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Powers Catholic has been a leader in academic excellence and Catholic education for almost 60 years. To that end, we understand that a Catholic education comes with sacrifice and we are steadfast in our commitment to provide a quality Catholic education that is affordable to students and families from a range of economic backgrounds, while still compensating our teachers fairly. With the generous support of donors, our Catholic community, and our cost savings initiatives, no family pays 100% of the cost to educate a Powers Catholic student. The cost to educate one student for the 2026-2027 school year, as determined by our Finance Committee, is $12,777, but with gratitude to our supporters, our tuition for the 2026-2027school year is set at $11,250.
Powers Catholic tuition assistance is determined by FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment, a third party. Last year we awarded almost $900,000 between scholarships, diocesan aid and tuition assistance donations. All admissions decisions are made separately from tuition assistance determinations. We strongly encourage every family that feels they cannot afford the full tuition rate, or who has a student applying for scholarships, to apply for FACTS. For more information on tuition and available resources, please continue reading. Questions can be directed to our Admissions Office at (810)591-4741, ext. 6, or [email protected] Tuition and Fees for 2026-2027: Tuition: $11,250 Application/Registration fee*: $100 *Fee is deducted from tuition IF tuition is paid in-full by June 5th each year. Payment Schedule Option 1 Tuition paid in-full, submitted to our business office in cash, by check or M.O., or via credit card (in online portal, 3% fee.) Due June 5th Option 2 12 monthly payments, submitted to our business office in cash, by check or M.O., or via credit card (in online portal, 3% fee.) Due the 5th of each month, June – May Option 3 12 monthly payments automatically deducted from your bank account via ACH Deducted the 15th of each month, June – May Tuition Assistance & GrantsPlease read below to explore all the ways to reduce tuition costs. Through all of these programs, we were able to reduce tuition costs for our families by almost $1M last year. Coupled with an additional $100,000 aid from the Diocese of Lansing and $150,000 from local Catholic parishes, many Powers Catholic families are experiencing how affordable high-quality Catholic education can be.
Timeline for Assistance/Scholarship Information In order to allow our families time to plan for tuition payments and the feasibility of a Catholic education, all families who apply for FACTS and scholarships will receive one offer of assistance on May 8, 2026. It will include all diocesan, Powers Catholic and scholarship awards. This offer is contingent upon having a zero balance for the preceding school year. Between May 8 and June 15, if you have any emergent concerns that affect your financial need, please contact the accounts receivable office. Your family will have until June 15, 2026 to accept the tuition assistance package and your tuition payments will begin. If your family chooses to not accept the tuition assistance package by June 15, or does not begin tuition payments, all funds will revert to Powers Catholic HS to be reallocated to families if needed. You will need to reapply for aid, knowing that funds may be depleted. More information for all of these programs are available at www.powerscatholic.org/affordable-tuition |
FACTS/tuition ASsistance application
The FACTS application for Tuition Assistance may be found HERE. There is a $35 application fee; however, only one application needs to be submitted per family to simultaneously apply for PCHS Tuition Assistance, aid at many or our K-8 partner schools, and the Diocese of Lansing Scholarship. All necessary documentation should be submitted no later than March 1*. Documentation may be uploaded through the FACTS website, faxed to (866)315-9264 or mailed to: FACTS Grand & Aid Assessment PO Box 82524 Lincoln, NE 68501 Please be sure to include the applicant ID on all faxed and mailed correspondence. For any questions with FACTS or any assistance with applying, please contact Ann Bettys at [email protected]. You can also speak to a FACTS Customer Care Representative at (866)441-4637. *for families not enrolled with us until after the March 1st deadline, late applications will be accepted and reviewed as funds are available; however, the additional $1000 from the Diocese of Lansing will NOT be available. Parish Assistance
Parish Assistance Some parishes offer assistance to their students attending Powers Catholic High School. You should contact your parish business office to see if there is assistance available and follow their application process. Diocese of Lansing Scholarships
The Diocese of Lansing has scholarships available to Catholic students enrolling in grades 6-12 at any Catholic school within the diocese. Scholarships for students in grades 9-12 are $500 - $1,500, depending on need, and for students in grades K-8 are $750. The application is available online at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid and must be completed (or postmarked) by March 1st. There is an application fee for this program. Please note: By utilizing the Powers Catholic FACTS form for Variable Tuition you will be automatically considered for the Diocese of Lansing scholarships, if you meet their criteria AND you meet the filing date of 3/1. You DO NOT need to submit the form twice. Scholarship Opportunities
Many generous benefactors have contributed to the following service and needs-based scholarships listed below. Each application has slightly different criteria, as described on the individual applications. For questions regarding these scholarships, please contact The Office of Advancement at [email protected] or 810-591-0100. Scholarship Opportunities All scholarship applications for the upcoming academic year must be submitted by May 1. Step 1: Fill out the Scholarship Student Cover Page Sheet (click on the link for PDF) Step 2: Click on a Scholarship below Alec Gomez Scholarship Mary Anne Tremaine Scholarship Angelica J. Rachor Scholarship Concerned Citizen Grant Daniel W. Cronin Scholarship Donald C. Wujciak Scholarship Dr. Kaylani Misra STEM Scholarship East Court Scholarship Elizabeth & Gail Hallman Courage Scholarship Father Norman Anthony Dukette Scholarship Harley Scholarship Jae Sook Scholarship John J. McIlduff Scholarship John Reynolds & Thomas Dutkowski Scholarship Kathryn Arlene Sissor Rachor Scholarship Mimi Harris Morgan Lady Charger Scholarship Mrs. Mary Milne Scholarship Owen D. Fisher Scholarship Pat Haley Ironman Scholarship Sonya Carson Scholarship William & Jeanne Martin Scholarship Student Referral Program
All of Genesee County Catholic Schools are participating in a student referral program that allows your family the opportunity to receive money towards your student's tuition. If you have a relative, friend, or neighbor that may be interested in joining any Genesee County Catholic School for the first time, please download this form and submit it to the appropriate school. If your referral leads to a new student enrolling at one of the elementary schools you will earn $500 towards your student's tuition or $1,000 if a new student enrolls at Powers Catholic High School. Concessions
After COIVD, many of the groups we were in contact with reformed in different ways. However, we do know that there are many groups out there working for tuition dollars. The ones we know of are listed below, if you hear of a new one, please let us know and we will share the info! CHAOS - A parent organization that earns tuition dollars by volunteering at venues such as UM-Ann Arbor, Comerica Park, Ford Field, Cobo Hall, LCA, etc. Email [email protected] for further information. HFEST - A parent organization that earns tuition dollars by volunteering at venues such as Pine Knob, Meadowbrook and Ford Field. Email [email protected] Education Loan Options
An additional option for helping finance tuition costs is to apply for a K-12 education loan. Many loan organizations offer these types of opportunities; however we have worked with two specific companies, Sallie Mae and Your Tuition Solution. If you would like more information from Sallie Mae, please visit https://www.salliemae.com/student-loans/student-loans-for-parents/private-school-loan/ . More information for Your Tuition Solution can be found at www.yourtuitionsolution.com. |
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