Need-Based Financial Aid Opportunities

DSHA is committed to providing outstanding college preparatory educational opportunities to qualified students regardless of a family's financial circumstances. Financial aid is easy to apply for and readily available. One-third of families qualify for some need-based assistance and the average award is $3,960. The amount of aid is determined upon careful evaluation of a family’s financial situation. Numerous factors, including income, number of children, and amount of tuition paid at other schools are taken into consideration. This information is provided by completing a Financial Aid Application.

DSHA Grant:  Renewable awards ranging from $500 to $8,000.  

Sisters of the Divine Savior Scholarship:  Renewable scholarship of half-tuition based on financial need, overall grade/ middle school achievement, and extracurricular and service participation.  

Milwaukee Parental Choice Program:  Renewable voucher for tuition, fees, and textbooks for families who live in the City of Milwaukee and meet the program’s income criteria. DSHA generally holds its open enrollment period for the Choice program in February.

Scholarships

The Divine Savior Holy Angels Incoming Freshman Scholarship Program strives to recognize academic achievement, demonstrated talent and leadership skills achieved by young women during the 6, 7 and 8th grades.

Merit Scholarships:  Awarded based on performance and activities during middle school as well as recommendations. Merit awards for academic achievement are based on middle school grades as well as scores on the DSHA Entrance Exam. Merit awards for talent and leadership are based on outstanding leadership in the school, parish or community and/or demonstrated accomplishment in music, art, drama or other areas. The awards range from $150-$1500 (with an average of $250) and are granted on a one-time, non-renewable basis. 

Centennial Scholarships:  May be granted to a student based on her middle school academic performance and a score in at least the 99th percentile on the DSHA entrance exam. This award is in the amount of one-half of the annual tuition and is renewable.

Matching Scholarship Program: DSHA may match scholarships awarded to a student by another Catholic high school in the Milwaukee Archdiocese. Verification is required. Scholarships will be matched at the discretion of DSHA.

Other Assistance

Catholic School Personnel Grant:  Renewable tuition reduction based on parent/guardian employment at a Catholic elementary or secondary school. Full-time employees receive a $1,500 tuition reduction. Part-time employees are eligible for a pro-rated reduction.  

Payment Plan
Loan program allowing tuition to be paid over a 10-month period by check or electronic funds transfer. The program may be used to finance any portion of the tuition and is run through a private company. Click here to access the Tuition Management Systems website.

Tuition 
Tuition for the 2008 school year will be announced in April. Tuition for the 2007 school year is $8,900.

For more information and applications for financial assistance or scholarship consideration, contact:
Mrs. Triniti Malone, Admissions Relationship Officer
414-462-3742, ext. 2805      MaloneT@dsha.k12.wi.us