List of 25 frequently asked questions.

• > What is the tuition at Catholic Memorial? 

  The tuition for the 2019-20 school year is $21,800.  The Board of Directors will determine tuition for the 2020-21 school year in January 2020. 

• > Are scholarships and financial aid available? 

  Catholic Memorial offers both scholarships and financial aid to families.  In the 2019-20 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 after the scholarship is applied. 

• > How much aid is awarded per student? 

  The amount awarded per student is determined on an individual basis.  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 from the applicant pool. 

• > 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 as part of the financial aid process. 

• > 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? 

  Families need to apply for financial aid through SmartAid, a web-based application.  CM uses SmartAid to compile and verify family information. 

• > How do I apply for financial aid? 

  Families need to create an account in SmartAid and complete the application.  The deadline for submission is December 15, 2019 for new grade 9 applicants. The deadline for submission is January 1, 2020 for returning families. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2020 for new middle school applicants. 

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

  The admissions office will provide computers to help families complete the application.   

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

  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? 

  Financial awards will be granted on February 3, 2020 for new grade 9 students; March 15, 2020 for new middle school students; and March 18, 2020 for returning students. Families will be notified by letter or email.  Financial aid awards will not be included in acceptance letters.   

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

  Families can apply for financial aid at 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.