There are a number of financial assistance opportunities offered at St. Thomas that make it possible for our deserving students to receive a solid Catholic education, despite financial hardships.
Catholic Education Foundation (CEF)
All St. Thomas students are eligible for the need-based Tuition Award Program (TAP) offered by the Catholic Education Foundation. Each eligible student who applies and meets requirements is invited to apply for a $1,000 scholarship award. Please see below for income guidelines and application.
2023-2024 Academic School Year
English Application:
Cycle 3 TAP Application [ENG] FY2024 TA Income Eligibility – English Cycle 3 – How to Setup an Appointment at On-Site – English CEF Notarized Statement of Income (English)
Spanish Application:
Cycle 3 TAP Application [SPA] FY2024 TA Income Eligibility – Spanish Cycle 3 – How to Setup an Appointment at On-Site – Spanish CEF Notarized Statement of Income (Spanish)
For more information on CEF, please visit their website https://cefdn.org/
HERITAGE Scholarship Fund
The St. Thomas Heritage Fund works to maintain affordable tuition rates for our families. In order to be considered for a scholarship through the St. Thomas Heritage Fund, you must fill out a CEF application and submit proof of income documents. The HERITAGE financial aid application can be found below.
2023-2024 Financial Aid Application
2023-2024 Solicitud Para Ayuda Financiera
Parishioner Discount
Our mission calls us to serve our community and parishioners and we are pleased to offer special tuition rates to all registered parishioners of St. Thomas the Apostle Church.
Accepted Financial Documentation
- This year’s current and completed income tax returns (1040s) or
- This year’s W-2s or end-of-year pay stubs.
- Formal letter of disbursement for Unemployment, Disability and/or Social Security.
- Formal letter of disbursement for Cal Fresh, Cal Works, and/or WIC.
- Court order of alimony and/or child support.
For more information on our financial aid program, please contact our main office.