Grant & Aid

Financial Assistance

It is understood and appreciated that families undertake financial commitment and sacrifice 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 Kindergarten through 8th-grade students. PreK4 students are not eligible for financial aid.  

Important Application Dates

Grant & Aid Application Opens - Apply HereOctober 15, 2023
Grant & Aid Application Due DateFebruary 29, 2024

Families applying for financial aid must 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.

All required documents must be uploaded by the February 29th deadline. Unfortunately, incomplete applications will not be considered because the requests far outweigh the available funds.

For further information or questions, please get in touch with Mrs. Teresa McGuire, FACTS Coordinator, at 410-256-8026 x130 or tmcguire@stjoeschool.org.


Scholarship Opportunities

Knott Scholarships

The Knott Scholarship Funds have provided 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. The school will notify you if your child qualifies - no need to contact the front office. 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 charity's mission is to provide scholarships to Catholic school students at all levels within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Please check the 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 2024.