While Catholic education is a ministry, and teachers consider themselves engaged in a vocation, there are still wages to be paid, and a physical plant to be maintained. Your tuition payments and fund raising efforts go directly to these expenses. There are several ways to finance a McNamara Education.
TUITION
McNamara tuition is the lowest in the Joliet Diocese. Fund raising and financial aid work to keep it as low as possible.
Tuition for 2008-2009:
1st child - $5,850.00, 2nd child - $5,400, 3rd child - $4,800, 4th child - free
Tuition discounts are given for families with two or more children simultaneously enrolled.
2009-20010 tuition will be set in January 2009.
FUND RAISING
The actual cost of educating each McNamara student is offset by fund raising efforts. McNamara fund raising projects reduce Student tuition by well over $2,000 per student. That's good news. Even better news is the fact that studies have shown that because volunteering provides an opportunity for school families to get to know one another, school communities benefit from coming together for fund raisers.
Every fall, each McNamara Student is responsible for the sale of calendars (total: $280). For families with more than one student at McNamara, the maximum responsibility is twelve calendars ($420).
McNamara's Spring Auction defrays the cost of tuition while it brings the Mac community together with a common goal. The annual auction features a Friday family night of fun and games, and an elegant Saturday Dinner Auction. Both events earn well over $275,000, all of which directly benefits McNamara High School.
FINANCIAL AID
McNamara High School provides over $115,000 in financial aid each year. 30-40% of McNamara students receive Financial Assistance. Financial aid is awarded based on need. An objective third-party evaluator provides privacy and expertise in determining amounts awarded. McNamara High School uses the Private School Aid Service (FACTS).
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
FACTS program – Bishop McNamara uses FACTS to complete their financial aid analysis.
* Applications for 2009-10 must be submitted by March 1, 2009.
* Paper applications will be available in the business office in December, or at the January Placement Tests.
* Applicants can apply on-line by clicking here
Applicants should expect financial aid results in late May.
SCHOLARSHIPS
IHSA permits no athletic scholarships for high school students. There are a limited number of academic scholarships available at the freshman level. For further information, please contact the School.
Endowed Scholarships – We have several scholarships awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. In order to be considered you need simply to apply for financial aid.
Susan Bradecich Memorial Scholarship – A one-time $500 award to the top scorers of the January placement exam. One recipient at each local, catholic grade school.
Scholarships that can be applied for:
O’Connor Family Scholarship - $1000 awarded annually to catholic students who exhibit community involvement, good academic and disciplinary standing and financial need. The application will be available in February 2009..
Ryan Beaupre Memorial Scholarship – $250 awarded to incoming freshmen. The application will be available in February 2009.
Kazma Family Foundation Scholarship - $3000 awarded annually for all 4 years of high school (totaling $12,000) to thirty-five eighth grade students entering Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Joliet. Additionally, incentive money may be available based on grades during sophomore and junior years. This is a need based scholarship and all incoming freshmen are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is February 20, 2009.
2009 Instructions
2009 Application
Bishop Blanchette CCW Scholarship - $1500 minimum awarded to Catholic students. Students may reapply each year. Apply in your home parish prior to January 15, 2009.
TUITION PAYMENT
There are 3 ways of paying tuition:
Option 1 - Single payment due on or before July 1.
Option 2 - Two Payment Plan, due on or before July 1 and December 1
Option 3 - Tuition Management Systems quarterly or monthly payment plan. For more information or to access your account click here.
A non-refundable deposit of $200 must be paid on, or before, Registration in the Spring. This is a reservation fee and will be deducted from your total tuition.
New and used books are purchased at the bookstore. Many students are able to buy second-hand books after course book lists are distributed in August.
Students who drive to school must park in the McNamara parking lot. Permits are required and must be purchased each year. Cost of a parking permit is $50.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR FINANCING A MCNAMARA EDUCATION
Coverdell Education Savings Account - Begin saving for your child's tuition early with this tax free (until spent) savings account.
Education loans, home equity and credit card payments
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