Scholarships, Financial Aid & Tuition

St. Francis DeSales High School recognizes the value of a Catholic Education and makes every effort to assist our families in meeting tuition needs.
 

Scholarships for Current Freshmen through Seniors

Applications for the scholarships listed below were submitted to the Institutional Advancement Department by February 1, 2012. Click here for current freshmen through senior scholarships. Please see scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen in the Future Students section.

FRESHMEN APPLYING FOR SOPHOMORE YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS
$500 Erin Feeney Memorial Scholarship

SOPHOMORES APPLYING FOR JUNIOR YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS
$500 Dennis Wirtz Memorial Scholarship

JUNIORS APPLYING FOR SENIOR YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS
$500 Robin Esselstein-Castle Memorial Scholarship
$500 Ted and Patricia Mosure Memorial Scholarship
$500 Harvey Rossetti Sr. Memorial Scholarship
$1000 Barbara Rodenfels-Rubin Memorial Scholarship
$2000 Milena DiMichaelangelo Memorial Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VARIOUS GRADE LEVELS
$500 Patricia Botti Memorial Latin Scholarship (2)
$250 Robert H. Fisher Memorial Scholarship
$500 Elizabeth Garrick Memorial Scholarship (2)
$2500 Gloria Raphael and Rolland Stewart Memorial Scholarship (2)
$1000 and $500 Chris Daniels Memorial Scholarship
$1000 Barbara O'Riordan Memorial Scholarship
$250 Charlie Greulich Memorial Scholarship (2)
$1000 Parent Advisory Board Scholarship (2)
$1000 Cliff Gasbarro Memorial Scholarship
$250 Paige Dawson Memorial Scholarship
$250 Marching Band Award (2)
$250 Mike Flaherty Award
$250 Mary DiPietro Scholatship
$1000 St. Cecilia Award
$1000 Leadership in Music Award
$4500 Dr. Francis Henninger Scholarship

GRADUATING SENIORS APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
$1000 Carl Hennon IV Memorial Scholarship
$9000 The Tim Woodward Scholarship (for a graduating senior attending The Ohio State University)
$1000 Nancy Billy Memorial Scholarship (for a graduating senior attending Capital University)
$400 The Jennifer Scholarship (for a graduating senior pursuing a degree in nursing)
$500 The Faith, Family and Tradition Scholarship for English
$500 The Faith, Family and Tradition Scholarship for Performing Arts
$500 The Faith, Family and Tradition Scholarship for Math & Science

Families are encouraged to investigate the financial opportunities listed below. In 2010-2011, $450,000 was given out in grants and scholarships.

Financial Aid Opportunities
Available to St. Francis DeSales Students

Diocesan Grants
Funds are available through the Legacy of Learning Fund from the Catholic Diocese for Catholic and non-Catholic students. There is an application fee. Determinations are based on financial need and circumstances. Families are notified of grant awards in June. The grants are credited to tuition accounts over a six month period, December through May. Anyone withdrawing from the school prior to December will not receive any grant monies. Those withdrawing after December will be credited grant monies on a pro-rata basis. Application for these grants must be made online at www.factstuitionaid.com and submitted electronically by March 15, 2012. Additional Diocese of Columbus Tuition Assistance information available here. For information in Spanish, please click here.

St. Francis DeSales Grant-in-Aid Program
All students planning to attend St. Francis DeSales High School for the 2012-2013 school year may also apply for tuition assistance directly from the school.  Funds are limited to families who have a demonstrated need and are only granted to those who complete the financial aid application and submit it with the required documents prior to the March 15, 2012 deadline. 

Summer Work Program
The summer work program is available to a limited number of incoming freshman and sophomore students who are capable and available to work 7:30am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday for two consecutive weeks during the summer break.  Both office, and general maintenance work is available.  A tuition credit is earned and then applied to the students tuition.  Selection is based on availibility and the families demonstrated financial need.  As above, the attached questionnaire and required documents must be submitted to the Finance Office by March 15, 2012.  

Sibling Discounts
Discounts are offered to families who have more than one child currently enrolled in the high school. 

Other Catholic Sources
Many Catholic parishes, and related organizations sponsor and offer various types of financial aid, grants, programs and scholarships to students who continue their education at one of the five Catholic High Schools in Franklin County.  Please see your local parish administrative office for what may be available in your parish.   

Tuition rates for the 2012-2013 school year are as follows:

If you are a participating member of a                               If you are "not" a participating member of a
Catholic parish in the Diocese of Columbus:                       Catholic Parish in the Diocese of Columbus:
Single child rate: $7,900.00                                               Single child rate: $8,400.00
Second child rate: $7,300.00                                             Second child rate: $7,800.00
Third child rate: $0.00                                                        Third child rate: $0.00

All students must pay the $415.00 Student Life Fee.