TUITION ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
General Information
To determine financial need and eligibility for tuition assistance and scholarships, families must complete the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment Application (paper or online version at www.factstuitionaid.com). The application must be postmarked by the deadline of March 1st of the present year to be considered for aid for the next academic year. A new application for must be completed every year.
Scholarship and Grants
Catholic High School Tuition Assistance (Diocese of Joliet Grants)
Diocesan grants are available to students who attend a Catholic Diocese of Joliet parish and can demonstrated financial need. These grants are in the amount of $1,000 per student. Payment is made directly to the high school. Families must apply by completing the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment Application (see general information). Students may reapply each year by completing a new application form.
High School Placement Test Scholarships
Merit scholarships for the top ten scorers on the placement test at ICHS. Award amount will be applied to freshman year tuition after student is accepted and registered.
Math Contest Awards
Math Contest Awards are given to the top ten eighth grade scorers at the ICHS Math Contest and will be applied to freshman year tuition after the student is accepted and registered.
Sibling Discount
A Sibling Discount is available to families when siblings are enrolled at ICHS during the same academic year. The first student pays full tuition and each additional student sibling receives at 20% discount.
Catholic School Teacher Grant
The Catholic School Teacher Grant is available to any student whose parent or guardian is an administrator or teacher at a Catholic school (K-12) in the Diocese of Joliet or the Archdiocese of Chicago. The parent or guardian must be a full-time employee of the school. Please contact the Main Office for an application form.
Dr. Michael Hogan Science Scholarship
The Dr. Michael Hogan Science Scholarship will be awarded to a current ICHS student (Junior) wishing to pursue studies in the sciences. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded each year to one student who exemplifies Michael's spirit and enthusiasm for science, and meets the following criteria in order of importance: Current member of ICHS Junior class, enrolled or will be enrolled in a third or fourth year of science, service-oriented, financial need. Availability of applications will be announced at school during March.
Wisbrock Service Award Scholarship
The Wisbrock Service Award Scholarship is sponsored by the Wisbrock Family in memory of Phyllis Krisch Wisbrock, an outstanding volunteer and supporter of ICHS. The applicant must be a Sophomore girl with outstanding service to her parish, her school and her community. Availability of applications will be announced at school in January.
Carol Rogers Scholarship
The Carol Rogers Scholarship is sponsored by the Tom Rogers Family in memory of Carol Rogers, an outstanding volunteer and parent at ICHS. Students apply in mid-April of their junior year of high school. This is a full-tuition scholarship for senior year at ICHS. The recipient is chosen by the Rogers family.
ICHS Alumni Association Scholarships
ICHS Alumni Association offers a limited number of need based scholarships. Every registered student (including registered incoming freshmen) may apply and must meet the eligibility requirements: Student's family must complete the FACTS application for financial assistance and the student must have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Availability of applications will be announced.
Kazma Family Foundation Scholarship
The Kazma Family Foundation Scholarship is a four-year renewable scholarship for students entering a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Joliet. Thirty-five freshmen students will be selected based on financial need. The FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment form and the Kazma Scholarship application must be completed. Both are available through the ICHS Main Office. More information on the scholarship can be found at http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/edfoundation/tuitionassistance.asp.
Bishop Blanchette Scholarship
The Bishop Blanchette Scholarship is sponsored by the CCW in the Diocese of Joliet. Each parish CCW provides its members with application forms. All applications from each parish are reviewed by the parish CCW and one application per parish is chosen to submit to the Diocese for consideration. (Grades 9-11)
Link Unlimited Scholarship Program
Link Unlimited Scholarship Program for African American students. Visit their website at http://www.linkunlimited.org for eligibility requirements and application instructions. Students should apply during their eighth grade year. Application process ends in late December.
K-12 Family Education Loans
K-12 Family Education Loans through SLM Financial Corporation, a Sallie Mae Company, are available. Loan applications are available at the high school or you may apply on the web at http://www.slmfinancial.com. The school code for ICHS is 605844.
Additional Sources for Scholarships
Some students receive scholarships or grants from their parish/grade school parents club, CCW, Knights of Columbus and other fraternal organizations. Be sure to check with your grade school and parish for scholarship opportunities.
Tuition Reduction Programs
The Manna Program is offered to help reduce the cost of tuition for families at ICHS. A registration form must be completed each school year before placing your first order for certificated from participating stores. The rebate dollars earned by your family will be credited to your tuition account in August, November, February, and May.
If you have any questions regarding any of these scholarships or grants, please contact the ICHS Main Office at 630.530.3460.
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