Financial Aid / Scholarships

It is understood and appreciated the financial commitment and sacrifice families undertake in deciding to send their children to a Catholic school. Although paying for education is first and foremost the responsibility of a family, St. Peter School, St. Peter Parish, and various foundations and private donors devote significant funds each year to financial aid programs that help assist families. Together, we are committed to providing a Catholic school education to ALL families who desire that for their child.

We want to work with you to provide an excellent Catholic education for your children. If you are interested in financial aid, the application can be completed online through TADS (Tuition Aid/Data Services). After completing the online enrollment process, there will be a prompt to apply for financial aid. Applicants will be notified of the amount awarded. Financial aid is available for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Please contact us with questions, 651-982-2216.

Payment Plans
Payment plans are available to all families in payments from 1 to 10 months, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. Other arrangements can be made if needed.

Financial Aid Application Deadline for the 2023-2024 School Year - April 15, 2023



SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

1. The AIM Higher Foundation Scholarship (Grades K-8)
The Aim Higher Scholarship is a $1,000, student-based scholarship awarded to K-8 students from families with demonstrated financial need. Once a student is awarded the scholarship, they will continue to receive an additional $1,000 scholarship each year up to and through 8th grade as long as the yearly financial aid application continues to show need. The scholarship will also follow the student from year to year if he or she transfers to another Catholic school in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

To be eligible for the Aim Higher Scholarship, a student must be in enrolled in or have plans to apply to the grades K-8 in a K-6, K-8, or K-12 Catholic school in the Archdiocese. Returning scholars are also eligible if they are enrolled in, transfer to, or plan to enroll in a 6-12 or 7-12 Catholic school. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the TADS financial aid application.

      2023-2024 Application Timeline
            November 1 - Families can apply
            February 22 - Applicaton closes
            March 22 - Scholarships awarded and families notified
            October - Student's enrollment verified with school

      **The Catholic Services Appeal Foundation is linked with the AIM Higher Foundation and
          your application will be considered for both.


2. Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program (Pre-Kindergarten)
Scholarships are awarded ranging from $500 to $3,000 for students in the Pre-Kindergarten program.

       You are eligible to apply if:

• Your child will be enrolled in a Catholic school.
• Your child will be enrolled in the pre-kindergarten program in 2023-2024. (last year of preschool/pre-k program)
• Your child will be enrolled in kindergarten at the same Catholic school the following year.

The Schulze Early Learning Scholarship application is online at schulzefamilyfoundation.org. Click on Early Learning Scholarships.

If you have questions, contact:
Marla Friederichs at mjfriederichs@schulzefamilyfoundation.org or 952-324-8933 or
Sheila Otto Phillips at smotto@schulzefamilyfoundation.org or 952-324-8928

3. Additional scholarships are available through various private donors and organizations, and are awarded based on need.