Dear Parents of our Monroe and Shelton Catholic Schools,

I want to thank the families that joined Bishop Caggiano and I this past Friday night at

St. Joseph High School for the unveiling of “OurNewSchool2017.” I am confident that with

your prayers and support, this vision to establish one PreK-Grade 8 flagship Catholic

school will ensure the long-term viability and vitality of Catholic education in the Monroe-

Shelton area for years to come. I look forward to working together as faithful stewards of

our mission while meeting the changing needs of our world!

I know some families were unable to make the meeting Friday night; please visit the brand

NEW website, www.OurNewSchool2017.org, to access information provided at the

meeting. You will find detailed information on the vision of OurNewSchool2017,

opportunities to join parent committees, information on tuition rates and current family

priority registration, and a list of Frequently Asked Questions. A recording of the Bishop’s

presentation will be on the site and updated information will be continuously posted as it

becomes available.

We are at an important moment in shaping a vibrant future for our students. To share the

exciting plan, members of the Office of the Superintendent will be visiting schools next

week. Thank you again for your patience, trust and prayers. I encourage you to become

part of our transitional process as we work together to build and strengthen our school

community.

Sincerely,

Dr. Steven F. Cheeseman

Superintendent of Schools

2017-2018 Monroe-Shelton Catholic School

2017-2018 Registration Process Current families of St. Joseph School-Shelton, St. Jude School-Monroe and St. Lawrence School-Shelton must:

1. Complete a 2017-2018 Monroe-Shelton Registration Form (also available at your school office) OR submit an online registration form found at www.ournewschool2017.org.

2. Return your paper registration form or printed confirmation of online registration along with a check or money order for the $150 registration fee per student to your current school office. Please make check or money order payable to Monroe-Shelton Catholic School. The registration fee will be applied to your 2017-2018 tuition.

2017-2018 Tuition Assistance Application Process If you wish to apply for tuition assistance for the 2017-2018 school year and you have already registered for the school, you must:

1. Complete a Bishop’s Scholarship Fund Application (also available at your current school office.) The application process begins 2/1/17. The deadline to submit an application is 4/1/2017.

2. Return your completed application to your school office so that the principal can sign verifying the student is registered for 2017-2018.

3. Mail your completed application to: Foundations in Education Bishop’s Scholarship Fund 238 Jewett Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06606

4. Complete a 2017-2018 FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment available at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/4L168 (please select Monroe-Shelton School.) Note there is a $30 non-refundable fee required to complete the assessment and 2016 tax returns and W-2’s are requested.

2017-2018 Monroe-Shelton Catholic School Tuition Rates

2017-2018 Tuition Rate

Pre-School (3 and 4 year old)

3 full days per week $3,400

5 full days per week $6,000

Kindergarten-Grade 8

1 child $6,000

2 children $10,700

3 children $14,200

4 children $17,000

Registration Fee: $150 per student (applied to your 2017-2018 tuition).

Please make check or money order payable to Monroe-Shelton Catholic

School.

2017-2018 Monroe-Shelton Catholic School Current Student Registration Form

Thank you for choosing Catholic Education - an investment that will last a lifetime!

SCHOOL ATTENDED IN 2016-2017

St. Joseph School, Shelton St. Jude School, Monroe St. Lawrence School, Shelton

STUDENT/FAMILY INFORMATION _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (FIRST NAME) (LAST NAME) (ADDRESS) (GRADE ENTERING) (MALE/FEMALE) (DATE OF BIRTH) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (FIRST NAME) (LAST NAME) (ADDRESS) (GRADE ENTERING) (MALE/FEMALE) (DATE OF BIRTH) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (FIRST NAME) (LAST NAME) (ADDRESS) (GRADE ENTERING) (MALE/FEMALE) (DATE OF BIRTH) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (FIRST NAME) (LAST NAME) (ADDRESS) (GRADE ENTERING) (MALE/FEMALE) (DATE OF BIRTH)

Father/Guardian: Mother/Guardian:

Name: _______________________________________________ Name: _______________________________________________ (TITLE) (FIRST) (LAST) (TITLE) (FIRST) (LAST)

Address: _____________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ (STREET) (CITY) (ZIP) (STREET) (CITY) (ZIP)

Phone: ______________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________________ (HOME) (MOBILE) (HOME) (MOBILE)

Email: _______________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________

Relationship to Student: _________________________________ Relationship to Student: _________________________________

Employer: _______________________Phone:________________ Employer: ______________________Phone:________________

Occupation: ___________________________________________ Occupation: ___________________________________________

Marital Status: _________________________________________ Marital Status: _________________________________________

If divorced/separated, is there joint custody? Yes No If No, are visitation rights permitted to non-custodial parent? Yes No

Student lives with: (select all that apply) Mother Father Grandparent Guardian Other __________________________

MEDIA RELEASE I grant permission to use my child’s image and/or name in print, electronic, or digital format for school publication, publicity, and website. (select one) Yes No

EMERGENCY CONTACTS (Non-Parent or Non-Guardian)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ (NAME) (DAYTIME PHONE) (RELATIONSHIP) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ (NAME) (DAYTIME PHONE) (RELATIONSHIP) OTHER Bus Transportation Requested (Shelton residents only): Yes No

Please include the following to complete registration: $150 registration fee per student (applied to your 2017-2018 tuition). Make check/money order payable to Monroe-Shelton Catholic School. Please return the form and registration fee to your school office.

SIGNATURES I hereby certify that all of the above information is accurate and that my child and I agree to abide by the policies and procedures of the school handbook including the tuition policy.

Parent/Guardian _______________________Date________ Parent/Guardian____________________________Date________ Our Catholic schools admit students without regard to race, creed or color.

SCHOOL OFFICE only

Registration Fee Received:

Check #_______________ Date__________________

Initials_______________

Foundations in Education 238 Jewett Avenue ● Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606 ● 203.416.1405

2017-2018 Bishop’s Scholarship Fund

The mission of the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund (BSF) is to help families

afford a Catholic Education. In this past year, the BSF awarded over

$2,000,000 in aid to families at the Diocesan elementary schools in

Fairfield County. Please carefully read through all of the sections below to

learn how to apply.

Who can apply for a scholarship?

All families who have a child or children registered, or are considering registering, in a Diocesan

sponsored Catholic Elementary school in Fairfield County (Grades Pre K -8) and are in financial

need of tuition assistance. Even if you have applied for and/or received an award in the past from

any of our programs, you must fill out and submit (1) new BSF application for the 2017-2018

school year and (1) FACTS Grant & Aid application.

What is the deadline?

Only completed FACTS Grant & Aid applications submitted with all required supporting

documents will be considered. The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday,

April 1, 2017. Completed applications received after this date will still be considered but will

not be given priority for the 2017-2018 year.

How to apply?

Complete the FACTS Grant & Aid application at www.FACTSmgt.com.aid and submit the

required supporting documentation. We highly recommend that you scan and upload the

documents rather than mail or fax them, which can significantly delay their processing. Please

note there is a non-refundable $30.00 application processing fee payable by credit card. Only one

application per family is required.

How are scholarships awarded?

Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students based on:

o Program eligibility

o Financial Need

o Timing of when application is received and completed

o Registration fee paid to the school

Acknowledgement letters will be sent to families beginning April 15, 2017. An

application will not be considered for an award until it is fully completed and ALL

supporting documentation is received.

You will be given a deadline to accept the award and return the acknowledgement letter;

credit to your tuition account will be made once your registration and enrollment process

is complete.

Please note that although every effort is made to grant a scholarship to all those eligible for our

programs, there is limited funding available on a yearly basis. If you are denied an award, please

reach out to school administration about additional options that may be available to you.

2017-2018 Bishop’s Scholarship Fund

Tuition Assistance Application

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents will I need?

2015 or 2016 1040 Tax Return

First and Second page of the Federal 1040 tax forms from the applicant and co-applicant,

if applicable. The second page of the 1040(s) must be signed.

Include any relevant schedules filed with your 1040.

If you cannot locate your tax return, contact the Internal Revenue Service at 1-800-908-

9946 and request a transcript.

If you do not file taxes contact the Internal Revenue Service at 1-800-908-9946 and

request verification on non-filing.

2016 W-2 Forms

Mailed out in January by your employer

If not received by January 31, contact your employer

I am having trouble uploading my forms.

It is best to find a way to scan your documents. Faxing or mailing the forms to FACTS will

significantly slow down the processing of your application and you miss the deadline for

completion. Please contact your school for assistance.

FACTS is asking for a Schedule from my tax return, but I do not think I filed this form.

FACTS is asking for a Schedule (often C, K, etc) because one of the fields you completed on

your tax return indicates that you filed that particular schedule. It must be submitted for your

application to be considered complete.

For any questions or clarification of the FACT application process,

contact FACTS directly at (866) 441-4637.

BISHOP’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND

2017-2018 Application Form

The application process begins 2/1/2017. Deadline to submit an application is 4/1/2017. Please submit as soon as possible. This application does not guarantee a scholarship.

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION Father/Guardian: Mother/Guardian:

Name: _______________________________________________ Name: _______________________________________________ (TITLE) (FIRST) (LAST) (TITLE) (FIRST) (LAST)

Address: _____________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ (STREET) (CITY) (ZIP) (STREET) (CITY) (ZIP)

Phone: ______________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________________ (HOME) (MOBILE) (HOME) (MOBILE)

Email: _______________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________

Relationship to Student: _________________________________ Relationship to Student: _________________________________

Employer: ____________________________________________ Employer: ____________________________________________

Occupation: ___________________________________________ Occupation: ___________________________________________

Employment Status: Full Time Part-Time Not Employed Employment Status: Full Time Part-Time Not Employed

Marital Status: _________________________________________ Marital Status: _________________________________________

Student lives with: (select all that apply) Mother Father Grandparent Guardian Other ___________________________

Student’s Religion: Catholic Non-Catholic Place of Worship: ______________________________________________________________________________________

(NAME) (CITY)

STUDENT INFORMATION Please provide the following information ONLY for the children for whom you are applying:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(FIRST NAME) (LAST NAME) (GENDER M / F) (GRADE ENTERING) (DATE OF BIRTH) (RETURNING STUDENT / NEW)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(FIRST NAME) (LAST NAME) (GENDER M / F) (GRADE ENTERING) (DATE OF BIRTH) (RETURNING STUDENT / NEW)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(FIRST NAME) (LAST NAME) (GENDER M / F) (GRADE ENTERING) (DATE OF BIRTH) (RETURNING STUDENT / NEW)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(FIRST NAME) (LAST NAME) (GENDER M / F) (GRADE ENTERING) (DATE OF BIRTH) (RETURNING STUDENT / NEW)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(FIRST NAME) (LAST NAME) (GENDER M / F) (GRADE ENTERING) (DATE OF BIRTH) (RETURNING STUDENT / NEW)

SIGNATURES

I hereby certify that all of the above information is true and accurate and that I am the legal parent or guardian of the student(s). I understand that in order for me to complete the application process, I must submit a FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment available at www.FACTSmgt.com. Finally, I agree to release the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund from any and all liability in its efforts to provide this scholarship.

Parent/Guardian_____________________________Date________ Parent/Guardian____________________________Date________

Please mail completed application form, including school proof of registration below to: Foundations in Education – Bishop Scholarship Fund

238 Jewett Avenue * Bridgeport, CT 06606 * www.bishopscholarship.org * (203) 416-1642 School Name ______________________________ Proof of Registration ______________________________ Registration Fee Paid ___________________

(Principal Signature) (Amount and Date)

About the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund A fund for tuition assistance, the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund will award over $2 million annually to students and families enrolling in a diocesan sponsored Catholic school. Awards are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is to a family’s advantage to apply early. Eligibility: Students currently enrolled as well as new students applying to a Catholic elementary school for September 2017 who have demonstrated financial need are eligible to apply for tuition assistance from the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund. Scholarships will be awarded to elementary school students spring of 2017 for the following school year beginning September 2017. Application Checklist:

1. Submit your completed Registration Form for Admission for the 2017-2018 school year to your local diocesan sponsored Catholic elementary school.

2. Complete a Bishop’s Scholarship Fund Application available at your local school office. Return your completed Bishop Scholarship Application to your school for proof of registration for the 2017.2018 school year. Mail your completed application to:

Foundations in Education Bishop Scholarship Fund 238 Jewett Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06606

3. Complete a FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment available at www.FACTSmgt.com. Note there is a $30 non-

refundable fee required to complete the FACTS assessment. You will need your completed 2016 Income Tax Return to fill the FACTS assessment.

The Bishop’s Scholarship Fund Advisory Board will receive a confidential report from FACTS outlining your financial situation based on the information you submit in your application and supporting documents. Applications for the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund from currently registered student families must be received no later than April 1, 2017. Applications for the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund from new students enrolling will be accepted through August of 2017, or until the Fund is depleted. Submitting an application does not guarantee a scholarship, and every effort will be made to accommodate student need.