Saint Ambrose has numerous opportunities to help support parents with the financial responsibility of having their child attend the school. These financial assistance programs are available to help parents of St. Ambrose meet their tuition responsibilities. There is no financial assistance for our Pre-Kindergarten; however, there is a Family Discount Program for families who have students registered in Grades 1-6 and Pre-K/K.
To apply for scholarships/financial assistance:
1) Complete a FACTs Grant & Aid application* at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid by April 15th
2)Upload/Submit all necessary documentation to support your FACTs application (2019 Tax Forms and 2020 W-2s)
3) Submit application fee
4) If applying for Beacon of Hope, complete BOH Parent Application and submit to St. Ambrose by April 1st
*The FACTs Grant & Aid Application assists in determining how much financial aid should be awarded. Regardless of the financial assistance program you are applying for, and you may apply for more than one, you must complete the application at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid
Scholarship/Financial Assistance Opportunities:
Ken and Thelma Lally Partnership in Education: This tuition assistance fund is a needs-based program open to all students who will be in grades 1-6 and who are currently enrolled in a Catholic school in the Diocese of Albany. Awards are given in the amounts of $250, $500, $750 or $1000. Tuition assistance is computed by the Diocesan School Office and awarded in May.
Beacon of Hope Scholarship: The Beacon of Hope Scholarship is a needs-based program open to all students in the Albany Diocese who will be in grades K-6 during the next school year. Beacon of Hope Scholarships are awarded each year. In addition to the FACTs application, to be considered for a Beacon of Hope Scholarship Award, an applicant must complete a BOH Parent application that describes reasoning for the applicant's tuition assistance need. The application must be submitted to St. Ambrose by April 1st.
St. Ambrose Parish Tuition Assistance Program: Tuition assistance from St. Ambrose Parish is a needs-based program open to all current students who will be in grades 1-6 and who will be enrolled at St. Ambrose School for the next school year. Parents who are not awarded Lally tuition aid will then be considered for St. Ambrose Parish tuition assistance.
St. Ambrose Family Discount Program:
Families who register 2 or more students (including at least 1 student in Grades 1-6) will receive a 10% discount off of all Grades 1-6 tuition. Example: If you register a full-time Pre-K student AND a Grade 1 student you would receive 10% off the Grade 1 Tuition ($550 in savings!).