January 16, 2020
Dear Families,
If you are interested in applying for Financial Aid for the 2020-2021 school year, please use the link included in this form to go to the Diocese of Lansing's website and follow the instructions for applying for the Diocese of Lansing Scholarship.
Many families need and receive financial assistance for Catholic school tuition. For the 2019-2020 school year, the Diocese distributed more than $400,000 in financial assistance.
The Diocese of Lansing Scholarship program is a need-based assistance program. Need is determined by an independent, third party service, F.A.C.T.S., which makes its assessment based on income and tax information. However, the FACTS application does have a section that offers the family the ability to list any changes in their financial situation, and these are taken into consideration by the individual schools.
DOL Grant Criteria eligibility:
Family must complete a FACTS financial aid application online on or before March 1, 2020.
Student must show a financial need of at least $750.00
The Student must be Catholic, attend a Diocese of Lansing school, and belong to a parish in the Diocese of Lansing.
Diocese of Lansing Grants available for the 2020/2021 school year:
Diocese of Lansing Grant:
Grades K-8 $750.00 per student
Grades 9-12 $1000 per student
There is a $30.00 fee payable to FACTS through their online application process.
Applicants can complete the online form by clicking the FACTS link here: https://online.factsmgt.com/aid
The deadline for applications is March 1, 2020.
Once the FACTS online form has been completed, the following information will need to be submitted to FACTS:
Copies of your most recent Federal tax forms including all supporting tax schedules and W2’s.
Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and TANF.
All supporting documentation must be uploaded online through the FACTS online form.
By completing the FACTS application, you are applying for all grants available through the Diocese of Lansing, Holy Family School Financial Aid, and Powers Catholic High School Financial Aid.
You will receive a determination letter from the Diocese by May 30th. If you receive a grant, the Diocese will notify us as well, grants are sent directly to the school.