All families applying for tuition assistance are required to submit two confidential applications, one from PSAS and one from SJND.  Both applications are to be submitted directly to SJND.  In addition, families are required to provide a copy of their most recent federal income tax form with all appropriate schedules, as well as W-2’s for the past two years. We ask all families to submit the financial aid applications by February 4, 2011. 

Private School Aid Form (PSAS)
SJND Tuition Assistance Application 2011-12 (PDF)
Programa de Asistencia de Matrícula 2011-12 (PDF)

It is important to submit financial aid applications on time, as there are budgetary limits to the available funds.

All families that would like to be considered for tuition assistance for the 2011-12 school year must complete and return both the SJND and PSAS applications, along with a $21 processing fee for PSAS. Class of 2015 financial aid applications will be available for download beginning September 2010. Applications must be postmarked or hand delivered to the school office by February 4, 2011.  All applications can be sent to:

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School
C/O Tuition Assistance
1011 Chestnut Street
Alameda, CA  94501

SJND will have two meetings available to interested families, the first during the Open House on October 24, 2010, and the second on December 1, 2010, to discuss the tuition assistance process. We will review the steps in the application process and how the awards are determined. There will also be a Q&A session. All tuition assistant applicant families are strongly advised to attend the meetings.

SJND will host a Financial Aid Workshop on Saturday, January 29, 2010, at 9 a.m. in Notre Dame Hall. All tuition assistant applicant families are strongly advised to attend the meeting. Bring your questions and plan to receive crucial information regarding completing tuition assistance forms. Please RSVP to the Admissions Office at (510) 995-9453.

Who is eligible for tuition assistance?
All families who have a student at or applying to SJND are eligible to apply for tuition assistance. The process has two parts—the Private School Aid Service (PSAS) application and the SJND tuition assistance application or Programa de Asistencia de Matrícula.

How does the school determine a family’s eligibility for tuition assistance?
All tuition assistance granted is based on financial need. This is determined from a combination of the PSAS application and the SJND application. There is no maximum or minimum family income limits that affect eligibility. We look at family income as well as other factors affecting a family’s ability to pay.

Who determines the amount of assistance each family receives?
The SJND Tuition Assistance Committee reviews all applications and determines the amount of assistance to be provided to each family based on the amount of money available, the number of families who apply and each family’s financial need.

Does SJND give out scholarships based on academic merit?
The SJND Presidential Scholarship is awarded to a number of incoming ninth-grade students who demonstrate leadership, service and scholarship. Eligible students are contacted during the admissions process.

What other types of assistance is available?
PSAS forwards every tuition assistance application to Family Assistance for Catholic Education (FACE). FACE is a program funded and administered by the Diocese of Oakland. The awards are determined by FACE and communicated to SJND.  When an SJND family is given their tuition assistance award amount the FACE grant is included in that amount.

How do I apply for FACE?
The PSAS application is used from both FACE and SJND. PSAS will forward your application information to FACE. There is no need to apply separately.

If I applied for and received assistance last year, do I have to apply again this year?
Yes. Each family must apply every year in order to receive tuition assistance. Returning families who have significantly different economic circumstances this year may receive more or less assistance than they received last year.

What if my taxes are not completed by the application deadline?
In order to facilitate the application process, we encourage you to get your taxes done early to meet the deadlines. However, the school will accept the Federal Income Tax return(s) from the previous year if they are accompanied by W-2 forms from the most recent year.

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