Need-Based Financial Aid Opportunities
DSHA is committed to providing outstanding college preparatory Catholic educational opportunities to qualified students regardless of a family's financial circumstances. One-third of families qualify for some need-based assistance and the average award is $3,580.
The amount of aid is determined upon careful evaluation of a family’s financial situation. Numerous factors, including income, number of children, amount of tuition paid at other schools and utilities are taken into consideration. This information is provided by completing a Financial Aid Application. You may begin applying online after January 14, 2009 at http://www.fairapp.com/ (school code: 233/ password: dshahs233). Application deadline for incoming freshman is February 6, 2009.
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 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. Applications are available February 1.
Scholarships
Merit Scholarships: The Divine Savior Holy Angels Incoming Freshman Scholarship Program strives to recognize academic achievement, demonstrated talent and leadership skills achieved by young women.The awards range from $150-$1500 (with an average of $250) and are granted on a one-time, non-renewable basis. Merit scholarship applications are available in January.
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. Eligible students are notified by DSHA.
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 (CSPG): Renewable tuition reduction based on parent/guardian employment at a Catholic elementary or secondary school in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Full-time employees receive a $1,500 tuition reduction. Part-time employees are eligible for a pro-rated reduction. Applications are available in January.
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 2009-2010 school year will be announced in April. Tuition for the 2008-2009 school year is $9,280.
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
