Tuition Assistance

Tuition for the 2012-2013 school year is $11,775.

Each year, approximately $500,000 in grants and scholarships is available to Vianney students. We are happy to work with families who desire a quality, Catholic education for their sons but whose income may not be adequate to cover full tuition.

Here are the basics about tuition assistance at Vianney:

• APPLICATIONS FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 1, 2012.
• Those interested in applying for tuition assistance will use the FACTS application, which is an external, objective process that helps Vianney determine the appropriate amount of assistance, if any.
• Families with more than one son attending St. John Vianney High School may receive a 20% tuition reduction on the second son’s tuition by completing the FACTS application and the Multiple Son Assistance application.
• You may use tax returns from 2010 or 2011 when completing the FACTS application.
• It is the opinion of Vianney that, regardless of the marital status of student’s parents, both of the child’s natural parents share the responsibility for educating their son. Thus, both must comply with the filing requirements to receive tuition assistance.
• A number of need-based scholarships are available. These are described below; they require a separate, brief application form, which must be returned by March 1.
• Vianney makes the final determination on any tuition assistance award.

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Janet Cochran in the Vianney business office by e-mail or by phone at 314.965.4853, ext. 153.

Need-based scholarships

Vianney offers a number of need-based scholarships. Many of these are provided by families and organizations with a close connection to Vianney, and we are grateful for their ongoing commitment to our mission. Families applying for a need-based scholarship must also complete the FACTS application.

These are the scholarships available:

• Robert Wm. Bosslet Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Established by his family in 2011, the Robert Bosslet Scholarship is a $1,000 annual, renewable scholarship awarded to a student who has earned and maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average.
  
• Tom Cella Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2005 by the Cella family and Dan McLaughlin ’92 in honor of Tom Cella ’92, this $1,500 scholarship is awarded to a sophomore who has at least a 2.5 grade point average and is involved in at least one school activity. The scholarship is renewable for the junior and senior years.
• Kathleen A. Gau Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2011 by Mrs. Gau’s husband, Robert A. Gau, this is an annual, renewable scholarship of $2,647.48 available to an incoming freshman. To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must be of good moral character and must have and maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average.
  
• Jack Glaser Memorial Scholarship: This is a variable, non-renewable scholarship awarded to a current Vianney student. It honors a former Vianney teacher and administrator who died in 2004.
• Brian Gruender Scholarship: The Gruender family established this scholarship in 2007 in honor of Brian Gruender ’08. Up to three non-renewable $1,000 scholarships will be awarded each year to sophomores, juniors or seniors. To be eligible, a student must have at least a 2.0 grade point average, have good conduct and be involved in at least one school activity.
• McBride Alumni Scholarship: This is a non-renewable $500 scholarship granted to a relative of a McBride High School alumnus.
• Daniel L. Ringwald Scholarship: The Ringwald family established this scholarship in 2005 to honor Daniel Ringwald ’87. As many as four $1,500 renewable scholarships may be awarded each year to students who demonstrate academic progress.
• Lt. Daniel P. Riordan Scholarship: Established in 2007 by the Riordan family in honor of 1st Lt. Daniel P. Riordan ’01, this $3,000 scholarship is for an incoming freshman and may be renewed each year. It recognizes students who exhibit the qualities of faith, honor and service. A separate application and an interview are required.
• Patrick & Peggy Sly Scholarship: These are as many as 10 renewable scholarships awarded to minority students who have attended Nativity Miguel Model Schools supported by Access Academy or the Today & Tomorrow Educational Fund.
• Vianney Alumni Association: This is a $1,000 renewable scholarship awarded to the son, step-son or grandson of a Vianney alumnus.

Need-Based Scholarship Application Form (due March 1)

Merit scholarships

Merit scholarships recognize students with strong academic credentials. These are paid in addition to any need-based awards.

The Marianist Scholarship ($1,200 yearly)

Available to an incoming freshman who meets the following criteria:

1. Selects Vianney as his first-choice school.
2. Enters from a Catholic grade school.
3. Has core scores at or above 95% on the standardized test taken in 8th grade.
4. Receives a 3.5 GPA in his core classes during his 8th grade year.
5. Demonstrates an enduring commitment to community service.

The Founders Scholarship ($750 yearly)

Available to any incoming freshman who meets the following criteria:

1. Selects Vianney as his first-choice school.
2. Has core scores at or above 85% on the standardized test taken in 8th grade.
3. Earns at least a 3.0 GPA in his core classes during his 8th grade year.
4. Demonstrates an enduring commitment to community service.

Both scholarships are annual and renewable.

Low-interest rate Sallie Mae K-12 Family Education Loans are also available for Vianney families.

Families apply for tuition assistance online using FACTS Management.