Financing Your School of the Holy Child Education

There is no better investment than education. Still, School of the Holy Child is well aware of the rising costs of independent education. We also realize the importance of fostering a diverse community, and we are proud that our families reflect a broad range of cultural, socio-economic, ethnic and religious backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that Holy Child remains accessible to all students who meet our academic qualifications; we offer merit scholarships, low-interest loan programs, and payment plans as additional financing options. In fact, 22 percent of our students receive some form of need-based financial assistance.

Tuition & Fees 2010-2011

Upper School Tuition

Grades 9, 10, 11: $27,000
Grade 12: $27,500

Middle School Tuition

Grades 5, 6, 7, 8: $26,000

The Universal Lunch and Course Fees are recast into tuition.

Alternative Payment Options

Financial Aid

Need-based Financial Aid is available to those families and students who qualify. Financial aid application forms are available upon request from the Admission Office. All families that request financial aid are required to submit the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) form to the School and Student Service for Financial Aid at the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey each year. The ETS evaluates the information and then sends School of the Holy Child a report. We then use all of the information available to decide on an appropriate financial aid award. Need-based financial aid is granted at the School's discretion and is not automatically renewable from year to year.

How to Apply for Need-based Financial Aid

• Request a financial aid application packet through the online inquiry sheet or by calling or emailing the Admission Office.
• Go to www.sss.nais.org or call (800) 344-8328 to complete and submit the Parents Financial Statement (PFS), then send us a copy of your completed form as soon as possible, but definitely by December 17.
• Submit a copy of your complete 2009 tax return (including all schedules if applicable) to us by December 17.
• Submit a copy of your 2010 year-end tax statement by February 15.
• Submit a copy of your complete 2010 tax return (including all schedules if applicable) to us as soon as you file, but definitely by April 15.  We need this to finalize your aid award.

The Financial Aid Committee at School of the Holy Child will be able to finalize aid awards only after your file is complete. Therefore, documentation should be provided as early as possible.

Merit Scholarships

A limited number of Merit Scholarships are available for academically accomplished and talented students entering School of the Holy Child's Grade 9, regardless of a family's financial circumstances. Criteria for the Scholarships include academic excellence, strong standardized testing results, significant extra curricular achievements, demonstrated leadership, character and a strong commitment to the greater community. In order to be considered for a Merit Scholarship, an applicant must sit for the Merit Scholarship Essay Examination on December 4. However, a couple of the Scholarships require additional specifications.

The Margarita Moncada de Ibarra Scholarship was granted from the Ministry Fund of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and is awarded to stellar students from various underrepresented ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The Annalea Ricci Scholarship was created to honor a beloved educator who spent 19 years teaching in Holy Child's Science Department. This scholarship is awarded to students with strong backgrounds and continued interest in science. The Hyacinthe Family Scholarship was recently granted by members of this family that boasts a rich and distinguished history within the School and Westchester community in general. It is awarded to students of color who demonstrate academic talent, diligence, and upstanding character.

Merit Scholarships may be renewed annually based on a review of the student's academic performance, conduct, and contributions to the Holy Child community. The grant amounts vary from year to year. Students receiving Merit Scholarships may also apply for Need-based Financial Aid. Families interested in applying for financial aid should call the Admission Office for additional information.

Merit Scholarship award letters will be included in the admission decision packets released on January 13.  Students who are not awarded Merit Scholarships will receive notification letters shortly thereafter.

How to Apply for a Merit Scholarship

• Complete and return Application parts I and II by November 15.
• Complete and return the Merit Scholarship Examination Registration Form by November 15.
• Complete the student day visit, interview and parent interview by the Exam date of December 4. (This does not pertain to current Holy Child students.)
• Complete the Merit Scholarship Essay Examination on Saturday, December 4 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Complete the remainder of the School of the Holy Child application process.