Dear Current and Prospective Blessed Sacrament Families,
You have an important financial decision to make for your family. You must decide how to finance your tuition at Blessed Sacrament School. In this letter, I want to summarize some of the returns you can expect from your investment at Blessed Sacrament School. Most importantly, I want to explain how you can afford this investment for your child.
What kind of returns will my child receive from an education at BSS?
• Values-based teaching grounded in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Superior education positions your child for a lifetime of opportunity.
• Caring and supportive learning environment enhances your child's self-esteem.
• Safe, secure, and peaceful atmosphere of respect is re-enforced through compassionate discipline.
• Open, collaborative communication focuses on what's best for your child.
You understand these values, but you may need a plan to finance your child's ability to experience them at Blessed Sacrament School. Let me review the tuition at Blessed Sacrament School as well as the financial possibilities available to you.
Tuition rates for 2010-2011 are listed below:
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In-Boundary Parishioner Out-of-Boundary Parishioner Non-Parishioner
1 Child $3,655 $4,005 $4,450
2 Children $5,445 $5,925 $6,570
3 or More $6,400 $6,920 $9,420
Tuition Payment Options:
Option 1: You can pay in full by May 31. There is a $75 discount if tuition is paid in full before May 31.
Option 2: You can pay biannually with the first half due by May 31 and the second half due by December 1.
Option 3: You can be billed monthly or have automatic withdrawal through Tuition Management Systems. This option allows payments over a 10-month period, July to April.
Option 4: Grants are available through Mr. Rick Schwab in the Parish Office, 331-4302 to parishioners who have a financial need.
Here are answers to frequently asked financial questions.
Who qualifies for financial assistance and how much assistance through the Parish can I expect?
Blessed Sacrament Parish has funds set aside each year to assist registered parishioners.
Financial assistance is based upon the family's income, number of dependents and any extenuating circumstances; therefore, no specific dollar amount automatically qualifies your family. Financial assistance awards vary depending on each family's financial situation and the number of families applying each year.
What is Tuition Management Systems?
For nearly five years, Tuition Management has partnered with BSS as well as colleges, universities and private schools to help make education more affordable for students and families. Some Tuition Management benefits are:
• Interest-Free Monthly Payment Options
• Education Payment Counseling
• Flexible Payment Scheduling
• Family Info Line
• 24-hour Automated Account Access
• Online Access
To contact Tuition Management Systems http://www.afford.com/
When does the Tuition Management program payment begin?
Upon completion of the Tuition Management form, parents choose a method of payment (automatic deduction or coupon).
Blessed Sacrament School is on a 10-month cycle with payments beginning in July and ending in April.
The payment schedule is due on the 30th day of each month.
What if my financial situation changes during the school year?
In some cases a family's financial situation changes during the school year. In these cases, the family is encouraged to speak with the Parish Business Manager.
The staff and I want to be a support of you in this process of financing our school's tuition. We want to make sure that you have investigated and understand every option available to you. If you have any questions, please contact me at 859-331-3062.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Maureen Hannon, Principal
P.S. It costs more to educate your child than the tuition we charge. In addition to the generous support of Blessed Sacrament Parish, we rely, as most schools do, on fundraising. At Blessed Sacrament School, parents coordinate and implement our fundraising efforts. Our children are not asked to sell items. I encourage you to get invovled as a volunteer or a participant through our Development Committee, Merchadise Certificate Program and Parent Auxiliary.
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