Tuition Assistance
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Affordable Catholic Education
Xavier High School, the Xavier Foundation and the Archdiocese of Dubuque are committed to making sure Catholic education is available to students who desire it. Xavier cannot and will not become a school available to only those who can afford the full tuition. The Our Faith, Our Children, Our Future School Tuition Organization (STO) sponsored by the Archdiocese of Dubuque combined with Xavier’s local assistance program offer expanded opportunities to help qualifying families afford the Catholic School of their choice. This STO Program is available to both Catholic and non-Catholic families.
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Two Types of Tuition Assistance Available...
School Tuition Organization (STO)
Xavier High School, the Xavier Foundation and the Archdiocese of Dubuque are committed to making sure Catholic education is available to students who desire it. Xavier cannot and will not become a school available to only those who can afford the full tuition. The Our Faith, Our Children, Our Future School Tuition Organization (STO) sponsored by the Archdiocese of Dubuque combined with Xavier’s local assistance program offer expanded opportunities to help qualifying families afford the Catholic School of their choice. This STO Program is available to both Catholic and non-Catholic families.
Xavier High School Local Assistance
Xavier also has its own tuition assistance program. It is open to members of our supporting parishes, not just those who qualify for the Our Faith, Our Children, Our Future STO. Over $150,000 will be available to assist families who make Xavier High School their choice for Catholic education. The Xavier program is in addition to the Archdiocese STO funds, and you can qualify for one or both. We strongly encourage every family to complete an application!
Tuition Application Timeline- Jan. 1 - FACTS Online Application Opens at https://online.factsmgt.com/SignIn.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f3ZHFM.
- April 15 - Round #1 Deadline for FACTS Applications
- All required tax information must be submitted online, faxed, or postmarked by this date.
- May 24 - Award notification letters sent to all families who applied.
- June 5 - Any family applying for local assistance (not STO) must have their appeal form submitted to Xavier.
- June 7 - Families receiving assistance send confirmation they are accepting/declining the assistance back to the school.
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STO Tuition Assistance Guidelines
*Notes:STO Qualifying Family Size 2018 Maximum Qualifying Income* 2 $67,640 3 $85,320 4 $103,000 5 $120,680 6 $138,360 7 $156,040 8 $173,720 - STO qualifying levels are based upon 400% of 2019 Federal Poverty Levels.
- Families are eligible for STO assistance if they are Iowa residents AND their taxable income is at or below the above listed income levels. Falling within these guidelines does not necessarily guarantee tuition assistance awards.
- Family size includes parents/guardians plus total number of dependents claimed on tax return.
- For families/households with more than eight persons, add $17,680 for each additional person.
- Any available local tuition assistance may not be based upon the above income levels but may require completion of an STO application.
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Scholarship Opportunities
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St. Francis Xavier Scholarship
Thanks to a generous financial donation, the Xavier Foundation is able to offer the St. Francis Xavier Scholarship. This scholarship awards FULL tuition to Xavier High School for up to four years to qualifying students. Students in grades 8-11 may apply. Learn more...
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