Options for financial assistance are available based on income eligibility through the Ohio Department of Education and Diocese of Cleveland for those who meet the criteria.
Confidentiality is always a major concern for families who seek to participate in assistance programs, and we ensure our procedures do not identify families or students within programs. Students participating in the programs are treated equally with their peers, and the only personnel aware of qualified families is administration and pertinent personnel.
We encourage families that may qualify to apply for assistance to lighten the burden of family expenses. If you have any questions, please refer to the application available for download or contact the school office.
Diocese of Cleveland Tuition Assistance (FACTS Program)
Families of St. Anthony of Padua may apply for tuition assistance through the diocesan tuition assistance program, FACTS. Completion of the FACTS application does not guarantee tuition assistance, and the range of assistance will not cover the entire cost of tuition as awards vary from $100 to $1000 per student. The FACTS program opens mid-January and consists of two application rounds. Round one applications must be submitted by March 15. Round two applications must be submitted by June 1.
The application process for FACTS requires families to create an online account with FACTS and submit their financial information into the online portal at FACTS Online. There is a minimal submission fee for your application, and your financial need is compared with all applicants from the diocese. The need for assistance is determined by FACTS, and St. Anthony of Padua does not determine which families qualify for assistance. Families will be notified by the parish if they have qualified for tuition assistance from the diocese.
Ohio Department of Education:
EdChoice Traditional and EdChoice Expansion Scholarships
St. Anthony of Padua is a provider of the EdChoice Traditional Scholarship and the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship. If interested, application packets are available for families in the sidebar. The EdChoice Traditional and EdChoice Expansion Scholarships are state scholarships through the Ohio Department of Education. Students accepting these scholarships are subject to additional testing and other mandates determined by the state of Ohio. Families residing in Cleveland are not eligible to apply for either of the EdChoice options due to a separate state scholarship called the Cleveland Scholarship.
EdChoice Traditional Scholarship
EdChoice Expansion Scholarship
We would encourage families interested in the scholarships to learn more about EdChoice by visiting the Ohio Department of Education website.
The Cleveland Scholarship
As of 2023, St. Anthony School is accepting the Cleveland Scholarship. Families with students who live within the boundaries of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) are eligible to apply. Low-income families are given award priority.
Other Financial Aid Options
Other financial aid options include the following:
Free and Reduced Lunch Program
Partnered with the Diocese of Cleveland Nutrition Services, St. Anthony of Padua School offers a hot lunch program for students. The cost of a hot lunch is $3.00 and includes milk; individual cartons of milk are available for 50¢ each. Hot lunches may be ordered on a daily or monthly basis.
Through the Diocese of Cleveland Nutrition Services, St. Anthony of Padua participates in the USDA Child Nutrition Program for Free and Reduced Lunch. Families qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program based on income, and an application must be submitted annually. An application for the program is available in the sidebar and under the Family Resources Tab (Lunch Program). Families may print and submit a Free and Reduced Lunch Program application any time for the current school year. Another submission of the application will be required at the beginning of the school year to requalify for the program.