CENTRAL CATHOLIC CONNECTIONS
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Hello everyone,
I hope all of you are enjoying this new decade!
The second semester is in full swing and Enrollment Time is here! This issue will focus on opportunities for tuition assistance (registration for Invest In Kids Scholarships starts TOMORROW!). Did you know that nearly 50% of our students receive tuition assistance? If a family wants to come to Central Catholic but has concerns about paying tuition, we will work with that family on a plan to make Catholic education possible. Read on for available assistance and how to apply.
We'll also highlight all of the opportunities to come out here and take a look around. Feel free to share all of the opportunities with your friends who are considering Central Catholic.
If you have questions or need more information, call/text me at
309-533-2200 - my phone is always on. If e-mail works better for you, send me your questions at
svogel@blmcchs.org
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Thank you for your interest in Central Catholic High School!
--Scott
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Tuition Assistance Opportunities
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Registration Opens WEDNESDAY, January 15
For Invest In Kids Scholarships
The State of Illinois Invest In Kids scholarship program is now in its third year and the process to apply for a scholarship for the 2020-21 school year is slightly different this year:
- This year, the reservation form is available at 6:30 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, January 15 to give families time to enter their information before submission at 7:00 p.m.
- The reservation will have two pages. On page one, you will enter basic information, such as parent name, student name, and contact information. On page two, you will review this information and click submit (at 7:00 p.m.).
- Only after clicking submit on page two will you receive your first come, first-served timestamp.
- On January 17, you will be notified by email when part two of the application opens. You can complete this step whenever you are able to ensure accuracy, but Empower Illinois encourages you to submit your application before January 27 for the best chance at receiving a scholarship.
- More information is available on the "How Do I Apply" page of the Empower Illinois website.
If you'd like to
make a contribution to the scholarship fund
and benefit our students, please direct your gift to Central Catholic. You receive a 75% credit on your donation which means if you contribute $1,000, you receive a state tax credit of $750. The credit is non-refundable, but can be carried forward for five years.
Spalding Scholarship
You may also pursue financial assistance through the Diocese of Peoria's Spalding Scholarship. The Diocese is currently updating their information for the upcoming school year but applications for the Spalding Scholarship are made by filling out the
FACTS Grant & Aid Form.
Central Catholic Tuition Assistance
The application is the same for our tuition assistance as it is for the Spalding Scholarship. Filling out and submitting FACTS Grant & Aid is your way of letting us know that you would like to be considered for Central Catholic tuition assistance. Only families who submit FACTS Grant & Aid will be considered for tuition assistance through the school.
Parish Assistance
It's important to note that Partner Parishes already financially support each student of theirs enrolled in Central Catholic. Occasionally, additional parish tuition assistance funds are available. It's always a good idea to talk to your pastor and tell him that you plan to enroll your student at Central Catholic and that you are interested in any additional help the parish may offer.
I'm happy to talk with you in person about any or all of these opportunities, just
e-mail me
or call/text me at 309-533-2200. In short,
do not let tuition be a determining factor in your high school decision
. We are committed to working with all families who want to be a part of our family.
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Please share this flyer with families that you know are, or who you feel should be, considering Central Catholic. These activities are open to ALL 8th grade students in the area and we could use your support spreading the word. These four events are all included in the flyer:
- Great to be a Saint Day - Tuesday, January 28 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Showcase Central - Wednesday, February 5, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- 8th Grade High School Placement Test - Friday, February 7, 8:00 a.m. - noon
- Pack the Place - Friday, February 21
March 3, 4, 9 & 11 - New Student Registration
We'll send a SignUp Genius out as we get closer but this is the first opportunity for you and your student set up classes with our counselors. You'll discuss the classes your student will be taking and will officially become a Saint!
Saturday, May 2 - Junior High Dance: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
All Partner School 6th - 8th Grade Students & all members of the Central Catholic Class of 2021 will have a great time as our Student Ambassadors present this fun, nearly-end-of-the-school-year event!
Shadow Days
8th grade students are always welcome to partner with one of our Freshmen on a Shadow Day. It's a great opportunity to see what life is like as a Saint.
Stop In For A Tour And Visit
Call/text me at (309) 533-2200 or
e-mail me to set up a time to check out the school and ask any questions you may have.
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Do you know that your student is coming to Central Catholic or are you pretty sure? Then go ahead and fill out our
2020-21 online application. This is non-binding, but lets us know that you're ready to take the next step in our registration process. Oh, and those steps are:
- Fill out the online application (Apply in about 5 minutes.)
- Approved Applicants will be sent a link to our New Student Online Enrollment form. In some cases, we require additional documents and/or meetings before a final decision is made on an application.
- As we get closer to March, approved applicants receive a link to a SignUp Genius to schedule a meeting with one of our counselors. At this meeting, you'll set up the classes your Saint will take as a freshman.
You'll have plenty of additional opportunities to apply; this is the first.
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These newsletters can be even more helpful with your feedback. Let me know topics and questions that are important to you and we'll address them here. As I stated earlier, my phone is always on (309-533-2200) so call/text/
e-mail
me with your thoughts, questions and concerns.
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