TUITION AND FEES 2011-2012
**2012-2013 tuition rates will be available by the end of March**
As costs continue to grow, Guerin College Preparatory High School is committed to providing a quality high school education at a cost-effective price. Today, the average cost of educating a Guerin Prep student is approximately $12,000; however, due to our continual fund-raising efforts, we are able to offer this year's tuition at only $8,800 plus $350 in general fees.
Tuition 2011-2012= $8,800 (Second Child $400 discount; Third Child $800 discount)
Registration Fee= $250
General Fees=$350
Laptop Lease=included in the tuition
Average costs for:
Uniform, minimum= $47 (Shirts each $22; Slacks each $25)
P.E. Uniform= $20
Books & Fees will vary according to course selections. Some books are available on CS or as used books.
Tuition payments can be made in three ways:
Option 1: Yearly = $8,800
($250 discount applies when paid in full; enrollment fee waivedl)
Option 2: Quarterly = 4 x $2,200
Option 3: Monthly = 10 x $800 (starting in July ending in April)
Financial Aid Timeline, Procedures and Options
All applications must be submitted to FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment by Friday, February 3, 2012.
Guerin Prep High School will use an outside service (FACTS Management) to process financial aid applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Applications are available to current freshmen, sophomores and juniors starting Jan. 12, 2012 in the Guerin Prep High School business office or apply online. Please contact FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment with any questions (866)315-9262 or email info@factstuitionaid.com.
See "Important Directions" below.
Guerin Prep will mail announcements of financial aid awards during the month of March 2012. Any financial aid awarded after this March date will depend on the circumstances of the request and the availability of funds.
For additional information, contact our Director of Financial Services at 708-453-6233 ext. 4710.
Financial Aid Applications and Scholarship Information
Important Directions: please note, when applying for financial aid, you must
1) Complete and return "Financial Aid Information Sheet," to the Guerin Prep High School business office by Feb. 3.
2) Mail the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment Form and all requested documentation (such as 1040s and W-2s -- please refer to application for details) and your check for the processing fee postmarked by Feb. 3 directly to THEIR offices at the address provided ON THE APPLICATION. Spanish applications are available in the Business Office.
3) Complete separate applications for all scholarships and return them to the Guerin Prep High School business office by Feb. 3. Any questions call 708-437-4710.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Other Sources of Assistance
EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND
The Holy Cross High School Alumni Education Endowment Fund was created to provide financial aid to needy students who were enrolled at Holy Cross High School.These funds were transferred to Guerin College Preparatory High School from Holy Cross and are added to by generous donors. The fund will provide several financial aid awards to families of financially needy male students who are enrolled and in good standing at Guerin Prep.
ST. MOTHER THEODORE GUERIN LEGACY FUND
The St. Mother Theodore Guerin Legacy Fund was created to honor and commemorate the canonization of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, for whom our school is named. It provides financial aid to needy students enrolled at Guerin Prep.
FACULTY/STAFF DISCOUNT
Full-time faculty/staff members of Guerin Prep are eligible for a 50 percent reduction in tuition for their own children who choose to attend the school. Part-time/faculty /staff are eligible for a 25 percent discount.
GUERIN TUITION INSURANCE
The tuition obligation of a current student enrolled at Guerin will be assumed by the high school at the loss by death of the designated parent(s) or the designated legal guardian(s) responsible for tuition payments. A $50 fee is charged to cover parents or guardians. Only those parents or guardians designated as responsible for paying tuition on the registration form are eligible. The benefit takes effect on the date the next tuition payment is due for the student following the death of the parent/guardian responsible for the tuition payment.
STUDENT WORK PROGRAM
The school employs a limited number of students to assist in various capacities. Registered students may apply at the business office. A waiting list is maintained after all positions have initially been filled. Funds earned through the Student Work Program are applied to the tuition of the student.
TUITION TAX CREDIT
Families can also apply for a state income tax credit of up to $500 per family through filing of an annual income tax return.
LOAN OPTION
Guerin Prep works with Your Tuition Solution to provide an opportunity to lower your monthly tuition payments with a low, fixed-rate plan. Your Tuition Solution provides a wide range of options such as.
- Financing from $2,000 to $40,000
- Fixed rates as low as 5.99% APR
- Payment terms from 24 to 84 months
- No application fees or initial payment
Please call the Business Office for more information 708-437-4710.
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