Tuition & Financial Aid

At La Salle College Preparatory, we recognize that a private school education is a significant investment. Last year, we awarded more than $3 million in financial aid and scholarships. Our Financial Aid Committee reviews all financial aid applications thoroughly, and we strive to assist as many qualified students as possible. Admission decisions and financial aid awards are kept separate, and requesting financial aid in no way jeopardizes your child's opportunity for admission. La Salle uses a third-party partner called FACTS to help determine families' eligibility for financial aid. The family’s total income and assets, number of children attending tuition-charging schools, housing costs, medical expenses, debt obligations, and other special circumstances are also considered. La Salle requires both parents (whether divorced, separated, or never married) to complete the financial aid process. In addition to need-based financial aid, we also offer renewable, merit-based scholarship opportunities for prospective families.

Our Presidential Merit Scholarship and Alumni Association Lasallian Heritage Scholarship are merit-based scholarships that require additional steps for consideration. More information on these scholarships can be found below. Merit-based scholarship applications are available on SchoolAdmin (after submitting an admissions application) and must be submitted by January 13, 2023. Note that merit-based awards are only awarded to incoming freshmen (transfer students are only eligible for need-based financial assistance on a limited basis).

RETURNING FAMILIES:

• Financial Aid FACTS Application
• Priority Deadline: December 15, 2022

NEW & PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES:

• Financial Aid FACTS Application
• Priority Deadline: January 13, 2023 (we are still accepting applications)

Financial Aid Info Night Recording: If you weren't able to join us for our Financial Aid Info Night Webinar, please click here to view a recording of the event. We were grateful to have keynote speaker Alisa Evans join us for our webinar. Alisa has decades of financial experience, serving in leadership roles at the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and currently serves as the CEO of Mission Enrollment, a prominent financial aid and support consulting firm.

Important Reminders:

• Tax Documents: Only 2021 tax documents will be required to complete your application.
• FACTS Support: Help from FACTS is available if you need support during the process of completing your application. You can use their digital assistant chat feature on the login page, refer to the FAQ, or call (866) 315-9262 for assistance with your application and documentation.
• FACTS Application Fee: Note there is a $40 processing fee when submitting your FACTS financial aid application.
• Additional Questions: If you have any questions regarding financial aid, please reach out to our Financial Aid Committee at financialaid@lasallehs.org.

La Salle College Preparatory subscribes to the National Association for Independent Schools (NAIS) guidelines governing financial aid. Therefore, financial aid at La Salle College Preparatory is granted solely on the basis of family need and the availability of funds. Deadlines for financial aid will be strictly followed, and priority consideration will be given to families who meet our set deadlines. Families who do not meet our set deadlines may be at risk of losing their financial aid award or not being eligible for an award (new families).

The school strongly recommends that families begin the financial aid application process early. La Salle College Preparatory has allocated limited funds for Financial Aid and uses the FACTS system to evaluate and award aid to applicants according to financial need. It is important to note that financial aid awards are not four-year awards, and applicants must reapply every year.

For new/incoming families, the school will notify applicants of financial aid awards upon receiving their admissions decision.

For returning families, the school will notify you of your award in January, prior to the re-enrollment process.

As a Lasallian school, La Salle College Preparatory is deeply committed to the mission established by our Founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle, and powerfully expressed in the statement contained in the Rule of the Brothers of the Christian Schools:

“Lasallian education strives to respond to the needs of all youth — especially those who are poor, disadvantaged, or disenfranchised — by conducting schools that are economically, academically, and socially accessible to all.”

In support of this mission, the San Miguel Scholarship, named in honor of the first American Lasallian Saint, is awarded annually to up to seven incoming freshmen. This full-tuition scholarship is offered to Catholic students of academic promise whose family income puts them at or below the federal poverty line. The scholarship is full tuition for four years, including waivers of all textbooks, fees, and uniforms, provided the student maintains an acceptable level of academic achievement, contributes in appropriate ways to the School community, and demonstrates financial need on an annual basis.

Click here to learn more about the San Miguel Scholarship.

This scholarship is available for incoming 9th grade students. Please see the checklist items on SchoolAdmin to fill out the interest form and apply.

The Presidential Merit Scholarship is annually awarded to incoming freshman students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and potential as indicated through their junior high GPA, recommendations from their current school, a personal statement, and La Salle honors placements. Recipients will be awarded a scholarship of up to $12,500, renewable each year of their attendance at La Salle. Once at La Salle, recipients must maintain a 3.7 grade point average every semester with no grade below a C-, and maintain an exemplary discipline and attendance record. This is a merit-based award; families do not need to apply for financial aid in order to apply for the Presidential Merit Scholarship.

Click here to learn more about the Presidential Merit Scholarship.

This scholarship is available for incoming 9th grade students. Please see the checklist items on SchoolAdmin to fill out the interest form and apply.

The Lasallian Heritage Scholarship is sponsored by the La Salle College Preparatory Alumni Association and focuses on recognizing individual students who embody the tenants of faith, service, and community- pillars of our Lasallian tradition. This is a $4,000 scholarship that is applied over four years to the Student’s tuition ($1,000 a year). All prospective freshmen applicants are eligible to apply. For the scholarship to be renewed each school year the student must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the School.

Recipients of the Lasallian Heritage Scholarship will be given the opportunity to work with the Alumni Office and the Alumni Board during their time at La Salle. This may include assisting with and attending alumni events and serving as an Ambassador of the Alumni Association for the student body. Exact responsibilities will be mutually agreed upon based on the student’s schedule and availability.

Applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria: leadership/involvement within their community, service, and citizenship. The recipient will be notified by mail in their acceptance packet. The official award will be presented at the recipient’s 8th Grade Awards Ceremony.

The application for the Alumni Lasallian Heritage Scholarship is available via SchoolAdmin. The deadline for applications is January 13, 2023.

Please see the checklist items on SchoolAdmin to fill out the interest form and apply.

The Baumer Scholarship is awarded to one student each year who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and potential as indicated through junior high GPA, response to an essay prompt, recommendations from their current school, an excellent Placement test score, as well as familial military affiliation.

This is a $7,500 scholarship. Once at La Salle, recipients will be expected to participate in the “Support Our Troops” Club. This is a merit-based award; families do not need to apply for financial aid in order to apply for the Baumer Scholarship.

Click here to learn more about the Baumer Scholarship.

The application for the Baumer Scholarship is available via SchoolAdmin. The deadline for applications is January 13, 2023.

Please see the checklist items on SchoolAdmin to fill out the interest form and apply.