xavier high school Tuition Program

F R E Q U E N T LY A S K E D Q U E S T I O N SIs there a discount for families with multiple students at Xavier?There is no up-front discount given by Xavier for families with more than one student. The tuition assistance process takes into consideration families who have more than one student at Xavier. Therefore, families with more than one student at Xavier who need assistance should apply.

Does Xavier have a work program?Xavier High School does not sponsor any work-related programs for the payment of tuition due to lack of resources needed to administer a work program. A successful work program requires staff members who can supervise the students and/or parents who want to work to reduce their tuition.

Does Xavier offer athletic, academic, or fine arts scholarships?No. By state statutes, Iowa high schools cannot offer these types of programs.

Can I deduct tuition as a charitable donation?Tuition does not qualify as a charitable donation because your student receives a service in return for the tuition. Contributions given to either Xavier High School or the Xavier Foundation other than tuition are eligible for deduction as a charitable donation.

What if my family experiences financial difficulties during the year?If at any time your family experiences financial difficulties, please contact the Controller, Shea McDermott Francis at (319) 294-6635 x307. All conversations will be kept strictly confidential. We will do whatever we can to assist you.

A S S I S TA N C E T I M E L I N EJanuary

January 18

February 1

March 15

May 10

May 30

2009 tax returns should be completed as soon as possible.

PSAS application forms available at Xavier High School.

PSAS application available online at http://www.psas.orgCompleted applications must be post-marked or filed electronically.

Tuition contracts and award notification letters sent to all families who applied.

Families receiving assistance send confirmation they are accepting / declin-ing the assistance back to the school.

PAY M E N T O P T I O N S • Full payment by July 30, 2% discount

• Semester payments: 10th of the month in August and

January

• Quarterly payments: the 10th of the month in August,

November, January, March.

• 10 monthly payments on the 10th of the month beginning

in August and ending in May.

F U R T H E R A S S I S TA N C EShea McDermott Francis: (319) 294-6635 x307

Private School Aid Service: (866) 424-6443

M-F 11:00 - a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. - Noon

Xavier High School6300 42nd Street NECedar Rapids, IA319.294-6635www.xaviersaints.org

S U P P O RT I N G PA R I S H E S• ALL SAINTS• IMMACULATE CONCEPTION• JOHN XXIII• ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON• ST. JOSEPH• ST. JUDE• ST. LUDMILA• ST. MATTHEW• ST. PIUS X• ST. WENCESLAUS• ST. PATRICK - CEDAR RAPIDS• ST. PATRICK - FAIRFAX

Tuition AssistanceX AV I E R I S C O M M I T T E D TO M A K I N G S U R E C AT H O L I C E D U C AT I O N I S AVA I L A B L E TO A L L S T U D E N T S W H O D E S I R E I T.

Falling within these guidelines does not guarantee assistance* 2009 Levels

Parish students: $4,190 Non-Parish students: $7,250

T U I T I O N L E V E L S F O R T H E 2 0 0 9 - 2 0 1 0 A C A D E M I C Y E A R

Parish subsidies provide tuition support!2 0 0 9 - 2 0 1 0 A C A D E M I C Y E A RCost to educate one studentParish SubsidiesFoundation SupportSupport from OperationsTuition Charged per Student

PA R I S H N O N - PA R I S H$8,050 $8,050(1,600) --(2,260) -- (800)$4,190 $7,250

Tuition covers all academic fees associated with Xavier. Students may incur additional fees for co-curricular activities and elective materials. The cost to educate a student is determined each year as the budget is set. Parish subsidies provide tuition support for students belonging to any of Xavier’s 12 supporting parishes.

• PSAS applications are available at Xavier High School• Online at www.psas.org Xavier’s school code is 1407 and the authorization code for filing online is arch1.

T W O WAY S TO F I L E

O T H E R O P T I O N S TO R E D U C E T U I T I O NAll profits from magazine sales will be credited to your family’s tuition account. Another option is SCRIP sales. Tuition assistance is available from SCRIP sales generated in many of the parishes and Metro Catholic Elementary schools. See your respective parish or school for details.

T U I T I O N A S S I S TA N C E G U I D E L I N E SFamily Size STO Qualifying Xavier Estimated

2 $43,710 $72,850 3 $54,930 $91,550 4 $66,150 $110,250 5 $77,370 $128,950 6 $88,590 $147,650 7 $99,810 $166,350

E X A M P L E SIf you qualify for STO assistance, you will always qualify for Xavier assistance. If your family includes you, your spouse and 3 children and your qualifying income is $70,000, you would qualify for both STO and Xavier assistance. If you do not qualify for STO assistance, you may still qualify for Xavier assistance. If your family includes you, your spouse, and 3 children and your qualifying income is $100,000 you would not qualify for STO assistance but you may still qualify for Xavier assistance.

L E V E L S O F A S S I S TA N C E Assistance awards range from $100 to full tuition. All awards are grants and do not need to be repaid at any time. The exact amount of assistance awarded will depend on the funds available and the demonstrated need of all applicants.

Maximum Income* Maximum Income*

• Archdiocese of Dubuque program, Our Faith, Our Children, Our Future STO• Xavier High School Tuition Assistance Program.

T W O T Y P E S O F T U I T I O N A S S I S TA N C E

Both tuition assistance programs utilize Private School Aid Services (PSAS) to assist in determining the level of assistance to be awarded. Your personal information will be held in strictest confidence at all times. If you have a child at more than one Archdiocesan School or if you wish to apply for both types of assistance, you will only need to complete one application form.