All SPCS Families Eligible for NC Opportunity Scholarship
Every family at St. Peter Catholic School is eligible to apply for the NC Opportunity Scholarship because of two important changes: no income cap and no requirement to have been enrolled in a public school previously.
As a non-profit organization, our school is 100% dependent on tuition; we receive no government funding. As the costs to run a private school continue to increase, we are grateful that many more of our families will be able to receive discounts on tuition through the NC Opportunity Scholarship. While it is the responsibility of each family to apply for the scholarship, our staff will provide our families with all the information necessary to apply.
Being awarded the scholarship is independent from receiving an offer to enroll at St. Peter Catholic School. Students interested in St. Peter Catholic School must complete our application and assessment process in order to receive an offer to enroll at St. Peter.
As a non-profit organization, our school is 100% dependent on tuition; we receive no government funding. As the costs to run a private school continue to increase, we are grateful that many more of our families will be able to receive discounts on tuition through the NC Opportunity Scholarship. While it is the responsibility of each family to apply for the scholarship, our staff will provide our families with all the information necessary to apply.
Being awarded the scholarship is independent from receiving an offer to enroll at St. Peter Catholic School. Students interested in St. Peter Catholic School must complete our application and assessment process in order to receive an offer to enroll at St. Peter.
Frequent Asked Questions
How do I apply for the NC Opportunity Scholarship?
The application is online. Click here to get started.
When can I apply?
The application window opens February 1, 2024.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Yes. The deadline is February 29, 2024.
How much money could this save our family?
Scholarship amounts will range from approximately $3,000 to approximately $7,000 and will depend on your household income and the number of people in your household. The chart below can help you estimate what you might receive. The scholarship covers both tuition and registration fees. Please note the chart below is ESTIMATED and will be updated in late January.
The application is online. Click here to get started.
When can I apply?
The application window opens February 1, 2024.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Yes. The deadline is February 29, 2024.
How much money could this save our family?
Scholarship amounts will range from approximately $3,000 to approximately $7,000 and will depend on your household income and the number of people in your household. The chart below can help you estimate what you might receive. The scholarship covers both tuition and registration fees. Please note the chart below is ESTIMATED and will be updated in late January.
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How do I calculate my income for 2023?
The NC State Education Assistance Authority has an income calculator. Is my child guaranteed a scholarship? If the number of eligible applications exceeds the amount of funds available, students will be added to a waitlist to fill slots that may become available at a later date. Applying between February 1 and March 1 will give your family the best opportunity to receive the scholarship. Eligible applications submitted between February 1- March 1 will be awarded based on household income, starting with Award Tier 1. Scholarships will be offered to families in Award Tiers 2-4 as funds remain available. Where can I learn more? More details are on the Opportunity Scholarship website. What about other tuition assistance opportunities? The NC Opportunity Scholarship is the primary and most robust scholarship offered to students at St. Peter. You can learn about other opportunities by clicking here. Will St. Peter Catholic Church still offer tuition assistance? Families who apply for assistance from the church will be required to document that they applied for the NC Opportunity Scholarship and were denied any funding from it. My family already receives the Opportunity Scholarship. What does this mean for us? Families who currently receive the scholarship will be prompted to renew their scholarship in the traditional manner. The renewals will take place before new scholarships are awarded, giving current recipients priority. |
Before you apply for the NC Opportunity Scholarship, you will need to have the following information and documents:
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