FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

First and foremost, any student wishing to receive financial aid and/or scholarship information must complete the Catholic Tuition Organization for the Diocese of Phoenix scholarship application for the 2008-2009 school year. This application can be obtained  from the NDP business office or going online to www.fairapp.com  beginning in February 2008. The application must be returned to FAIR prior to April 15, 2008 along with a copy of your 2007 federal income tax return. The FAIR web site has answers to “frequently asked questions”; including what to do if you have filed for an extension in filing your 2007 tax return. Please complete the 2008 FAIR form based on “FINANCIAL NEED.” Only those students with an application completed in a timely manner will be considered for any financial aid based on need. 

CTC Income Eligibility Guidelines for 2008-09

Financial Aid Programs
(FAIR Application Required)

Catholic Tuition Organization for the Diocese of Phoenix (CTODP)

• Arizona is the only state in the nation that allows individuals to redirect their tax dollars to a school by actually reducing dollar-for-dollar the amount of money owed to the state in taxes.  The funds redirected to the CTODP are designated for scholarships for Catholic school students.  Available funds are awarded based on financial need.  Please encourage your family, friends and business associates to contribute to this fund.   The donation may be designated for Notre Dame Preparatory #213, split between several Catholic schools, or given to the General Scholarship Fund.

• Families must complete the application form annually

• The awards are made based on unmet financial need and available funds.

• CTODP will send out award letters to families in early July 2008 for applications received by April 15th deadline.

Notre Dame Preparatory Scholarship Fund

• Notre Dame Preparatory has a scholarship fund that is used to meet financial need over and above that provided by the CTODP. 
• The funds are awarded based on the FAIR Applications.
• NDP will send out award letters to families in August 2008.

Diversity Scholarship
A generous donor as contributed up to $40,000 to Notre Dame Preparatory that is designated for scholarship funds for qualified students with diverse cultural, ethnic, and/or racial heritage.  Students must qualify academically.  In addition, the student must demonstrate financial need by completing the CTODP application form. The amount of financial aid will be determined based on the results of the CTODP application form.

For further information, please contact Paul Rubsam at (480) 634-8282.

The Bryan Burney Scholarship Fund
Bryan Burney, Class of ’07, is remembered as a kind and gentle young man who was a friend to all.  He was committed to Notre Dame Preparatory sports and was in attendance at all games. 

His parents and his friends established this scholarship in his memory.  The Bryan Burney Scholarship Fund benefits NDP students with financial need who attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Scottsdale.  Funds may be contributed in memory of Bryan through Notre Dame Preparatory.  Contact the Finance Office at 480-634-8282.

NDP will send out award letters to families in September 2008.

Christian Service Award Program through the Catholic Community Foundation

The Christian Service Award Program was begun by Reverend Philip J. Poirier.  In 2001 the name was changed to the Christian Service Award Program.  It includes the gifts of many generous contributors who have established perpetual funds through the Catholic Community Foundation, whose mission is to help carry on the work of Christ by fostering philanthropy.

Awards are available to all 8th Grade students who attend either public or Catholic elementary school the single criterion is service: Christ-centered behavior evidenced through voluntary service.  Recipients are awarded $8000 ($2,000 per year for four years) for tuition to a catholic high school in the Diocese of Phoenix

• In order for student to be eligible for a Christian Service Award, they must first be nominated.
• The Application and Nomination form is available at www.ccfphx.org.  Students must be nominated by an adult who is award of their service activity.  Family members are not eligible to make nominations.  Nominations must be postmarked by October 1, 2007.
• Students must be in the 8th grade during the 2007-2008 school year.

Dougherty Foundation Scholars

The Dougherty Foundation is a non-profit educational trust. The foundation is named for the late M.J. G. Dougherty and Bess Dougherty, his wife. They placed their estate in trust for the    education of good students with financial needs.  The Dougherty Foundation has scholarship and loan programs for high school students, as well as students in other undergraduate and post-graduate degree programs.

Notre Dame Preparatory is honored to be invited by the Dougherty Foundation to submit applications to be considered for individual scholarship awards.

• In order to qualify, students must be a U.S. citizen, an Arizona resident and be in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade with a 3.0 or better G.P.A.
• In addition to a full-completed and signed application, a brief statement of the students’ career goals and one letter of recommendation are required.
• Scholarship award (not to exceed $1,000 per student per year) will be announced by November 29th. 
• Applications are due to Mr. Paul Rubsam, Director of Finance by  October 31.  Please note that the G.P.A and financial need will both be verified by Notre Dame Preparatory Administration. 

Family and Merit Scholarships
Notre Dame has several family and merit scholarships available.  These scholarships are awarded based on specific characteristics and availability

The Outstanding Eighth Grade Girl, John McMahon Outstanding 8th Grade Boy, and The Alumni Scholarship are based on recommendations from middle school teachers and principals.