Financial Aid is based on the family’s ability to pay in relation to the selected school’s tuition. All schools require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This should be completed as soon after January 1 of your student’s senior year as possible. Most schools have a priority deadline of February 15. The sooner this is completed, the better are your chances for available grant money. Your financial aid package will be composed of money provided from three possible sources:

1. Federal and institutional Grants - do not need to be paid back
2. Loans – state and/or federal taken out by student and/or parents
3. Work-study - jobs, usually at the school

Some schools require a second application known as the CSS Profile. It is most important that you make a list of the exact requirements for each school being considered and to read their information very carefully.

Please see Financial Aid web sites on the Helpful Links page, and click here for more information about the Financial Aid process for St. Vincent High School applications.