February, 21 st, Financial Aid Night

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1 February, 21 st, 2018 Financial Aid Night

2 Introductions Paul Mullaney President of BNI Lorenza Pastrick Principal of BNI Nancy Repay Director of Admissions Renee Nagdeman Director of Finance

3 Our Goal Tonight Our Goal Tonight Review BNI Tuition & Fees Review BNI Scholarships Review BNI Financial Aid Review Indiana School Choice Program Answer Questions

4 Worth The Investment! Christ Centered Education College Prep Curriculum 99% College Attendance Rate Can complete 1 yr of college 21 st Century Learning Technology Family Safety Perfect Size

5 TUITION Tuition Diocesan Rate Non Diocesan Rate rate per child total rate per child total 1 child child children children children children INCLUDES TEXTBOOKS Fees amount to about $260 Does not include fundraising and service hours

6 DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Discounts Available Family discount of $1,000 for two children SCRIP You buy gift cards and receive 50% of the profit EXAMPLE: If you buy $100 of Speedway gift cards and their profit equates to $4.00. You receive $2.00 towards your child s tuition

7 Scholarships We have over $55,000 in scholarships to offer To Qualify you MUST PROVIDE Scholarship List Identify what you are applying for Additional Requirements Essay See Top of Form Copy of 2017 taxes (if need-based) All Proper Documentation

8 Scholarships List of Scholarships - Marked Only need 1 essay (except for scholarships with specific guidelines) Essay should have a cover page with the student s name and the name of the scholarship(s).

9 Additional Requirements Some Scholarships Require Additional Essay TYPE IT PROOFREAD IT USE PROPER WRITING STRUCTURE NAME ONLY ON COVER SHEET OF ESSAY Letter of Recommendation TEACHER COACH AVOID PARENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

10 Need-Based Scholarships Final Component Copy of 2017 tax return REQUIRED NOTE- Some scholarships are based on Financial Need

11 Financial Aid We give over $120,000 in Financial Aid Not the same as Gary Diocesan Aid You can get both If you attend a Gary Diocesan Parish, you must apply for their aid if applying for BNI aid. Forms you MUST submit FACTS Form Copies of your 2017 Federal Income Tax Form BNI financial aid online

12 Timeline Everything for scholarships must be submitted by Wednesday, March 7th by 3:00pm. Please submit in a sealed 9x12 envelope labeled Entire Name Home Address Home Phone Number FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

13 Scholarship Example Entire Name Home Address Home Phone Number FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Nancy Repay 1519 Hoffman Avenue Hammond, IN FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

14 IF YOU MISS THE DEADLINE Your child loses all eligibility for Scholarships Financial Aid

15 Financial Aid and Scholarships When will you know if you received Financial Aid or Scholarships? Letters stating your status will be mailed in March.

16 REGISTRATION Registration Night Wednesday, March 21 st 6:00 7:30 PM Should take about 30 minutes Select your schedule $200 non-refundable fee Please note you can register anytime after March 21 st. However, the freshman class will be closed at 160 students.

17 Indiana School Choice Program You may be eligible to have the state of Indiana pay for some of your tuition. Family income must meet state requirements Must be accepted by BNI Applications done by BNI Must turn in copy of 2017 Taxes Service hours and Fundraising

18 Indiana School Choice You may be eligible to have the state of Indiana pay for some of your tuition Continuing Choice Scholarship Pathway Previous Choice Scholarship Pathway Previous SGO Award Pathway Special Education Pathway F School Pathway 2 Semesters in a Public School Pathway Sibling Pathway

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20 Examples of school choice voucher Hammond 90% voucher, 1 child, Diocesan $ $235/mo 90% voucher, 1 child, non-diocesan $ $290/mo 50% voucher, 1 child, Diocesan $ $505/mo 50% voucher, 1 child, non- Diocesan $ $560/mo Highland 90% voucher, 1 child, Diocesan $ $330/mo 90% voucher, 1 child, non-diocesan $ $385/mo 50% voucher, 1 child, Diocesan $ $560/mo 50% voucher, 1 child, non-diocesan $ $615/mo

21 Thank You for Coming! If you have further questions please feel free to contact our school at