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Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition Costs for 2011-2012 School Year:

Students from an Erie Catholic Parish $6,995
* Non-Catholic Fee- $325
* There are no additional fundraising fees.
* Additional fees may apply for seniors, athletes, non-Catholic students, and families choosing a special payment plan.

Payment Plan Options:

Payment in Full: Due on or before July 1, 2012

Payment by Semester: 50% due on or before July 1, 2012 and 50% due at the semester change. Villa assesses a $50 fee for using this service.

FACTS payment plan: Payments are spread over a 10 month period beginning July 2012.* Please register at the following link by June 15th 2012.* Villa assesses a $100 fee for using this service. FACTS Tuition

The actual cost of educating a Villa student is $11,395. This means that every student that attends Villa receives a $4,400 scholarship. A quality education is an investment in your child's future. We strive to keep the cost of this investment as low as possible for the families that we serve. The difference between the actual cost and tuition is made up through the continual support of very generous benefactors.

Financial Aid Program
Students that are applying to Villa Maria Academy may apply for financial aid. There are two primary sources of financial aid. The Erie Diocese grants awards from the Bishop Assistance Plan and from the STAR Foundation. These awards range from $400 - $1000. Applications must be submitted directly to the Diocese. VMA grants awards from the Villa Scholarship Fund and the VMA Leadership Foundation (PA Tuition Tax Credit Program). These awards range from $500 to $2000. Only two applications need to be completed; one for both Diocesan grants and one for both Villa grants. To be eligible for Villa grants, you must apply for Diocesan financial aid. Each parent is also encouraged to inquire at their parish or community organization to determine if they offer any financial aid for high school. The deadline for Villa Maria Academy and Diocesan Financial Aid applications and all scholarship applications is March 1, 2012.

ALL TUITION INVOICES AND RELATED INFORMATION ARE MAILED DIRECTLY TO PARENTS IN MID-MAY.

Please direct any tuition related questions to Dawn Slokan, Director of Finance at 838-2061 Ext 3226 or to Ms. Teresa Fratus at 453-7737 ext 2251.