Applying for Financial Aid

Saint Mary's High School has a long tradition of creating opportunities for any child to be able to receive a Catholic education. An education from our institution is an investment into your child's future, and we believe it is one of the best investments you can make. With that investment comes the actual cost of our education through our school's tuition. In order to help offset that cost, we have provided a financial aid process for all of our families. Our financial aid process is divided into two areas; Tuition Assistance and Scholarships.

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026

Priority tuition assistance applications have closed and financial aid priority is given to all applicants who submitted their applications before the deadline. If you are a late applicant, you still need to create a FACTS application as part of the admissions process.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR NEW STUDENTS

January 23, 2026- 8th Grade Day from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM

We invite your 8th grade student to our campus for a day filled with exciting presentations, campus tours and classroom demonstrations. Registration is required for this event; please sign up here.

January 24, 2026- First High School Placement Test from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

This test is required for all incoming Freshmen and more information can be found below.

February 17, 2026- Financial Aid Applications Close

All documentation must be uploaded to FACTS by this date. Applications will not be reviewed until all documents are submitted.

March 2, 2026 - Arena Work Program Applications Open

Applications will open for our Arena Work Program. More information about this program can be found below.

TUITION ASSISTANCE

Tuition Assistance is need-based and determined by a variety of factors, including family size, income, net worth, number of children for whom the family pays tuition, and other data. This data is collected through FACTS, a third-party company that specializes in collecting and evaluating information. The application for Tuition Assistance opens December 1st, 2025 and will remain open until February 17th, 2026.

THE PARENT VOLUNTEER WORK PROGRAM

The SMHS Parent Volunteer Work Program is a tuition assistance opportunity through assigned volunteer work at arenas and sports venues in the surrounding area. In exchange for hours worked, Saint Mary's High School will place a credit on your students' FACTS accounts to be used towards tuition balance ONLY.

- - A's & Rivercats Games- Sacramento | Group receives 12% of profits earned for an event.
  - Levi Stadium- Santa Clara (Additional in-house training required) | $250 per person for NFL event & $225 non-NFL event.
  - Adventist Health Stockton Arena- Stockton | Group receives 10% of the profit earned for an event.
  - Stockton Ports Stadium- Stockton (Additional in-house training required) | Group receives 10% of profit earned for an event.

All volunteers must be 21 or older. All applicants MUST fill out a tuition assistance and admissions application before applying for this program.

Applications will open March 2nd, 2026.

There are three steps to getting cleared to work the concession stand at our local events.

Go to ServSafe.com- complete ServSafe Food Handler California Online Course & Assessment $15- Print Certificate
Go to ServSafe.com- complete ServSafe Alcohol California Online Course- $15- Print Certificate
Go to California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Register with ABC as a server on the RBS Portal- $3- Print Registration Card

All 3 Certificates must be turned into Ms. Lori Green at the Mandatory Parent Meeting in May before you are eligible to participate in this program.

If you have any questions feel free to contact Ms. Green at 209-957-3340 ext. 111

CUT TUITION COSTS THROUGH YOUR EVERYDAY SHOPPING

Did you know? Your regular spending on groceries, gas, coffee, home improvement, clothing, or dining out can earn you more than $1,000 yearly toward tuition or other school-related costs. Put simply, your everyday expenses can help you save money!

Here’s how it works:

Join Saint Mary's RaiseRight program and buy physical, eGift, or reloadable gift cards to use as payment for your everyday expenses.Sign Up for RaiseRight here!
Brands automatically give up to 20% of every gift card purchase back to the school.
The school then credits that percentage directly to your tuition account.
Share the above link with family and friends to help you earn even more!

Plus, with a mobile app available for instant access to eGift cards and reload purchases, you can shop with gift cards and earn anytime, anywhere.

If you'd like to learn more about Saint Mary's RaiseRight Program or have questions, contact Maia Aguirre at [email protected]. If you already have the enrollment code, visit RaiseRight.com/Enroll to sign up and get started.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

When do I need to apply by and what happens after I fill out the application?

Our tuition assistance application will close on February 17th, 2026. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed financial aid. It is a common misconception that FACTS awards financial aid. Unfortunately, they do not. Instead, they calculate the family’s estimated need and the school works to provide tuition assistance knowing that our funds are limited since the school’s financial aid funding comes from designated donor support. We work very hard to allocate the limited funds available to us in a fair and equitable manner.

If I have a student currently attending Saint Mary's High School, do I need to complete the FACTS application every school year?

Yes. You must complete your FACTS Application to be considered for Financial Aid every year. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and remain in good disciplinary standing to be eligible for continuing assistance.

When will I be notified whether I have received tuition assistance?

For new students, once your child has officially entered the enrollment process in late March, your tuition assistance or awarded scholarships will be listed on your Financial Agreement. For current students, during the enrollment process of their next school year, they will be listed on your Financial Agreement.

Are there other opportunities to make tuition and fees more affordable?

Yes, families can apply for the Arena Volunteer Program (listed above) or families can also apply for extended payment plans through YourTuitionSolution.com by clicking on the thumbnail below.

Extended payment plans are available from Your Tuition Solution. Please note that this option would be a personal loan. Plans range from 24 to 84 months and cover tuition amounts to $50,000. Interest rates are fixed and can be as low as 4.99% APR. There are no application or origination fees and no prepayment penalty which allows parents to pay the loan off early if they’d prefer. Call (800) 920-9777, email [email protected] or visit their website at yourtuitionsolution.com

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT FINANCIAL AID?

Contact our Financial Aid Department at [email protected]