Tuition Assistance

- 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.

Two Types of Tuition Assistance Available...

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!

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.

STO Application Process

The 2023-2024 STO application is now open via FACTS and available for you to begin completing. Please complete the form and upload the required tax information.

A few reminders:

The deadline is April 15, 2023
You will need your 2022 tax return to complete the application

If you are familiar with the FACTS process please use this link to begin the application application process: https://online.factsmgt.com/aid

STO FAQ for Parents: https://www.ourfaithsto.org/faqs-for-parents

Remember, the completion of this application is required in order to be eligible to receive tuition assistance (from STO OR from local tuition assistance).

Need Help?

To assist you in completing the application, the FACTS call center is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am-7:00pm and Fridays from 7:30am -5:00pm at 1-866-315-9262. The FACTS online application also has a chat feature to assist parents available Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00 pm. You may also contact Tom Drish in the XHS Business Office for additional assistance at tom.drish@xaviersaints.org or 319-294-6635 ext. 307.

Note Regarding Local Assistance: Xavier also has local funding to provide tuition assistance over and above the STO program thus providing supplementary tuition assistance. Our local assistance program is open to all locally qualifying families, not just those eligible for the STO. To qualify for local assistance families must first submit a FACTS application.

Award Notification Letters

Award notification letters will be sent in May. A summary timeline with specific information concerning the application deadline is found below.

We strongly encourage interested parents to complete an application. Contact the FACTS call center at 1-866-315-9262 with specific questions about the application. This is a wonderful opportunity for qualifying families

2022-2023 STO Tuition Assistance Guidelines

Persons in Household - Maximum Qualifying Taxable Income Levels*
Persons in Household - 400% of Poverty Rate
2 $78,880
3 $99,440
4 $120,000
5 $140,560
6 $161,120
7 $181,680
8 $202,240

*Important Notes about Income Guidelines

STO qualifying levels listed are based upon 400% of 2023 Federal Poverty Levels. Final income-qualifying levels will be determined by the Our Faith STO Board, based on identified need and available funds.
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 the tax return.
For families/households with more than eight people, add $20,560 for each additional person.
Any available local tuition assistance beyond STO awards may not be based upon the above income levels, but will likely require completion of a FACTS application.

How much money is given in STO grants?

During the 2022-23 school year, a total of $5,089,231 was distributed to 3,129 students across the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Of the nearly 37% of students in our schools receiving a grant, the average award was $1,626. Last year, qualifying families received between $300 to 90% of their tuition, depending upon verified need. No one receives a 100% award. Non-Catholic students can receive assistance but only up to the “Catholic tuition rate” for that school. Awards vary from year to year depending upon the overall verified need of the applicant pool. The “identified need” a particular family has through the FACTS calculations can vary yearly based on several factors. Families with similar identified needs from year to year may receive significantly different awards depending on the number of applicants, the total identified need, the total tuition bill, and the available funds for that year.

Scholarship Opportunities
- Thanks to several generous financial donations, the Xavier Foundation is able to offer two separate scholarships which award tuition to Xavier High School. Students in grades 8-11 may apply. Learn more...