List of 25 frequently asked questions.

• > What is the tuition at Catholic Memorial? 

  The tuition for the 2021-22 school year is $24,150. The Board of Directors determines the next school years' tuition in January 2022.
  

• > Are scholarships and financial aid available? 

  Catholic Memorial offers both scholarships and financial aid to families. In the 2020-21 school year, 68 percent of the families received some type of financial assistance. 

• > What are the types of scholarships and financial aid available? 

  • Merit scholarships 
  • Endowed scholarships 
  • Financial aid 

• > Can a student receive both a scholarship and a financial aid award? 

  In a few cases, a student can receive a merit scholarship and financial aid if there is a financial need.

• > How much aid is awarded per student? 

  The amount awarded per student depends on meeting the criteria for the scholarships and financial need. There is not a set amount awarded to students.

• > Do I need to apply for a merit scholarship? 

  Families do not need to apply for a merit scholarship. The CM admissions committee selects students.

• > Is the high school merit scholarship awarded for all four years? 

  The merit scholarship is renewable for all four years contingent on the student’s grades satisfying the academic requirements. 

• > Is the middle school merit scholarship awarded for the two years? 

  The merit scholarship is renewable in 8th grade contingent on the student’s grades satisfying the academic requirements. 

• > How is merit scholarship carried over from middle school to high school? 

  Middle school scholarships are valid for grades 7 and 8 only.  Several high school scholarships are awarded to high achieving students as they enter grade 9. 

• > What are the criteria for receiving a merit scholarship? 

  The CM admissions committee selects students for scholarships based on: 

  • Prior academic performance and future academic promise 
  • Excellent character evaluations 
  • Results of the entrance exam 
  • Potential of the student to contribute to the Catholic Memorial community 
  • Demonstrates interest in joining the Catholic Memorial community 

• > When and how will I be notified that my son will receive a merit scholarship? 

  Applicants will be notified in their acceptance letters.  

• > What is an endowed scholarship? 

  The endowed scholarships are funded through the generous donations of the CM community, including alumni, parents, faculty, and friends.  Applicants must meet the scholarship’s criteria and demonstrate a financial need.  

• > Do I need to apply for an endowed scholarship? 

  Families do not need to apply for an endowed scholarship. The CM admissions committee selects students.

• > Is the high school endowed scholarship for all four years? 

  The endowed scholarship is renewable for all four years, contingent on the student’s grades satisfying the academic requirements. 

• > What are the criteria for receiving an endowed scholarship? 

  The endowed scholarships are awarded based on donor’s specific requirements and financial need. 

• > When and how will I be notified that my son will receive endowed scholarship? 

  Applicants will be notified in financial aid award letters or email. 

• > Do I need to apply for financial aid? 

  Applying for financial aid is optional at CM. If you would like to apply for financial aid, CM uses Blackbaud Financial Aid Management, formerly SmartAid, a web-based application.  CM uses Blackbaud Financial Aid Management, formerly SmartAid, to compile and verify family information. 

• > How do I apply for financial aid? 

  Families need to create an account in Blackbaud Financial Aid, formerly SmartAid, and complete the application. The deadline for submission for new students is January 7, 2022. The deadline for submission for returning students is February 11, 2022.

• > What if I do not have access to a computer? 

  Please contact the Financial Aid office for assistance with the process. The Financial Aid office will provide computers to help families complete the application if needed.   

• > Is the financial aid award granted for all four or six years? 

  To qualify, families must apply for financial aid each year. Each application is reviewed annually, and awards are based on a family’s current financial circumstances. 

• > How is financial aid carried over from middle school to high school? 

  Families must apply for financial aid each year.  Each application is reviewed annually, and awards are based on a family’s current financial circumstances.   

• > What is the criteria for receiving financial aid? 

  The CM financial aid committee awards financial aid based on: 

  • Financial need
  • Academic promise and good character 
  • Potential of the student to contribute to the CM community 

• > When and how will I be notified that my son will receive financial aid? 

  For new students, families will be notified in their acceptance packet. Returning families will be notified in the spring. Families will be notified by a letter in the mail.

• > Can a current family apply for financial aid if they have not applied before? 

  Families can apply for financial aid at any point in their son’s enrollment at CM.  The application must be submitted by the determined deadline. 

• > Who can I contact if I have questions? 

  Please contact the financial aid office with any questions at financialaid@catholicmemorial.org.