Bourgade Catholic High School

FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Any student seeking financial aid and/or scholarship assistance must complete and return the CTODP Scholarship Application. This application was due by April 15, 2008. Late applications are currently being accepted from students who attended a public school, a charter school or were home schooled during 2007/08. Applications may be obtained from the Finance office at the school. Fill out the 2008/09 CTODP Scholarship Application based on need, we do not have any funds available this year. You will only need to complete one form per family for all students in all schools.

Mail or deliver the completed form to Bourgade Catholic High School or FAIR. This application must be filed with 2007 tax return copies in order to be received as “complete”. Only those students with a completed and timely application will be considered for any financial aid based on need.

Staff and parents are available to assist in the completion of the CTODP Scholarship Application. We recommend that you submit your completed form to the finance office at Bourgade Catholic. We will review the application to ensure it is complete and forward it to FAIR.

Please be sure to look for a letter of receipt from FAIR after mailing the CTODP Scholarship Application. FAIR will return this letter within two weeks of receipt of your application. Check the letter for accuracy! Make sure it lists the correct students, schools and grades. If you do not receive a receipt letter within two weeks, please contact Sue Rounds at 602-973-4000 Ext. 119 or srounds@bourgade.org. If you do receive your letter and it contains errors or requests additional information, please contact FAIR using the phone number listed on the letter. Students with incomplete applications receive no award!

Programs funded by the Arizona State Tax Credit

The State of Arizona offers taxpayers a credit for contributions made to qualifying private school scholarship organizations. This unique program allows our students several opportunities for financial assistance. Please apply for all of the programs your family qualifies for.

Catholic Tuition Association (CTODP)

This is a program initiated by the State of Arizona tuition tax credit. Available funds are awarded based on financial need. Please encourage family, friends and business associates to contribute to this fund as it only supports Catholic Schools.
The CTODP Scholarship Application must be made annually and must be postmarked by the deadline date. Please refer to the beginning of this information sheet for further details.

Arizona School Choice Trust

Available funds are awarded based on financial need. Preference is given for students transferring from Public Schools or Home Schooling. The scholarship is renewable annually until graduation. Awards are given based on income guidelines. Applications are available at www.asct.org or phone (602)454-1360 for more information. We also have copies here at Bourgade. Application deadline is May 30, 2008.

Arizona Scholarship Fund

Donors to this fund can recommend that their Arizona State tax credit dollars be applied toward your student. Many Bourgade Catholic families find donors through family members, business associates and friends. 100% of the tuition cost is eligible for this scholarship. 90% of the donation is forwarded to Bourgade Catholic in the student’s name to be applied to tuition cost. 10% is retained by the fund to cover administrative costs. A parent cannot contribute for the benefit of their own child. Each student must be registered with the fund through an application process. Contributions may be carried forward to future school years. Distributions are made monthly.
Application and information is available at www.azscholarships.org.
Phone 480-497-4564. We also have copies here at Bourgade.

Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund

Donors to this fund can recommend that their Arizona State tax credit dollars be applied toward your student. Many Bourgade Catholic families find donors through family members, business associates and friends. 100% of the tuition cost is eligible for this scholarship. Approximately 92% of the donation is forwarded to Bourgade Catholic in the student’s name to be applied to tuition cost. Less than 10% is retained by the fund to cover administrative costs. A parent cannot contribute for the benefit of their own child. Each student must be registered with the fund through an application process. Contributions may be carried forward to future school years.
This fund also offers scholarships based on need. Bourgade Catholic students have received awards of $500- $1000. There is an online application to complete. Scholarships are distributed in July. Please check the website for application deadlines.

They distribute recommended funds three times each year. Please check the website for deadlines.
Applications are available at www.apesf.org or phone (480) 699-8911 for more information.

Tops for Kids

Donors to this fund can recommend that their Arizona State tax credit dollars be applied toward your student. Many Bourgade Catholic families find donors through family members, business associates and friends. 100% of the tuition cost is eligible for this scholarship. 90% of the donation is forwarded to Bourgade Catholic in the student’s name to be applied to tuition cost. 10% is retained by the fund to cover administrative costs. A parent cannot contribute for the benefit of their own child. Each student must be registered with the fund through an application process. Contributions may be carried forward to future school years.
Application and information is available at www.topsforkids.com.

Institute for Better Education

Donors to this fund can recommend that their Arizona State tax credit dollars be applied toward your student. Many Bourgade Catholic families find donors through family members, business associates and friends. 100% of the tuition cost is eligible for this scholarship. 90% of the donation is forwarded to Bourgade Catholic in the student’s name to be applied to tuition cost. 10% is retained by the fund to cover administrative costs. A parent cannot contribute for the benefit of their own child. Each student must be registered with the fund through an application process. Contributions may be carried forward to future school years.
This fund also offers scholarships based on need. There is an application available on their website.
Application and information is available at www.ibescholarships.org.

Other Scholarships and Grants

Thanks to the many supporters of the mission of Bourgade Catholic High School, there are several financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to those students that demonstrate a need.

Father Joseph Patterson Foundation

Based on financial need
Minimum GPA 2.8
Applications are available from the school. They will be located in the Student Services Building, on the counter outside of the registrar’s office (Due June 15^th).

Christ Child Society of Phoenix

(602)667-3355

Knights of Columbus

Parish Scholarships

American Legion

Catholic Daughters of America

Kiwanis Club

There are many other opportunities for financial assistance. We recommend you search the internet and contact your schools, parish and community organizations for funds that are available.

Bourgade General Scholarship Funds

Scholarship program made possible by many supporters of Bourgade Catholic High School
Based on unmet financial need
If you anticipate you will require these funds, contact the school Finance Office after receipt of CTODP award letter delivered to your family in June.

Any student seeking financial aid and/or scholarship assistance must complete and return the FAIR application. Fill out the 2008 FAIR form based on need (a copy of your 2007 tax return must accompany this form). This application must be filed with 2007 tax return copies in order to be received as “complete”.Only those students with a completed and timely application will be considered for any financial aid based on need. Applications are currently being accepted for students who attended public school, a charter school or were home schooled during the 2007/08 school year. Applications may be obtained from the school Finance office. Staff and parents are available to assist in the completion of the FAIR form.