Important Application Dates
April 15, 2025 - CSTAG Diocesan Assistance Application Deadline
April 15, 2025 - SPCHS School Assistance Application Deadline
April 30, 2025 - Mary C Forbes Application Deadline
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
SCHOOL ASSISTANCE
ALL families at SPCHS can apply for financial assistance. Please note, all families requesting financial assistance from SPCHS will be required to submit an application to the Florida School Choice Scholarship program facilitated through the approved scholarship funding organization Step Up for Students and renew annually. To be eligible, a family must submit a FACTS Grant & Aid Application and the amount of the award is dependent on demonstrated financial need. SPCHS scholarships may be combined with other grants and scholarships accepted.
Application fee: $38 (Applications submitted for CSTAG will automatically be reviewed for SPCHS tuition assistance and require no additional fee.)
Application Instructions
- All families are expected to apply and receive a State of Florida scholarship.
- Please visit Step Up for Students to find the scholarship applicable for your student/family.
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Additional assistance from SPCHS is based on the financial profile of the family AFTER confirmation of your State of Florida scholarship.
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W2s, 1099s (if applicable), tax returns must be uploaded.
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The FACTS application for need based assistance on top of the State of Florida scholarship opens mid-November each year.
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Decisions are made on a rolling basis until all budgeted monies are dispersed.
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Any SPCHS awards are one-time awards and must be applied for each year at St. Petersburg Catholic.
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Application link: FACTS Grant & Aid
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Students must complete an admissions application prior to applying for financial aid consideration.
DIOCESE ASSISTANCE
Catholic Student Tuition Assistance Grant (CSTAG)
CSTAG is a financial need-based scholarship available to active and participating Catholic families for students in grades K-12. Please note, all families requesting financial assistance from the Diocese of St. Petersburg will be required to submit an application to the Florida School Choice Scholarship program facilitated through the approved scholarship funding organization Step Up for Students and renew annually. For families with students in grades 9-12, the CSTAG scholarship may be combined with other grants and scholarships accepted.
Application fee: $38 (Applications submitted for CSTAG will automatically be reviewed for SPCHS tuition assistance and require no additional fee.)
Application Instructions
- All families are expected to apply and receive a State of Florida scholarship.
- Please visit Step Up for Students to find the scholarship applicable for your student/family.
- Additional assistance from CSTAG is based on the financial profile of the family AFTER confirmation of your State of Florida scholarship.
- W2s, 1099s (if applicable), tax returns must be uploaded.
- The FACTS application for need based assistance on top of the State of Florida scholarship opens mid-November each year.
- Decisions are made on a rolling basis until all budgeted monies are dispersed.
- Any CSTAG awards are one-time awards and must be applied for each year at St. Petersburg Catholic.
- Application link: FACTS Grant & Aid
- Students must complete an admissions application prior to applying for financial aid consideration.
Parish Assistance
Some parishes offer tuition assistance to their families. Check with your Pastor about any tuition assistance your parish may provide.
STATE ASSISTANCE
Family Empowerment Scholarship Educational Scholarship (FES EO)
A parent or guardian of any student may apply for and receive from the state a scholarship if the student is a Florida resident and is eligible to enroll in kindergarten through grade 12 in a public school in this state. Families of students participating in FES EO may choose to enroll their students in the private school that best meets their academic needs and is approved to participate in the scholarship program. St. Petersburg Catholic High is approved to participate in this scholarship program. The FES EO scholarship may be combined with other grants and scholarships accepted.
Application Links: Step Up for Students
Application Fee: $0
Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES UA)
The FES-US, formerly known as McKay and Gardiner Scholarships, is designed to offer families of students with disabilities, as young as 3 years of age, access to additional education options. Families may choose to enroll their student in another public school, or they may choose to take the opportunity to receive a personal education savings account (ESA) for their student. An ESA can be used to fund items such as private school tuition and fees. St. Petersburg Catholic High is approved to participate in this scholarship program. Please visit one of the approved scholarship funding organizations for eligibility requirements. The FES UA scholarship may be combined with other grants and scholarships accepted.
Application Links: Step Up for Students
Application Fee: $0
MARY C. FORBES
Mary C. Forbes Foundation
This scholarship fund is available for awards to Catholic students residing within the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida, who apply to attend a Catholic elementary, middle or high school. The student must be an active parishioner of the Roman Catholic faith. While the award of a scholarship shall be based significantly upon financial need, academic merit shall also be evaluated, taking into consideration the grade level of the applicant. The Mary C. Forbes Foundation scholarship may be combined with other grants and scholarships accepted.
Application Fee: $0
Application Instructions
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W2s, 1099s (if applicable), tax returns and proof of sacraments may be required for application.
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Decisions are made by the Mary C. Forbes Foundation.
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Any Mary C. Forbes awards are one-time awards and must be applied for each year at St. Petersburg Catholic.
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Application link: Mary C. Forbes
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Students must complete an admissions application prior to applying for financial aid consideration.
SCHOLARSHIPS
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus scholarship was created in honor of our 50th Anniversary as a co-ed Catholic institution for students who exhibit exceptional academic credentials, particularly those whose High School Placement Test (HSPT) scores rank among the top of prospective freshman applicants.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus scholarships are distinct from, and sometimes in addition to, the need-based financial aid awards provided by the Diocese of St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg Catholic High School. These scholarships are available at various levels for students who take the HSPT in November and December. This scholarship is not applied for; it is granted based on HSPT scores. The scholarship will be disbursed over four years of enrollment and applied toward tuition expenses.
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
Immaculate Heart of Mary
The Immaculate Heart of Mary prestigious scholarship was created in honor of our 50th Anniversary as a co-ed Catholic institution for students who exhibit exceptional academic credentials, particularly those whose High School Placement Test (HSPT) scores rank among the top of prospective freshman applicants.
The Immaculate Heart of Mary scholarships are distinct from, and sometimes in addition to, the need-based financial aid awards provided by the Diocese of St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg Catholic High School. These scholarships are available at various levels for students who take the HSPT in November and December. This scholarship is not applied for; it is granted based on HSPT scores. The scholarship will be disbursed over four years of enrollment and applied toward tuition expenses.
BARON TOP SCHOLAR
Baron Top Scholar
The Baron Top Scholar scholarship was established for students who exhibit exceptional academic credentials and attend a Catholic school in the lower Pinellas County area.
These scholarships are distinct from, and sometimes in addition to, the need-based financial aid awards provided by the Diocese of St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg Catholic High School. Available at various levels, the scholarships are granted based on academic information provided by school administrators, rather than through an application process. The scholarship will be disbursed over four years of enrollment and applied toward tuition expenses.
FINANCE TEAM
JENNIFER FOWLER
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
KATHLEEN KING
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE