Grant & Aid
Financial Assistance
It is understood and appreciated the financial commitment and sacrifice families undertake in deciding to send their children to a Catholic school. Although paying for education is first and foremost the responsibility of a family, St. Joseph School - Fullerton, St. Joseph Church, and the Archdiocese of Baltimore devote significant funds each year to financial aid programs that help assist families. The FACTS financial aid application can be completed for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. PreK4 students are not eligible for financial aid.
Important Application Dates
| Grant & Aid Application Opens - Apply Here | October 15, 2023 |
| Grant & Aid Application Due Date | February 29, 2024 |
Families applying for financial aid will need to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment by February 29, 2024. Applicants must apply online, and there is a $35 application fee.
There is a short grace period to upload 2022 tax documents until mid-March. All other required documents must be uploaded by the February 29th deadline. Please note that this deadline is different from the previous year's deadline and is firm due to the overwhelming amount of applications submitted thus far. Unfortunately, incomplete applications will not be considered because the requests far outweigh the available funds.
For further information or questions, please contact Mrs. Teresa McGuire, FACTS Coordinator, at 410-256-8026 x130 or tmcguire@stjoeschool.org.
Scholarship Opportunities
Knott Scholarships
The Knott Scholarship Funds have been providing merit-based, full-tuition scholarships for academically talented Catholic elementary and secondary school students for 41 years. Awarded in the 4th grade for grades 5 through 8, or 8th grade for grades 9 through 12, scholarships are awarded to Catholic students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore who wish to attend a Catholic school. Applications are available beginning in January and are due in March for awards for the following year. For more information, please visit www.knottscholar.org
The Theresa F. Truschel Charitable Foundation, Inc.
The mission of the charity is to provide scholarships to students attending Catholic schools at all levels within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Please check Theresa F. Truschel Foundation website for the application deadline and requirements.
BOOST - Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today
The state of Maryland enacted the BOOST Scholarship Program in 2016 to give K-12 students from lower-income families an opportunity to find the best educational fit for their needs by awarding applicants with scholarships to attend a nonpublic school. Find out more information about BOOST and the application requirements. The BOOST application will be available in Spring 2023.