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MONEY ORDER, OR CHECK WILL BE THE ACCEPTED METHODS OF PAYMENT (NO
CREDIT CARDS).
No exceptions will be made to the July 31st deadline. The prepay discount will be forfeited if the payment is not in the Business Office on or before July 31, 2021 at 3:00 PM. (For example, if the payment is mailed and it is received on August 1, 2021, the prepay discount is forfeited.)
CANCELLATION POLICY: Parents and guardians who enroll a student by payment of the COURSE REGISTRATION AND TUITION DEPOSIT may cancel enrollment, IN WRITING, without penalty (except forfeiture of the registration) prior to July 6. Parents or guardians canceling enrollment after July 8 will be held accountable for an amount equal to the Deposit ($600).
Academic Scholarship
Students who score a CSQ of 100 or higher on the High School Placement Test and maintain an "A" average (93-100%), in core subjects, during the entire seventh grade and the first semester of eighth grade and have satisfactory marks in conduct and effort are awarded the Academic Scholarship of $1,000 for their freshman year. This scholarship is renewable annually, as long as the student maintains a minimum 3.30 cumulative grade point average at Padua.
Padua Franciscan High School Endowment Trust
The endowment was founded in 1981 to provide for student financial aid as well as program support for Padua Franciscan High School. The income of the trust comes from tax-deductible contributions, including gifts of cash, securities, life insurance, bequests, and memorials which are permanently invested. Investment income from the trust, including that of several named financial aid funds, is distributed each year through the school. Contributions and inquiries regarding the Padua Franciscan High School Endowment Trust should be directed to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at 440-845-8224.
Free and Reduced-Priced Lunches
Free and reduced-price lunches are available according to guidelines established by the government. Parents who wish to apply for free or reduced-price lunches must complete a FACTS application for evaluation, which is available on our website.
All families who have completed the FACTS application for financial aid for the school year are automatically evaluated for eligibility for the free and reduced lunch program. Notification will be made prior to the beginning of the school year.
Tuition Assistance
FACTS is an outside service that evaluates all financial aid applications for Padua Franciscan High School, as well as many other private schools in the area including Padua Franciscan High School. The application is due November 15th every year. Please contact the Business Office for complete information. Any family seeking financial assistance from Padua must submit this form prior to consideration.
Some financial aid funds are available through the Catholic Education Endowment Trust of the Diocese of Cleveland. For complete information, call the Business Office at (440) 845-2444 ext. 105.
Music Scholarship
Students with a talent in music may audition, by appointment, for a music scholarship sponsored by the Padua Music Association and Padua Franciscan High School. Students awarded music scholarships are notified in December. For further information, instrumentalists should contact the Instrumental Director at (440) 845-2444 ext. 165. Vocalists should contact the Vocal Director at (440) 845-2444 ext. 145.
CYO Work Program
The CYO work program was established in 1980 as a way for students to help with CYO events at Padua. Twelve renewable tuition stipends are awarded each year. To be eligible for the CYO work program,
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