Scholarships, Financial Aid, & Discounts
Scholarships
The Academy awards merit scholarships to qualified students who exhibit exemplary academic performance and great potential to succeed. Scholarships generally fall into one of three distinct categories: Annual Merit Awards, the Ana Maria Auxilium Award, or Named/Specialty Scholarships.
Merit Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships are available to all applicants who demonstrate excellence on the High School Proficiency Test as well as their academic transcripts. Eighth grade students should register online for the HSPT and list MHC Academy (code 147) as a school choice. The HSPT will take place on Friday, November 8, 2024. MHCA is available as a Testing Site. Online registration is at www.njcoopexam.org. Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 25, 2024.
Specialty In-House Scholarships
Sr. Rose McShane Scholarship for the Arts - Lillian Brunetti Scholarship - Salesian Service Award -
Florence Aurelia Fashion Scholarship - Salesian Sisters' Scholarship - DaGrossa Family Trust Scholarship - Clair-Militello Scholarship
Incoming 9th grade applicants can apply for other other in-house scholarships available using our online application. All applications must be received by Friday, December 6th to be considered. Recipients will be notified in their acceptance packets being mailed home on Friday, January 17th.
2024-2025 Specialty Scholarship
Deadline: December 6th
Returning students who are seeking additional funding opportunities may submit the general Scholarship Opportunities Application to be considered for other in-house scholarship opportunities.
Deadline: March 1st
Ana Maria Award Registered Students Only
The selection process for the Ana Maria Scholarship is highly competitive, with a single student chosen per grade level each year. This full tuition award is available only to incoming or returning, registered students. Awards are announced during a special ceremony in late Spring for the upcoming year.
Deadline: March 1st
Financial Assistance Opportunities
MHC Academy Tuition Assistance Fund
The Academy makes every best effort to lessen the tuition burden for families in need by awarding a limited number of financial grants from the Academy's Tuition Assistance Fund. To qualify for financial assistance, applicants must have received an offer of acceptance and submitted a separate financial aid application online. The Academy cannot estimate aid awards or process aid applications until the student’s admission application has been reviewed and decided.
The Academy makes every best effort to lessen the tuition burden for families in need by awarding a limited number of financial grants from the Academy's Tuition Assistance Fund. To qualify for financial assistance, applicants must have received an offer of acceptance and submitted a separate financial aid application online. The Academy cannot estimate aid awards or process aid applications until the student’s admission application has been reviewed and decided.
MHC Academy partners with FACTS Management, a subsidiary of Nelnet, to process students' applications for assistance. FACTS is an independent financial review company that relies on the submission of detailed and confidential financial information to determine each family's eligibility for assistance based on financial need. Awards of financial assistance are made on a one-year basis pending the submission of an updated application by February 15th of each subsequent year.
Freshman applicants may take advantage of Financial Aid Early Determination. Early Determination applicants will receive financial aid offers in their acceptance packets - up to 3 months earlier than in prior years - when they submit their completed financial aid applications with supporting documents via FACTS on or before the December 6th admissions deadline.
2024-2025 Deadline Information
2024-2025 Deadline Information
All recipients MUST complete an application yearly on or before February 15th.
Early Determination Deadline (Freshmen Applicants Only): Friday, December 6th
Traditional Deadline: February 15th
Traditional Deadline: February 15th
Tuition Discounts
Legacy of Beauty, Truth and Joy Award
Any student who is the daughter or granddaughter of a graduate of Mary Help of Christians Academy in North Haledon, NJ will be granted an annual tuition reduction of $750. Please contact Sr. Brittany Harrison, Director of Alumnae Relations via email [email protected] to verify eligibility.
Any student who is the daughter or granddaughter of a graduate of Mary Help of Christians Academy in North Haledon, NJ will be granted an annual tuition reduction of $750. Please contact Sr. Brittany Harrison, Director of Alumnae Relations via email [email protected] to verify eligibility.
Salesian Discount
Children of employees of Don Bosco Prep are eligible to receive a tuition reduction of $1,000, while siblings of current DBP students receive a $500 discount. Once registered, inform the Director of Admissions at [email protected] to verify eligibility.
Catholic School Educator Tuition Reduction
There is a $500 tuition reduction to the children of in-service Catholic elementary and secondary school teachers. To qualify, the parent must have a full-time employment contract for the current year, and must have been employed full-time for at least one preceding year. Once registered, inform the Director of Admissions at [email protected] to verify eligibility.
Sibling Discount
A 10% discount is offered to each sibling (i.e. the 2nd student, 3rd student, etc.) enrolled at the same time. Once registered, inform the Director of Admissions at [email protected] to verify eligibility.
Pay-in-Full Discount
Families who wish to pay tuition in full will receive a 5% tuition reduction. Full payment must be received by June 1st to qualify. *Students receiving financial aid are not eligible for the pay-in-full discount.*
External Scholarships & Aid
In the past, several families have benefitted from the support of external scholarship providers. These sources offer financial awards to students using their own selection criteria and application processes. As external funding opportunities arise, the details and applications for each will be forwarded to the applicant pool using the parent email address on file.
Tuition Loans
In an effort to provide additional financing options to families, the Academy now offers education loans through our trusted financial partner, Your Tuition Solution. Despite the availability of scholarships and financial aid, many parents find that the increased flexibility offered by a tuition loan helps to better meet their family's long term financial needs. With flexible terms and interest rates as low as 4.99%, a tuition loan can help take the worry out of providing your daughter with the education she deserves.
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To learn more about tuition financing, please visit the lender online.