The following are the steps and expectations in applying for financial assistance for Kindergarten through grade 12. We require all families who would like to be considered for financial assistance to submit the TADS (Tuition Aid Data Service) form.  Please read carefully and if you have any questions you may contact us at 651-228-1161 ext. 315   How to Qualify: Tuition Aid Data Service: Saint Agnes requires all families seeking financial assistance to fill out the TADS financial aid form. TADS will send Saint Agnes a detailed report of the needs of each family. We will use this report when distributing financial assistance. We will inform each family of the financial assistance awarded by the end of May. TADS forms are available the day of our high school entrance test or from the Financial Aid Office after the first week of December.  Types of Aid: Archdiocesan Aid: The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis provides financial assistance to families of high school students who have extreme financial needs. In order to be considered for aid through the Archdiocese, the TADS financial assistance form must be completed and returned to TADS by the end of February for the next school year. If you qualify for Archdiocesan aid, it will be noted on your financial assistance package. Saint Agnes Scholarships: There is no formal application for these scholarships. Scholarships will be given to students of families who have submitted a TADS form and who show need and meet the criteria of the scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded based on availability of funds. Saint Agnes Grants:  Those who have submitted a TADS form may also be eligible for grants. The awarding of grants will be based solely on the information received from TADS and availability of funds. Testing Scholarships: Saint Agnes awards a $1,000 scholarship to the top ten percent test scorers on our freshman entrance exam. The exam must be taken at Saint Agnes on the primary testing date. Testing takes place in January before a student's freshman year. KidsFirst: KidsFirst is a program for public school students transferring to a private school in grades 1-6. Applications can be picked up in the grade school office after the first week of January for the next school year. Families should notify the Financial Aid Office if they are applying for this program. The Ancient Order of Hibernians: The AOH provides a $1500 scholarship to practicing Catholic students in grades 9-12 who have a minimum of 50% Irish heritage, maintain at least a B grade average and who demonstrate financial need.  To apply, student must submit an essay entitled "What my Irish Heritage Means to Me." Essays should be no more than 750 words, typed, and submitted to the financial aid office by April 30th. St. Joseph’s Academy Scholarships: Students whose mother or grandmother attended St. Joseph’s Academy in St. Paul may be eligible for high school scholarships from the St. Joseph’s Academy Alumni Association. To apply, send a self-addresses stamped envelope to Ms. Rita Ryan, 1450 Bidwell St #102  W. St. Paul, MN 55118    Ways to Supplement Tuition: Metrodome/Excel Program: Parents can work events at the Metrodome or Excel Center and earn credit towards their child’s tuition. We have three different foundations we are affiliated with for these programs. For more information contact Mary Vandagriff - day phone 651-398-8321or Bob Howard - day phone 612-672-2470. Summer Work-Study: Students can apply to work at the school during the summer. Applications should be filled out by April 15. Applications can be picked up in the Financial Aid Office. Students will be earning credits at the rate of $9.50 an hour. All credits will be applied to the upcoming school year. This program is for high school students.    Methods of Payment: TADS:  Saint Agnes Schools is contracting with Tuition Aid Data Services as its tuition collection service.   TADS allows parents more flexibility in payment plans and dates for those families who are unable to, or choose not to, pay tuition in full at the beginning of the school year. After receiving information from Saint Agnes Schools, TADS will provide each family with a three-page print out. The first two pages must be signed and returned to TADS. The last page will show your financial assistance package as well as information on reviewing your account on line. In order for your child to be fully registered, your tuition contract must be signed and returned.                             Tuition Policies: The following policies apply to delinquent tuition. Only the Head of Schools may approve exceptions to this policy. If tuition cannot be paid on time, you must communicate with the Head of Schools to prevent enforcement of delinquent tuition procedures. When tuition is delinquent: Students cannot begin a semester. Students may not receive semester grades. Transcripts of students may not be released. Students may not receive a diploma. No student can participate in any activities until their tuition agreement is signed and returned. Tuition payments start in July or August. All tuition must be paid in full by the end of the current school year. Tuition for seniors must be paid by May 15 of their graduating year. No transcripts/records will be released until tuition is paid in full.