Financial Assistance

Deadline For Applications: February 17th, 2012

In order to help families who cannot afford the full financial cost of an education at St. Andrew's Regional High School, financial assistance is a possibility. We believe that your child’s future is important.
The financial resources of this school are very limited. Except for the government grant, which represents about 40% to 50% of the school’s expenditures, the school's income is based on tuition fees paid by the parents and some very limited donations by generous individuals.

Following Christian values and teachings, we try to assist those who cannot afford to pay the regular school fees. As funds for financial assistance are always limited, we ask all applicants to consider all other forms of assistance. For example: assistance from grandparents and/or other relatives if at all possible. Only as a last resort should parents seek the school’s financial assistance.

As funds available for assistance may vary from year to year, it is expected that applicants will apply each year that their child(ren) is in the school. The availability of funds will dictate the amount of assistance awarded for each child. It is the intention of the Financial Assistance Committee to assist the greatest number of students possible, therefore the financial assistance given may not be for the full amount requested on the application.

Upon improvement of the applicant's financial situation, he or she is expected to notify the Financial Assistance Committee. Failure to do so will result in the Committee rescinding any payment of the financial assistance.
 

How to Apply for Financial Assistance at St. Andrew's

Applications for financial assistance should be submitted by February 17th for the following September. To be considered, applicants must provide all information requested on the application form. All applications are CONFIDENTIAL and will be seen only by the Financial Assistance Committee.

1. Print and complete the Financial Assistance Form.
    
2. Include copies of your most recent Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment. Also include any relevant financial statements if you own or are involved in a business, and any rental income you receive.
    
3. File one application per household regardless of the number of students.
    
4. Send your application (make sure you keep a copy for yourself) directly to:
        Island Catholic Schools Financial Assistance Committee
        #1 – 4044 Nelthorpe Street
        Victoria, BC  V8X 2A1
    
5. The ICS Financial Assistance Committee will notify you of the financial assistance decision by mail when all the applications have been processed. The deadline for submission of applications will typically be in mid-February.