Financial Assistance
At St. Catherine of Siena Academy, we recognize the financial commitment families make when choosing a Catholic education. While tuition is ultimately the family’s responsibility, both SCA and the Archdiocese of Detroit dedicate significant funds each year to assist families in need.
Our tuition assistance program helps bridge the gap between what a family can afford and the cost of an SCA education. Eligible students may receive a grant each year they attend SCA; however, families must reapply annually as awards are not automatically renewed.
Estimated Tuition Assistance*
Family Income Est. Tuition Assistance
Up to $75K Up to $8225 per SCA student
$76K - $100K Up to $5500 per SCA student
$101K - $150K Up to $4100 per SCA student
$151K - $175K Up to $1000 per SCA student
$175K+ unlikely to receive need-based assistance, but encouraged to schedule a meeting with the Business Office to discuss your individual family situation and options that may be available
All awards are individually assessed by FACTS Grant & Aid and the St. Catherine of Siena Finance Committee. Tuition Assistance can only be considered for a family once the FACTS Grant & Aid application is complete and all required documents are included. Each award takes into account many factors, including all income sources. Actual awards may be higher or lower than listed above, depending on a family’s circumstances and availability of Tuition Assistance funds.
*Estimated Tuition Assistance based on reported AGI, annual W2 income, available resources, family size, number of applicants and timing of application submission. Business owners are subject to more in-depth review.
FACTS Management
SCA uses FACTS Management, an independent third-party service, to determine financial need. By submitting your online FACTS application by March 1, you will be considered for all available grants through SCA.
- Applications for the 2025-26 academic year will be open on November 1.
- For incoming freshmen, the priority tuition assistance application* deadline is December 13, 2024, then rolling
*Priority tuition assistance applicants will receive their award amount in the acceptance package mailed out on January 27, 2025.
FACTS Requirements and Process
Financial need must be demonstrated.
Applications for assistance from St. Catherine of Siena Academy and the Archdiocese of Detroit must be submitted online using the Facts Student Grant & Aid link on the FACTS SCA login page. The same family application can be used for both SCA and AOD tuition assistance.
There is a $30 online application fee.
For additional information, please contact the business office at 248-946-4848 ext 131 or email jstarzacher@saintcatherineacademy.org.
For more information on the FACTS Management Grant and Aid process, refer to the flyer below. You can also contact FACTS customer care at 866-441-4637
SCA Financial Assistance
St. Catherine Academy Education Grant
This grant is open to all St. Catherine Academy families who show a need for financial assistance.
St. Philomena Grant – Diocese of Lansing – Priority given to the Livingston Deanery South Livingston/Northeast Washtenaw Parish Grouping: Holy Spirit, Brighton|St. Mary, Pinckney | St. Patrick, Brighton | St. Patrick Parish, Ann Arbor.
St. Mary Magdalen Grant – Archdiocese of Detroit – Priority given to the Northwest Wayne Vicariate: Holy Family Parish, Novi | St. James Parish, Novi |St. Joseph Parish, South Lyon | St. William Parish, Walled Lake
The Fr. Elmer Endowment Financial Aid
The Fr. Elmer Endowment Grant offers financial aid for those wanting to attend St. Catherine Academy but are financially unable. To be eligible for financial aid, a family/student must demonstrate financial need, meet the entrance requirements of the Academy, and be current with all financial obligations due.
Other Assistance from the Archdiocese of Detroit
The AOD offers tuition assistance to Catholic families living within the Archdiocese and attending schools within its boundaries. Applications open in 2025. Details and the Parent Information document (available in English and Spanish) are available at:
https://www.detroitcatholicschools.org/tuition-assistance-scholarships