Financial Aid
Each year St. Michael’s High School grants Financial Aid in the form of Tuition Assistance. Families applying for Financial Aid must do so using the Blackbaud Financial Aid Management System. Blackbaud Financial Aid Management is software that simplifies and streamlines the financial aid application process for schools and families. Blackbaud Financial Aid Management generates comprehensive reports for recommended award amounts serving as an unbiased reviewer of the documents submitted. St. Michael’s High School is responsible for making any final decisions regarding Financial Aid awards.
All SMHS families are encouraged to apply for Financial Aid.
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154 family applications were submitted for the 2023–2024 school year. 90% of applicants received aid. 35% of the student body received aid. The average financial aid award for the 2023–2024 school year was $2,490. |
The Blackbaud Financial Aid Management System Application will open for all incoming and current St. Michael’s High School Students on January 1, 2024.
A Fee will be assessed at the time a family begins the Application.
All Applications Require the following supporting documents:
- A letter explaining why financial aid is needed.
- Most recent paystubs.
- Most recent W-2 forms for all jobs.
- Most recently filed federal tax return (1040) for both parents. If tax returns are only available for one parent, documentation supporting this must be submitted through Blackbaud Financial Aid.
- Most recently filed business tax return: 1120, 1120S, 1065 (if applicable). Supplemental income documentation: Social Security income, Welfare, Food Stamps, Child Support, 1099-M Forms, Worker’s Compensation, Unemployment, Veterans Benefits, Housing Allowance, etc.
- If a family is unable to provide any of the aforementioned items, a Special Circumstance Letter indicating which document(s) were unable to be provided and why will need to be submitted.
The Blackbaud Financial Aid Management System Application will close on April 30, 2024. Family applications must be marked with a “verified” status by this date. Any applications marked as “open” will not be considered for aid.
For questions or assistance please contact Alexa Chavez via email at [email protected]
Tuition Assistance Opportunities
- General St. Michael’s High School Tuition Assistance — based on the general Financial Aid application submitted with requested financial documentation and any extenuating circumstances. Funding for this program is provided through donations to the school, fundraising initiated by the school and contributions from the St. Michael’s Foundation.
- Brother Don Mouton Scholarship — based on the general Financial Aid application submitted with requested financial documentation and any extenuating circumstances. This scholarship program was initiated and supported by the St. Michael Board of Trustees.
- St. Michael’s High School Alumni Association Tuition Assistance — based on the general Financial Aid application submitted with requested financial documentation and any extenuating circumstances in addition to an Alumni Association application providing supplemental information on your family’s legacy attendance at SMHS.
- St. Michael’s High School Parent’s Club Tuition Assistance — based on the general Financial Aid application submitted with requested financial documentation and any extenuating circumstances in addition to an agreement to Parent’s Club terms.
For all tuition assistance listed above, the following criteria must be met and maintained:
- All students receiving any type of tuition assistance are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.2 or better.
- All students receiving any type of tuition assistance are required to be in “good standing” with the school. This includes at least a “C” conduct grade for each class as well as not being placed on probation. Any suspensions or other behavior related disciplinary actions will be handled on a case-by-case basis and may impact any or all tuition assistance amounts.
- All students must have an active admissions application for the upcoming school year (New students) or must have completed the Enrollment Contract for the upcoming school year. (Returning students)
Any tuition assistance awarded from the above does not prevent the student from receiving additional assistance from other sources nor does it prevent the student(s) from receiving any eligible discounts (i.e. sibling discounts, employee discounts, etc.)
Tuition Assistance is awarded on a yearly basis. Award amounts are not guaranteed for the duration of a student’s time at St. Michael’s. To be eligible for a tuition assistance award a Financial Aid application must be submitted for each upcoming school year.