Tuition assistance for St. John’s School families is available from resources provided by the Archdiocese of Washington (ADW), the Thomas Combs Fund, and the Monsignor Harris Scholarship Fund. The tuition assistance and scholarships are available on an annual basis to families who have a financial need. Parents are required to submit a single Private School Aid Service Form in order to qualify for the ADW Tuition Assistance program or either of the two Scholarship Funds.

For the 2011 – 2012 School Year, a total of $94,000 in tuition assistance and scholarship awards was available for distribution. Of this amount, $25,000 was made available from the Archdiocese of Washington, $54,000 was made available from the Combs Fund, and the remaining $15,000 came from the Monsignor Harris Fund. While the amount may vary from year to year dependent upon investment results and donations, it is anticipated that this generosity will continue for the foreseeable future. Adjudication of the individual familial award amounts is determined by the pastor and the principal, regardless of the tuition assistance/scholarship source.

The ADW offers tuition assistance grants to families with demonstrated financial need as determined by Private School Aid Service (PSAS). The application process consists of a single 4-page application to be filed by mail, fax or through the online application by December 2, 2011.

NOTE: SJS code is: 9798.

To complete the Private School Aid Service (PSAS) Form online Click Here!

Families wishing to apply for financial aid are asked to complete the financial aid application for the ADW. Applications can be obtained from www.catholicschoolswork.org. Click on “tuition assistance” and follow the menu options. Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope to the school office/rectory by the end of February of each year for consideration and application to the following year’s tuition. All information contained in the request forms remains confidential between the applicant, the pastor, and the principal. For additional information, please contact the St. John’s School office at 301-373-2142.

Scrip Program:
Please check out our Scrip Program page for information about reducing your tuition by simply purchasing gift cards for groceries, gas and other necessary items. There is no cost to participate, and many school families have earned substantial tuition savings through this program.

High School Tuition Assistance: The High School tuition assistance forms are now available online. They can be downloaded from www.catholicschoolswork.org.