February, 21 st, 2018 Financial Aid Night
Introductions Paul Mullaney President of BNI Lorenza Pastrick Principal of BNI Nancy Repay Director of Admissions Renee Nagdeman Director of Finance
Our Goal Tonight Our Goal Tonight Review BNI Tuition & Fees Review BNI Scholarships Review BNI Financial Aid Review Indiana School Choice Program Answer Questions
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TUITION 2017-2018 Tuition Diocesan Rate Non Diocesan Rate rate per child total rate per child total 1 child 8400 8400 1 child 8950 8950 2 children 7900 15800 2 children 8060 16120 3 children 5370 16110 3 children 5530 16950 INCLUDES TEXTBOOKS Fees amount to about $260 Does not include fundraising and service hours
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
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
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).
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
Need-Based Scholarships Final Component Copy of 2017 tax return REQUIRED NOTE- Some scholarships are based on Financial Need
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 www.dcgary.org Copies of your 2017 Federal Income Tax Form BNI financial aid online https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3xv07
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
Scholarship Example Entire Name Home Address Home Phone Number FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Nancy Repay 1519 Hoffman Avenue Hammond, IN 46327 219-932-9058 FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
IF YOU MISS THE DEADLINE Your child loses all eligibility for Scholarships Financial Aid
Financial Aid and Scholarships When will you know if you received Financial Aid or Scholarships? Letters stating your status will be mailed in March.
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.
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
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
Examples of school choice voucher 2017-2018 Hammond 90% voucher, 1 child, Diocesan $2344.57 $235/mo 90% voucher, 1 child, non-diocesan $2894.57 $290/mo 50% voucher, 1 child, Diocesan $5035.87 $505/mo 50% voucher, 1 child, non- Diocesan $5585.87 $560/mo Highland 90% voucher, 1 child, Diocesan $3289.69 $330/mo 90% voucher, 1 child, non-diocesan $3839.69 $385/mo 50% voucher, 1 child, Diocesan $5560.94 $560/mo 50% voucher, 1 child, non-diocesan $6110.94 $615/mo
Thank You for Coming! If you have further questions please feel free to contact our school at 219-932-9058 www.bishopnoll.org