Cost-Based Tuition
Saint Brigid of Kildare School uses a cost-based model to set tuition rates. This means that tuition is determined based on the actual cost of operating the school. We do not rely on the parish to help cover the cost for tuition. Saint Brigid of Kildare’s goals are to most efficiently utilize the parish’s limited resources, to better identify those who need assistance, and to effectively deliver that assistance to those in need.
One Tuition Cost. No Extra Fees.
Cost-based tuition also means that the cost of tuition includes everything – there are no extra technology, activity, playground, homeroom, or other hidden fees. The only thing we’ll ask you to consider donating to each year is the Annual Fund. This fund covers after school programs, extracurriculars, school performances and field trips. This also means we do not hold fundraisers – we won’t ask your children to sell things like wrapping paper, magazines or candy because our tuition rates and Annual Fund cover the costs of all extra activities.
Saint Brigid of Kildare School continues to build an endowment fund designed to keep tuition affordable for the long-term.
To learn more about our endowment campaign, click here.
Saint Brigid of Kildare School offers five types of financial assistance to help our families:
1. EdChoice Scholarship
2. Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund
3. Need-Based Tuition Assistance
4. St. Brigid Donor Scholarships
5. Oak Society Grants
EdChoice Scholarship
St. Brigid of Kildare has been approved as an EdChoice Scholarship provider. This scholarship allows all Ohioans to receive $650-$6,166 per K-8 child, based on family size and income.
To learn more about this scholarship and how to apply, click here.
Need-Based Assistance: Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund and St. Brigid Tuition Assistance
St. Brigid is committed to supporting all families who desire Catholic education for their children. Through the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund, tuition assistance is distributed to families based on financial need and is available for enrolled K-8 students (no assistance is available for preschool) for those who apply by March 15. Emmaus Road Scholarships are available regardless of socioeconomic and religious backgrounds. Catholic families who are experiencing financial hardship can inquire about additional assistance by contacting the school office.
To learn more about the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund and/or how to donate, click here.
The application for assistance opens November 1 for the upcoming school year. The FACTS Grant & Aid application is an income-only application, meaning you only need to submit the following information to apply:
- Federal tax return for the most recent tax year
- Most recent W-2(s)
- Any other sources of income and amounts
This one application makes you eligible to receive tuition assistance dollars from one or more of the following pools of funding:
- Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund
- Diocesan Tuition Assistance
- TACT (Teacher) Tuition Assistance
(Please note St. Brigid Donor Scholarships and Oak Society Grants require a separate application in the spring).
Scholarship awards are determined in May.
You can begin the application now at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid
If you have any questions about tuition assistance or FACTS payment plans, contact Jackie Mack at (614) 761-3734 or jmack@stbrigidofkildare.org.
St. Brigid Donor Scholarships
The Oak Society will provide scholarships to students with criteria set by the donor or organization. This program continues to grow in order to expand the opportunities available to our students. Scholarship applications open in spring of each year.
Click here to learn more about scholarship opportunities.
Oak Society Grants
The Oak Society is committed to helping families in our parish continue a Catholic education through parish-supported grants, scholarships, and tuition assistance.
The grants will be awarded to active parish families after a brief application, and will amount to $500 per K-8 student.
Please note you cannot apply for this Oak Society grant if you applied for financial assistance through FACTS. (You can apply for this if you applied for a St. Brigid Scholarship, EdChoice award, or Jon Peterson award).