2023-2024  Tuition 

In order to make full use of the multiple available tuition assistance programs,  scholarships, and grants, it is necessary to more accurately publish and manage our tuition fees and available assistance opportunities.

The true cost to educate a child at St. Brigid School is over $5,800.00. (Point of interest…average cost to educate a child in an Ohio public school  is $11,953)  As stewards of the parish treasury and resources, due diligence demands that we consider the most fair and equitable means to fund the school going forward.

 Scholarship/Grant                                                     Requirements

•State of Ohio EdChoice Scholarship             FACTS Grant & Aid application
                                                                              & EdChoice application

 •Archdiocese Catholic Education Fund (CEF) FACTS Grant & Aid
                                                                                 application

•Numerous local awards and grants             FACTS Grant & Aid application

•St. Brigid  “Irish” Scholarship                         “Irish” Scholarship application

The FACTS Grant & Aid Application is due the first week of February every year to be considered for Archdiocese CEF grants. EdChoice recipients receive CEF funds as well as EdChoice funds to pay the full tuition. 

Below is an example of the tuition form that will be used to calculate your child’s tuition for next school year.  Our tuition management office will complete and forward your information.  It is very important that all families apply for the new Irish Scholarship that combines all the previous parish grants and possible  tuition assistance so that your appropriate tuition can be calculated.

Example of Tuition Calculation:

1. 2023-2024  Tuition                           $5,800 per child

                                                         x_____children   =  total           $_______________ (1)

2. SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS         _______________________             $_______________

                                                           _______________________            $_______________

                                                            _______________________

                                                          $_______________________

3.  TOTAL REDUCTIONS (Scholarships/grants)                         =  $_______________(3)

4. TOTAL TUITION   (line 1)                                                               $_________________

5. MINUS REDUCTIONS   (line 3)                                                  –  $_________________

                              YOUR TOTAL 2023-2024 TUITION                = $ _________________

If you have any questions, please call or email Tuition Manager Jan Abel at 937-372-3193 ext. 15.    jabel@stbrigidxenia.org  

Irish Scholarship Application
2023-2024

The Irish Scholarship is not income based. It was created to evaluate financial aid needs for those families who may not qualify for the various income-based scholarships/grants such as EdChoice, Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Education Foundation grants, and Kremer grants. This application must be completed to receive any consideration in reducing your family’s tuition from the established $5,800 per child.

Requested information will include the family’s name and address,  number of children and their grade, parishioner status, other scholarships and grants applied for and expected to receive, and any other  family circumstances that create a need for tuition assistance.

EdChoice

EdChoice Scholarships – NOT BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED

State of Ohio scholarships offers students in grades K-12 the chance to attend a private school (St. Brigid) for little or no cost if they live in and attend a designated, under-performing school.  In our area schools on the list include Yellow Springs (Mills Lawn), and Wilmington (Roy E. Holmes Elementary).  Unfortunately, students already attending St. Brigid School do not qualify, only incoming kindergartners and new students. The application opens February 1, 2022 and remains open.

EdChoice Expansion Scholarships – BASED ON INCOME

Ohio’s EdChoice program expanded ten years ago to make a choice of a private school education available based on a family’s income.  For the 2023-2024 school year, EdChoice Expansion Scholarships will be available to all St. Brigid students (K-8) whose family income is less than established guidelines. The application opens February 1, 2023.

EdChoice Expansion scholarships are not related to the performance of the local school district.  They are based strictly on gross income.  For example, a family of four that earns less than $75,000 would be eligible and the tuition would be completely covered by the EdChoice scholarship. Once a family is in the program they can remain in the program even if their income increases. Renewal is automatic each year through high school with submission of application. The gross income guidelines for 2023-24 are as follows.

Number in Household             Gross Annual Income

2                                                        $49,300
3                                                        $62,150
4                                                        $75,000
5                                                        $87,850
6                                                        $100,700
7                                                        $113,550
8                                                        $126,400

For each additional person add:  $ 12,850

Further information is available by calling St. Brigid School at 937-372-3222 or visiting the Ohio Department of Education website at http://edchoice.ohio.gov. All information about family income and tuition payments is kept strictly confidential.