Bishop Watterson Families,
 
As a follow-up to the email we sent on July 17, I want to thank you for your patience as Bishop Watterson navigates the changes to the EdChoice scholarship program included in the new state budget. We remain committed to ensuring that the tuition balance communicated to families in May will remain the same or decrease, provided that a family not currently receiving EdChoice completes the required application process. 
 
For the upcoming 2023-2024 school year: 
 
  • Bishop Watterson High School will move to a single tuition rate for each student. That rate for the 2023-24 school year will be $12,000 plus fees ($400).

  • Any family not already receiving a state scholarship (EdChoice or Jon Peterson) should complete the EdChoice application process communicated on July 17 and found at the button below (bishopwatterson.com>Admissions>EdChoice). Families are guaranteed a minimum of $950 once their application is reviewed and awarded. The EdChoice expansion scholarship is available to all BWHS students, regardless of your income level or where you live. 

  • Families already receiving EdChoice or Jon Peterson do not need to reapply. Approved state funding increases in both of these areas will be reflected on family accounts once they are updated.

  • We remain committed to providing substantial tuition assistance for families with three or more children enrolled at BWHS 

  • We will begin the process of moving all families toward three approved payment methods: payment in full by August 31, semi-annual payments (Aug 31, Jan 31), or a FACTS agreement (payment over 10 months, July through April)

  • Tuition statements and FACTS agreements will be updated as quickly as possible, pending the state's timeline for awarding scholarships. We are unsure of the state's timeline for review but will be diligent in updating agreements as soon as we are able. We anticipate this could take a few months. 
 
We encourage any family not currently receiving a state scholarship to submit their application to edchoice@bwhs.org by August 31. The process for applying is found at the button below (bishopwatterson.com >Admissions>EdChoice).
 
We know the sacrifices that families make in choosing Catholic education and we strive to keep our tuition as affordable as possible while maintaining our tradition of excellence. We appreciate the support of current families, alumni, donors, and friends of Bishop Watterson allows us to maintain this tradition and to further our mission. We also appreciate your patience as we make the necessary financial updates and we will continue to keep you informed. 
 
Deacon Chris Campbell ‘77
Principal