Financial Aid

We believe in supporting our mission by offering need-based aid to students who meet our admissions criteria. Assistance through this program is available to cover the cost of tuition and the freshman laptop purchase. The determination of need is based on the Financial Aid Committee review of the online application as submitted by the deadline. For the 2024-2025 school year, approximately 20 percent of the student body received financial aid totaling nearly $2,800,000.

The financial aid budget provides funds for both partial and full tuition assistance. Grants for full tuition are the exception, since the Financial Aid Committee expects to see the families' willingness to participate in financial aspects of a student's attendance at St. Agnes Academy. The underlying intent of the financial aid program is that no student be deterred by financial reasons from applying to St. Agnes Academy. Parents who anticipate a need for assistance are encouraged to apply for aid on behalf of their child.

Every tuition grant is made for one year and may be renewed subject to the parents filing an annual financial statement and the students maintaining the sound academic and high citizenship standards. Families can usually expect financial aid to be continued throughout the student's enrollment, however the committee may reduce awards or deny subsequent grant requests if the family's financial condition changes. Funds are not reserved for families who do not follow the standard financial-aid application process or who do not meet the stated deadlines.

St. Agnes Academy admits students without regard to race, color or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its admission and educational policies, financial aid programs, employment practices, and other school-administered programs.

If you have any additional questions, you may contact Brigid Schiro, at 713.219.5412.

Financial Aid Application Process

St. Agnes Academy uses Blackbaud Financial Aid Management to process financial aid applications. Please use the link below to complete the financial aid application by January 15, 2025.

Click Here for the Financial Aid Application

The School Code is 14060. The online application fee is $35.

Families should submit one application per household unless you are separated, divorced, or have never been married, each parent must complete the online application and provide a copy of the required tax return and attachments.

If you have questions about the Financial Aid Application or you need to apply for financial aid in the current school year, you can contact Brigid Schiro, Director of Enrollment Management, at 713-219-5412.

Frequently Asked Questions

List of 11 frequently asked questions.

How does St. Agnes determine financial aid awards?

Based on the information supplied by the family in the application, the Blackbaud Financial Management service provides the school with a report that gives the financial aid committee a general assessment of a family's ability to pay for educational costs. This report is then reviewed by the St. Agnes Academy financial aid committee and used as a guideline for awarding grants.
Are there any income limits when applying for financial aid?

No. Each family’s unique financial situation is considered when assessing need.
When is the deadline for applying for financial aid?

The financial aid application must be completed online with complete copies of the 2023 tax returns uploaded to our financial aid system by January 15, 2025. Applications received after January 15, 2025 will be considered only if remaining funds are still available.
Do I have to apply for financial aid before I know my child has been admitted?

Yes. If you do not complete the financial aid application by the January 15 deadline, your chance of receiving financial assistance may be significantly reduced. Funds are limited; therefore it is important that all deadlines are met.
How will I be notified about an award decision?

Families will be notified of financial aid awards in March 2025. An email will be sent to you shortly after admission decisions are sent. Official award letters detailing the amount and requirements will be included.
Are there financial aid awards for registration fees, summer school, books, uniforms and other costs?

The financial aid committee will award grants for tuition and required laptops only. Occasionally, used books and uniforms may be available in limited quantities beginning in July. Please direct questions to Brigid Schiro at (713) 219-5411
I do not have my 2023 Federal Income Tax return available because I have filed for an extension. Will my application still be accepted?

We ask that each family applying for assistance provide their 2023 Federal Income Tax return unless you have filed for an extension. If you have filed for an extension, you must submit a copy of the extension request, a copy of your 2022 Federal Income Tax return, and copies of your 2024 W-2's and 2023 W-2's.
Is financial aid automatically renewed each year?

No. St. Agnes Academy requires families to reapply for financial aid each year. There is no automatic renewal of financial aid.
How do I fill out the application if I am a divorced, separated, or single parent?

If the dependents you list in the application will live primarily with you, then you should complete the application based on your income and household expenses. If you have remarried, you will need to complete the application and include information about the stepparent's income, expenses, assets, and debt. The non-custodial parent or joint custody parent must also complete an online application. The financial aid committee will use information from both parties in its assessment of financial need.
Who should I list as a dependent?

You should include all dependents currently living with you or for whom you are providing support. This includes older children attending college or any other relatives who are currently living with you that you provide support.
My daughter is an exemplary student/athlete/musician. Can she receive a scholarship for her talent?

Although we appreciate students with exemplary talents at St. Agnes Academy, our financial aid budget is need-based. Our mission is to assist families with a financial need regardless of talents.