Tuition & Tuition Assistance

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

• Q. What is tuition for the current school year?

  Tuition for the current school year is $23,660. The tuition package is inclusive of most significant fees that other private schools typically charge families throughout the year. Tuition covers the following: athletics, theatre, retreats, yearbook, and graduation.

• Q. Do both parents have to complete the tuition assistance application to be considered for tuition assistance?

  Both custodial and non-custodial parents are required to submit a FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment application as a part of the process, regardless of any legal arrangement. Exceptions are granted only upon written request, which must contain a full explanation of why both parents are unable to complete the required forms.
  
  

  If a parent cannot be located or refuses to participate in any aspect of the student’s life including paying tuition, we will request a letter from an official confirming that the parent is not active and present in the student’s life.

• Q. How is tuition assistance awarded?

  Justin-Siena contracts with FACTS Management, a third-party company that specializes in evaluating a family’s ability to pay tuition based on a variety of factors including family size, income, assets and net worth, number of children for whom the family pays tuition and other pertinent data.

  
  The School will review all FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment applications for tuition assistance and determine awards to be provided to each family based on the amount of resource funds available, the number of families who apply and each family’s relative need.

• Q. What are the factors used to determine a family's tuition assistance?

  Income: defined as pre-tax earnings from wages, business activity, investments, rental income, etc.
  
  

  Other Assets: savings, stocks, home equity, etc.
  
  

  Family Size: living allowances taking into account the number of people in a household and costs associated with expenses such as food, medical needs, and child care
  
  

  Family Educational Commitments: other school tuition or college tuition for siblings
  
  

  Unique Family Circumstances: This includes medical emergencies or other unexpected necessities.
  
  

  Divorced, separated, or never-married parents: Both custodial and non-custodial parents are required to submit a FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment application, regardless of any legal arrangement. Exceptions to this are only granted upon written request, which must contain a full explanation of why both parents are unable to complete the required forms.

   

  Unforeseen Events: Take into account any recent changes in financial circumstances, such as job loss, divorce, death of a family member, or illness.
  
  

  Other Considerations: Consider any other special circumstances that may impact the family’s ability to pay tuition, such as caring for a disabled child or an unexpected financial burden.

  
  School’s Budgetary Constraints

  Available Funds: Consider the school’s overall budget for tuition assistance and the number of families seeking aid.
  
  

  Sustainability: Ensure that the tuition assistance awarded is sustainable within the school's financial framework, allowing for continued support in future years.
  
  

  Fair Distribution: Strive for a fair distribution of funds across all eligible families while balancing the school’s financial health.

  8. Alignment with School’s Mission
  
  

  Lasallian Mission: Ensure that the awards align with the school’s mission to provide access to education, particularly for those in financial need.
  
  

  Long-Term Commitment: Consider the school’s commitment to supporting families throughout the student’s time at the school, provided financial circumstances remain consistent.

  
  Confidentiality and Fairness

  Confidential Process: Maintain confidentiality throughout the evaluation process to respect the privacy of families.
  
  

  Consistency: Ensure that all applications are evaluated consistently based on the same criteria and that decisions are free from bias.

  
  

• Q. Will I receive tuition assistance all four years?

  When Justin-Siena makes a commitment to a student and family, tuition assistance will be made available during all years of attendance provided that an application is completed annually and that the family financial circumstances essentially remain the same. All tuition assistance awards are dependent on school resources being available.

• Q. When is the deadline to apply?

  Submit your completed application along with all of the required documentation to FACTS Management by: 
  
  

  January 31, 2025 -NEW STUDENTS
  March 1, 2025 - RETURNING STUDENTS
  
  

  Applicants are also required to submit the following by the January 31/March 1 deadline:
       
  2023 W-2s, 1040 tax returns including all schedules 
  
  2024 W-2s, 1040 tax returns including all schedules (when available)
  
  Copy of the most recent pay stub for each wage earner on the application. 
  

  
  If you cannot complete your 2024 taxes by this deadline, please make a note at the bottom of your application and submit the rest of your application materials by January 31/March 1, and upload your 2024 taxes no later than April 30, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 

• Q. How do I apply for tuition assistance?

  Families begin the process by completing and submitting the online FACTS Management Grant & Aid Assessment application. FACTS will collect from each applicant a $40 processing fee which is required to submit the application. 
   
  Click here to begin your application

  
  Applicants are also required to submit the following by the January 31/March 1 deadline:
  
  - 2023 W-2s, 1040 tax returns including all schedules 
  -2024 W-2s, 1040 tax returns including all schedules (when available)
  - Copy of the most recent pay stub for each wage earner on the application 

  
  If you are unable to complete your 2024 taxes by this deadline, please make a note at the bottom of your application and submit the rest of your application materials by January 31/March 1, and upload your 2024 taxes no later than April 30, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 
  
  

  Justin-Siena High School’s FACTS Institution ID is: 731

• Q. When will I be notified whether or not I will receive tuition assistance?

  New students meeting the January 31 deadline, including uploading all documents, will receive notification by mail with their admission decision, prior to the registration deadline. 
  
  

  Returning students meeting the March 1 deadline, will receive notification by mail beginning at the end of March. All required documents must be submitted by April 30 for your application to be considered and a decision communicated. 

• Q. Do you offer Merit Based Scholarships?

  We offer three merit based scholarships to incoming 9th graders. The Scholarships are based on academic achievement, interest in the Arts, and interest in Science, Math, and Engineering. You may apply for both Tuition Assistance and Merit Based Scholarships, or just the Merit Based Scholarships alone. 
  
  

  Applications are due January 31. Please click here for more information. 
  
  

  Merit Based Scholarship Application