Powers Catholic High School is committed to helping to make Catholic education affordable for each and every student. Because of the generosity of many donors, alumni, and our Catholic community, no family at Powers Catholic pays the true cost to educate. Variable Tuition and other resources, including parish support and other programs to assist our families, increase affordability for every family seeking a Powers Catholic education. For more information on tuition and available resources, please contact the Admissions Office at (810)591-4741, ext. 6.
The FACTS application for Variable Tuition 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 Variable Tuition, 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 Carey Jones 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 6-11 at any Catholic school within the diocese. Scholarships for students in grades 9-12 are $1,000 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 Advancementat [email protected]or 810-591-0100.
Scholarship Opportunities
All scholarship applications for the upcoming academic year must be submitted by May 1.
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.
