Tuition Assistance Information

Mater Dei High School uses FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment to conduct financial need analysis. The application process for Tuition Assistance is separate from the admissions process. Please understand that Tuition Assistance grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to those who qualify.

New families may begin the Tuition Assistance process before the official notification of their student’s acceptance and final registration. However, they must be Early Qualified  by Mater Dei before they will hear back from the financial review committee on their potential Tuition Assistance grant. It is advised that families work on admissions and Tuition Assistance applications concurrently. Returning families must re-apply for Tuition Assistance each year. 

As stated above, need based Tuition Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis to those families who qualify. The deadline for completed packets is December 9, 2024.

We continue to accept and review Tuition Assistance applications beyond this date. However, given the demand for need-based Tuition Assistance, we make every attempt to provide assistance to qualified families, but strongly encourage applicants to comply with deadlines and required paperwork. For incoming freshman families, if you do not meet the December 9, 2024 deadline, you will be notified of your Tuition Assistance grant after February 21, 2025.

Families that submit their Tuition Assistance application with the proper supporting documents after the deadline run the risk of not receiving Tuition Assistance for the next school year.

We are pleased to inform you about a recent tax bill that introduces a noteworthy provision tailored to families paying private school tuition. The 529 plan, a valuable educational savings option that allows parents to contribute with after-tax dollars, has undergone an expansion. This development translates to the advantage of your money growing tax-free, exempt from capital gains taxes when utilized for higher education expenses.

With the new tax bill in place, families now have the opportunity to withdraw up to $10,000 annually (per child) from the 529 plan, specifically for private or religious school expenses. Notably, the tax benefits applicable for higher education expenses will also be extended to these withdrawals.

We highly encourage all our families to delve into the 529 plan strategy and engage in discussions with your tax professional. By doing so, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential tax benefits awaiting you in light of these recent changes.

Should you have questions about tuition and need based Tuition Assistance, please contact Janet Cruz at (714) 850-9504. 

If you have questions about your file after it is received at FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at (866) 441-4637.

Receiving tuition assistance is a privilege and as the parent of your child, you are entering into a partnership with Mater Dei High School which is investing in your child’s education. By accepting the tuition assistance as listed above, you the parent / guardian agree to the following requirements for the tuition assistance grant from Mater Dei High School. 

1. Academic Performance: Student must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 throughout the academic period associated with the tuition assistance as stated above.
2. Behavior & Conduct: As a representative of Mater Dei High School, student must demonstrate good behavior both on and off campus.
3. Discipline Record: Student must maintain a clean disciplinary record with no major infractions as stated in the Mater Dei High School Parent-Student Handbook.
4. Community Involvement: Student must complete required number of service hours each semester as listed in the Mater Dei High School Parent-Student Handbook.
5. Attendance: Student must maintain an attendance record in compliance with the Mater Dei High School Parent-Student Handbook.

If these requirements are not met for the duration of the period that the above tuition assistance is granted, the tuition assistance may be removed from your account and future financial assistance may be forfeited as determined by the school’s administration.