An investment in faith-based education means an investment in your child’s future. The Grand Rapids Catholic Secondary Schools (GRCSS) are committed to providing the highest quality Catholic education to the families who desire this for their children. The Business Office works diligently to help you provide this opportunity to your children.
Tuition
The tuition rate for the 2011-12 school year is as follows:
|
1 Student |
2 Students |
3 Students |
| Rate without Parish Support |
$7,855 |
$15,610 |
$17,145 |
|
Rate with Parish Support* |
$6,970 |
$13,840 |
$14,490 |
*(Please contact your parish office to find out if your family qualifies for Parish Support toward your high school tuition. Each parish may have different guidelines for qualification.)
There is a non-refundable Registration Fee of $150 for all families with students in 9-12th grades. If you register by May 1, 2011, you will receive a $50 tuition credit.**
**Additional detailed information regarding the GRCSS tuition payment policy is located on the tuition contract.
Tuition Grant and Scholarship Opportunities
Tuition grants are available to families in need. In fact, one in four of our families receives a tuition grant. In awarding tuition grants, need is determined by an evaluation of applicant's tax returns, information provided on the Private School Aid Service (PSAS) application form and on the Letter of Special Circumstances. Private School Aid Service processes applications and notifies GRCSS with the results.
In addition, we offer many scholarship opportunities to students in Catholic Secondary schools. See the complete Scholarship and Grant Award Process here.
Bishop’s Fund for Catholic Education
The Bishop’s Fund for Catholic Education, an endowed fund within the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan, provides tuition assistance for students attending a Diocesan Catholic school. Parents are asked to fill out the Private School Aide Service (PSAS) form, which is used to determine who qualifies for tuition assistance through the Bishop’s Fund. Deadline is March 1, 2011.
Parnter School Scrip
Scrip credits from partner schools may be applied to your high school tuition. Families must notify their Scrip coordinators of their GRCSS tuition account number and request that credits be applied to their high school tuition.
Your high school tuition account may be opened before your child attends high school if you wish to get a jump-start on building credits toward your high school tuition. Please contact the GRCSS Business Office at (616) 233-5981 to set up an account.
Chemical Bank budgeting workshop
Chemical Bank and Catholic Secondary Schools have teamed up to develop a "Budgeting Workshop for Catholic Education" which is available to all parents with students in preschool to high school. This workshop assists parents and guardians with creating a budget and a financial plan to achieve their goal of providing a Catholic education for their children. For more information, please contact Chemical Bank at (616) 784-3400.
If you have additional questions about tuition, contact the Catholic Central Advancement Office at (616) 233-5816 or West Catholic Advancement Office at (616) 233-5918.