Foundations in Education
A single parent works full time. She is raising her son on her own, and trying to return to school so she can keep building a stronger future for their family. This is a parent who knows the value of Catholic education because she lived it.
Her son is ready for kindergarten. Each evening, his mother finishes work, picks him up, and returns to her own studies. She is building the future she wants him to see: work, faith, responsibility, and the confidence to keep moving forward.
“I want my son to learn about God and the sacraments, how to pray and be thankful. I want him to be surrounded by great teachers and families. I work full time and am trying to go back to school myself so I can be a good role model and provider, but I will need some assistance. I am hoping you will be able to help.”
A simple view of the family budget.
This family's financial information was reviewed through the scholarship process. This parent works full time. Her total income is $37,350. Her total household expenses are $34,850, before tuition — leaving $2,500 for the year.
The scholarship calculation.
A scholarship does not replace this parent's effort. It helps that effort reach the classroom.
This family's real financial figures have been rounded to maintain anonymity.
Carrie Can Stay
One scholarship replaced annual uncertainty with a path to graduation.
Carrie is a student at St. Gregory the Great School. Each year, her mother Lorena worried that tuition might force her to leave the teachers, classmates, faith, and community she loves.
“I cannot adequately express my gratitude for the generous scholarship gift. This gift has lifted the burden I felt each year and given me the assurance that Carrie can complete her K–8th grade education at a school we deeply cherish.”
Because a donor stepped forward, Carrie can remain in the school helping her grow.