Tuition Assistance

Three types of tuition assistance are available to qualifying families. You do not have to be Catholic to apply.  

1. The Archdiocese of Dubuque program Our Faith, Our Children, Our Future School Tuition Organization (STO)     OurFaithSTO.org 
2. The locally-funded St. Patrick program
3. Education Savings Account (ESA) for all incoming Kindergarten students and all transfer students currently enrolled in a public school. Visit our ESA page for more information.

 

What is the timeline for fall ESA 2024 assistance?
 

• April 16-Application opens at 8:00 A.M.
• June 30-Application closes at 11:59 P.M.
• Visit our ESA page for more information and to fill out the application.

What is the timeline for fall STO 2024 assistance?

• January 1-FACTS Online Application Opens at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3ZC82
• May 3-Deadline for FACTS Applications to be completed online AND all required 2023 federal tax return and all requested income documentation must be uploaded by this date. The school would prefer you to try and have everything in by April 30, in case you there would be an issue with your documents or if you would need assistance from the school.
• May 10-17-Schools Distribute STO Award/Tuition Contract Letters
• June 15-Deadline for Parents to Accept/Deny STO Awards and Return Tuition Contracts
• NEW! August 9 - Deadline for the second application round (Deadline for FACTS Applications to be completed online AND all required 2023 federal tax return and all requested income documentation must be uploaded by this date.) Apply at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3ZC82

 

• We advise families to complete their 2023 tax returns as soon as possible and apply early! For assistance with your application, call the FACTS help line at 1-866-315-9262 or contact St. Patrick Business Manager Michelle Purdy at 319-277-6781.

 

How does tuition assistance work?

 

• Where does this money come from? Donors support Catholic education while receiving generous tax credits for their gifts. They give this money to help middle income families as well as those at lower levels.
• We encourage all families to apply. Our local program may be able to help over and above the STO program or when when STO cannot. You must submit the FACTS application before you may request request local assistance. 

 

What are possible income-qualifying levels for 2024-2025? 

STO qualifying levels are based upon 400% of the Federal Poverty Levels. Final income qualifying levels will be determined by the "Our Faith" STO Board based on identified need and available funds. 
 

• Falling within the guidelines does not necessarily guarantee tuition assistance awards.
• Visit the STO website for more information.

How to apply

Helpful resources:  How to Apply with FACTS Management      YouTube video 

1. Set up an account with FACTS Management then apply online at online.factsmgt.com/aid for both assistance programs. You will need your 2023 tax return, current W-2, and other applicable tax statements as explained in the How to Apply flyer. Use our school zip code 50613. The application fee is $36 (pay before submitting your form).
2. Follow the directions to upload, fax or mail supporting documents.
3. Request local assistance after submitting the FACTS application.

  

 

For confidential assistance, or if the processing fee is cost prohibitive for your family, contact Michelle in our Business Office at 319-277-6781 or [email protected]. Michelle can help you fill out the online application and scan your tax documents. You may also contact the FACTS call center at 866-441-4637 (7:30 AM-7 PM Mon-Thur, 7:30 AM-5PM Fri).

Please note that tuition assistance is not available for preschool or for transportation fees (riding the bus is optional).