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Thanks to the
leadership of many generous individuals, Gehlen Catholic is pleased
to offer more than
$66,000 in NEW tuition assistance
to eligible
students in grades
Transitional Kindergarten through 12
during the
2008-2009 school year, thanks again in part to the Msgr. Lafferty
Tuition Foundation.
For example, a
family of six whose annual income was at or below $80,400 can
receive a maximum of 25% off of each child's tuition. Families whose
annual income is at or below 200% of the poverty level can receive a
maximum of 50% off of each child's tuition. Finally, families whose
annual income is at or below the poverty level can receive a maximum
of 75% off of each child's tuition.
(Annual income is determined by looking at annual income and assets
less
debt and expenses. Special circumstances are also considered by
attaching a letter outlining your situation to FAIR.)
The
Msgr. Lafferty Tuition Foundation’s grant decreases tuition paid by
parents.
In addition, Msgr. Lafferty Tuition Foundation assists Gehlen
Catholic in serves families at or below 300% of the poverty level
who may have not been eligible for other tuition assistance
programs.
The process is
similar to FAFSA (college financial aid program). Families submit a
brief application to FAIR. FAIR, a third-party vendor, will ONLY
inform the school of each family’s allocation from Msgr. Lafferty
Tuition Foundation.
Families need to
submit to
FAIR a
copy of their 2007 Federal Income Tax Return with all applicable
schedules, copies of your 2007 W-2s and/or 1099 forms, and
a check or money
order in the amount of
$17.00
payable to FAIR. Families who cannot afford the application fee can
receive assistance by contacting the Development Office.
Applications may
be completed on paper or online. However, applicants applying on
line must mail their Federal Income Tax Return and applicable
schedules, copies of their 2007 W-2s and/or 1099 forms.
If these dollars are not utilized
for tuition
assistance at Gehlen Catholic, they will be allocated to another
School in our Diocese.
Applications are
now available in the office or you can apply online at
www.fairapp.com. Or, you can pick up a print application in either
English or Espanol in the office.
The
deadline is March 15, 2008!
For more information, contact the Gehlen Catholic School Office at
546-4181.
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