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 a family's responsibility, 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 Here | November 1 |
| Grant & Aid Application Due Date | February 28 |
Families applying for financial aid must complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment by February 28, 2025. Applicants must apply online, and there is a $35 application fee.
All required documents must be uploaded by the February 28th deadline. 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 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 - there is 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 March 2025.
The National Scholarship
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will award two $1,000.00 scholarships. Applicants must be current Catholic 8th graders who will attend a Catholic high school in the Fall. Open to both males and females. The deadline is April 1st. For more information, please view the Catholic Daughters of the Americas National Scholarship Application. Questions may be directed to Patricia Walker at apemita3046@gmail.com or 202-255-6405.
The National Education Contest
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas sponsors the National Education Contest open to all grade levels. Categories include art, essay, poetry, computer art, music, and photography. Awards vary at the local, state, and national levels. The deadline is March 1st. For more information, please view the contest requirements. Questions may be directed to Patricia Walker at apemita3046@gmail.com or 202-255-6405.