Tuition & Aid

Indiana School Choice Scholarships

Information about Indiana School Choice (voucher) scholarships is available at diocesefwsb.org/choice and at www.in.gov/doe/students/indiana-choice-scholarship-program. Families that have been accepted to SJGS that think they may qualify for vouchers should contact Mrs. Carolyn Gibbs at cgibbs@stjoeparish.com or 574-234-3134, ext. 119, to complete an application.

SJGS Tuition Assistance

Families that have been accepted to SJGS (K-8) that wish to apply for financial aid should complete an application at: online.factsmgt.com/aid. This application will give consideration for financial assistance from our tuition assistance fund, our Indiana Tax Credit Scholarship (SGO) fund, and the diocesan Large Family Fund. Applications are due by the end of April, so that we may make award decisions in May.

In order to be eligible for Active Parishioner Tuition, a reduced rate for grades K-8 that is subsidized by the parish, a family must be active parishioners, regularly participating in stewardship of prayer, service, and sacrificial giving within the parish. This reduced rate is not based on financial need; the parish helps to fund our educational ministry for active parishioners. An active parishioner:

1. Is officially registered with the parish and participates in weekly Sunday Mass at Saint Joseph Church.
2. Is involved in parish ministries, events, and service opportunities through both the school and the church. Active parishioners would be easily recognizable by the pastor or parish staff as being actively involved at the parish.
3. Participates in regular offertory giving using envelopes or online giving, including pledging in the Annual Bishop’s Appeal and any parish capital campaign. Your financial support of the parish should be in proportion to the way you have been blessed. Those receiving tuition assistance are also asked to contribute what they can on a regular basis.
4. Is current on tuition payments and all associated school fees. Individual circumstances will be accommodated as possible if they are brought to the attention of the pastor and principal.

Tuition and fees (preschool – 8th) are billed through the FACTS payment management system. After enrollment has been completed in the spring, families will receive an email with a link to create a tuition payment plan through FACTS. Several payment schedule options are available. Families will also be billed separately each month through FACTS for incidental expenses such as optional programs and extracurricular activities (e.g. athletics).

Parents may login to FACTS at: online.factsmgt.com