Application Process

Important Deadlines

January 15:  Applications are delivered to schools & distribution to families begin

February 13 & 14:  Annual Parish Collection for the Augustine Educational Foundation

March 25:  Deadline for families to turn scholarship applications to schools

May 19:  Written notification for all schools and families via US Mail

May 22:  First round of recipient's enrollment confirmation due

June 26:  Second round of recipient's enrollment confirmation due

September 11:  Final round of recipient's enrollment confirmation due

September 30:  Checks sent to schools with confirmed recipient’s list

Special requests:

• Please only one application per family.

• Voucher forms are available for families that make under $25,000 per year.

• Applications sent directly to Private School Aid Service will not be considered.

• Applications must be turned into the school for principal signature.

• Please only parents and/or guardians that have a financial need apply to the

AEF tuition scholarship program.

• Applicants are required to make a copy of their application prior to submittal for

principal’s signature.

• School offices are asked to please keep a record of names of families that apply for AEF tuition

assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get an application?

Applications are available at all Hawaii Catholic schools.

Who is eligible for a scholarship?

All students (grades K-12) who will attend a Hawaii Catholic School during the 2010-2011 school year. You don’t have to be currently enrolled to apply for a scholarship, but you do need to be officially enrolled at the time the scholarship is awarded.

How much are the scholarships?

The amount of the tuition scholarship varies from year to year. For the 2009-10 school year, the scholarships awarded were $1,000 (grades K-8) and $1,250 (grades 9-12).

Do I have to make a certain amount of money to apply for a scholarship? No, any family can apply for a scholarship. A priority is given to financially needy families.

What if I am applying for more than one student?

One application per family please, even if the children attend different schools.

Do I have to be Catholic to apply?

No. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of religion or race.

Can students from public schools apply?

Yes, if they intend to enroll in a HCS for the 2010-2011 school year.

Do I have to reapply each year?

Yes, you must reapply for a tuition scholarship each year.

Why do I have to pay $17.00? To cover the cost of processing and evaluating your family’s

scholarship application by Private School Aid Service.

Do I have to pay the $17.00 fee for each student applicant?

Fees are assessed on a per family basis, not a per student basis. A family with two or more student applicants, would still pay $17.00.

What if I cannot afford to pay the $17.00 processing fee?

Please call the Foundation directly.

When do I find out if I will receive a scholarship?

All applicants will be notified by letter on or shortly after May 19, 2010 if they will or will not receive a scholarship. Late applications and applications sent directly to Private School Aid Service will not be considered. All must have the signature of a Hawaii Catholic school principal.

Will I receive a check for the scholarship if I am approved?

The scholarship check will be sent directly to your child’s school for credit to the tuition account on or shortly after September 30, 2010.  Scholarships can only be applied to the student’s tuition account.

Be sure to read the front page of the application for additional instructions. If you have further questions, please contact Sue Ferandin at (808) 203-6736 or email sue@augustinefoundation.org.