or pay for selected school functions, trips or events whether academic, athletic and/or social. In addition, students may not be allowed to receive report cards, transcripts and/or diplomas. In extreme situations, students may not be allowed to attend class until their account has been satisfactorily settled. Exceptions to this policy or any special arrangements are to be made with the school's finance director and with the approval of the president and/or principal. Withdrawal/Dismissal Policy Tuition paid will be refunded as follows:
Additional Daughter Policy If you have a second daughter, she will receive a reduction equal to the older sister's monthly payment. The monthly payments will reflect this reduction. TUITION & FEES It is understood that upon registration of a student at St. Catharine Academy, parents or guardians agree to meet all financial obligations on or before the due date of payments. 2009-2010 TUITION: $6,050.00 2009-2010 FEES: Tuition is paid to the TUITION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. These payments start in July and end in April. At the time of enrollment, the families are given the option to make their payments EITHER by check/money order OR by direct automatic bank withdrawal. The families may also choose the 1st or the 15th of each month for their payments.Application Fee (Gr 9 and transfers): $100.00 General Fee (Gr 10 and 11): $615.00 Grade 12 General Fee/Senior Fee: $865.00 Please note the fees are combined with the tuition payments according to schedules which can be found in the Parent Handbook. Families are automatically enrolled in TUITION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS for the next school year. The General Fee includes:
Grade 12 Fee (includes but is not limited to:)
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