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Tuition & Financial Aid
In keeping with our mission, families who do not have the means of paying our full tuition rates may apply for tuition assistance/financial aid. In fact, more than 40% of our students/families receive assistance in the form of need-based tuition adjustments.
How to apply for financial aid?Families may apply for Tuition Assistance/Financial Aid online by completing a FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment (FGAA) by the IRS tax filing deadline each year. The FGAA analysis determines the recommended parental contribution for education.
How are tuition & fees determined?The Superintendent and the Associate Superintendent of the Diocese of Salt Lake City schools, in cooperation with the Diocesan School Board, school administration, and school board members determine the tuition and fees each year. All proposals are reviewed and approved by the Bishop of Salt Lake City. Annual increases are to be expected.
How to apply for financial aid?
Families may apply for Tuition Assistance/Financial Aid online by completing a FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment (FGAA) by the IRS tax filing deadline each year. The FGAA analysis determines the recommended parental contribution for education.
How are tuition & fees determined?
The Superintendent and the Associate Superintendent of the Diocese of Salt Lake City schools, in cooperation with the Diocesan School Board, school administration, and school board members determine the tuition and fees each year. All proposals are reviewed and approved by the Bishop of Salt Lake City. Annual increases are to be expected.
Scholarships
Utah Fits All
The Utah Fits All Scholarship Program, launching for the first time in the 2024-2025 school year, offers tax-free scholarship funds to eligible students for use toward tuition. A student who is a resident of Utah, including a child of a military service member, eligible to participate in K-12 (at least 5 years old and no more than 18 years old on or before September 1 of the year in which you are applying), does not receive the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship; is not enrolled in an LEA or in the Statewide Online Education Program (SOEP) upon receiving the scholarship are eligible. More information may be found on the UFA website.
Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship
The 2024 Utah State Legislature passed a bill merging the Special Needs Opportunity Scholarship program with the Carson Smith Scholarship program. Children First Education Fund (CFEF) will administer the new combined program. Scholarships are available for children in preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1-12, and may be used for private school tuition, books, supplies, and education-related therapies or treatments. Scholarships are generally awarded for a term of three years and may be renewed in 3-year increments, so long as the student continues to demonstrate eligibility. More information may be found at the CFEF website.
ACE Scholarships
ACE Scholarships are partial tuition scholarships, intended to provide added assistance lower-income families may need to enroll their child in a private school. Standard ACE award amounts are $3,000 for K-8 and $4,000 for high school, and no greater than 50% of private school tuition, yet may vary depending upon unique circumstances. Families are responsible for working out a payment plan with the school for the remainder of the tuition. More information may be found on the ACE website.
Silver Jubilee Scholarship
We are thrilled to announce a new scholarship opportunity for the class of 2029, inspired by the Skaggs Catholic Center's 25th Anniversary!
The Juan Diego Silver Jubilee Scholarship offers four incoming freshmen an opportunity to receive a $25,000 scholarship, awarded as $6,250 per year over four consecutive years. This exciting new scholarship is designed for students who are active Christians, motivated learners, and responsible citizens who embody the mission of JDCHS by serving others through their unique gifts and talents.
To learn more about the scholarship details, timeline, and how to apply, please review and share the digital flyer.