Scholarships

 
St. Joseph Catholic School provides 100% of demonstrated need to qualifying families.
 
To receive assistance, parents are required to complete a Student Aid Form (FACTS) and submit copies of their last tax return to show proof of financial need. 
 
Financial assistance for Catholic families is given by the parish to which they belong. In addition to completing the FACTS application on-line. Parents must also have the acknowledgement of their pastor that they are affiliated with a parish, by having the Tuition Commitment form signed by the pastor or his representative. These forms are available in the school office.
 
Guardian Angel Fund is financial assistance for families who are in need of additional financial assistance above and beyond the subsidy amount given by their parish or corporate scholarship (Step Up, AAA, McKay).
 
It is expected that those receiving assistance take part in fundraisers, follow school policy, and maintain scholastic progress according to their abilities.
Step Up For Students awards scholarships to Florida residents, regardless of household income, who are eligible to attend a K-12 public school.* 

The scholarship will first pay for the cost of private school tuition and related fees. $7,700 was the average amount awarded for private school scholarships for the 2022-23 school year. Please visit stepupforstudents.org to learn more.
 
AAA Scholarships provides K-12 scholarships for families who qualify. It follows the same guidelines as Step Up for Students. Please visit AAAscholarships.org to learn more.
 
Family Empowerment Scholarship, previously McKay Scholarship provides K-12 scholarships for students with special learning needs who have an IEP or 504 plans in the public school system. Visit McKay Scholarship | Step Up For Students to learn more. D’Agostino Family Scholarships are offered in Memory of Reverend Fr. Edward Moretti. Call the office at (941) 755-2611 or email office@sjsfl.org.
 
Knights of Columbus provides scholarships to students whose fathers and grandfathers are members of the Saint Joseph Catholic Church Knights of Columbus. Check with the Knights for current guidelines KoC – St. Joseph's Council 5604 | Charity- Unity- Fraternity (kofc5604.org)

If you have any questions about these processes, please contact Dean Klabik at 941-755-2611 or email office@sjsfl.org.

*Priority will be given to families whose household income is 400% of poverty or below.