TUITION ASSISTANCE

Saint James Catholic School works in partnership with the Catholic Education Foundation and the Archdiocese of Louisville to provide tuition assistance for families who desire a Catholic education for their child and cannot afford the full cost of providing the education at the elementary school level.  Visit the Catholic Education Foundation website for more information about the funds provided, application deadlines and to access the tuition assistance application.

Catholic Education Foundation VIDEO

Access more information regarding tuition assistance/financial aid in the SJS Student Handbook pages 11-13.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Amy Alicna Scholarship Fund

Established in 2019 by Brian and Lindsey Alicna, this fund is meant to honor the memory of former Saint James Catholic School 6th grader Amy Alicna.  The fund was created to support a Saint James Catholic School student who is also a registered parishioner at Saint James Catholic Church.  The scholarship will be provided to the student based solely upon financial need and may provide up to the full tuition amount each year.  In order to apply for this scholarship, interested parties must complete the annual financial assistance application through the Catholic Education Foundation.  All financial requests will be considered for this scholarship and awarded annually based upon financial need.

Learn more about the Amy Alicna Scholarship

Angela Kirchner Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2022 by Patty and Paul Kirchner, this fund is meant to honor the memory of their daughter Angela who attended Catholic school during her middle school years.  The fund was created to support a Saint James Catholic School student who will be attending sixth grade.  The scholarship is provided to a student who is a role model for community service within their church and/or community as exhibits the financial need and and desire to achieve their educational goals.  In order to apply for this scholarship, interested parties must complete the annual financial application through the Catholic Education Foundation.  All financial requests will be considered for this scholarship and awarded annual based upon financial need and community service.

Learn more about the Angela Kirchner Scholarship

If you have any questions about tuition assistance or either of the scholarship listed above, please contact Jennifer Moran via email or you may call 270-765-7011 ext. 110.