St. Junipero Serra Catholic School is committed to making an exemplary Catholic education accessible to all. Families facing financial challenges may qualify for Tuition Assistance. Learn more about the process and how to apply.
Emergency Tuition Assistance: Currently enrolled families who are experiencing an unexpected financial crisis or hardship may qualify for Emergency Tuition Assistance. This temporary, short-term aid is meant to help a family remain enrolled. The application process involves an expedited review and requires documentation of the emergency. The process starts with informing the school of the situation.
Regular Tuition Assistance: Annual aid is awarded based on financial need. The application process begins during re-enrollment (see timeline below), and decisions follow a structured review process that may take several weeks. Our standardized Tuition Assistance application process through FACTS requires documentation such as tax returns, W-2s, or proof of income. Preschool students are not eligible for Tuition Assistance.
2026-2027 TIMELINE
- January 5, 2026 – Tuition Assistance applications open
- March 6, 2026 – Tuition Assistance applications close (no exceptions)
- Week of May 4, 2026 – Award notifications for completed applications will be emailed from FACTS
*Dates and deadlines are subject to change.
HOW TO APPLY
- Families must complete a new application for assistance each year through FACTS.
- FACTS and St. Serra will conduct a financial analysis to determine a family’s financial need.
- Assistance is awarded to those who qualify and is based on funds available.
- To be considered for assistance, each student must be enrolled for the 2026-27 school year.
For questions, please contact Theresa Thompson at tthompson@serraschool.org