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Last year we awarded over $890,000 of tuition assistance at Monte Cassino.
Families from many different income levels qualify for financial aid each year. Our Tuition Assistance program can make a Monte Cassino education affordable for your family. We use a nationally standardized system for analysis offered through Blackbaud Financial Aid (formerly Smart Aid). At Monte Cassino, we want to ensure that the finest applicants can join our community regardless of their families' financial situations so they can Be A Saint for life! If you have any questions about Tuition Assistance, contact the Business Office via email.
  • More than 45% of Monte Cassino families participate in Tuition Assistance programs.
  • In addition to need-based Financial Aid, Monte Cassino offers multi-child discounts.

List of 3 items.

  • Applying for Financial Aid

    Each year the Board of Directors budgets an amount for financial assistance for the coming school year. Families should simultaneously apply for tuition assistance while completing their re-enrollment or admission application process. There is a cost of $35 to submit your assessment and the assessment will not be considered until the fee is paid and all applicable tax documents are submitted. The first deadline for the 2024-2025 school year is March 15, 2024. All supporting documentation is due by April 1, 2024. Initial financial aid awards will be announced in early April. Late applications received after the March 15 deadline will not be considered until after the first round of awards are made. Parents are encouraged to apply early. Financial Aid is only available for kindergarten through eighth grade.

    Parents who wish to be considered for the GO for Monte Cassino Scholarship (formerly Go for Catholic) must have a complete financial aid application and all required supporting documentation on file no later than March 15, 2024.

    • Go to https://studentfinancialaid.blackbaud.school
    • Create your New User name and password online with your name, email address and a password. Returning parents will be able to access the account they created for the prior year.
    • Begin a Blackbaud Financial Aid Account Verification for the academic year 2024-2025. You can log out of Blackbaud Financial Aid at any time, then return later to complete it.
    • After you have completed your application and pressed submit, you'll be brought to a payment screen. The fee of $35 is nonrefundable. Once your Smart Aid application is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn from the Blackbaud Financial Aid system.
    • After submitting your application you will be given instructions about uploading required documents to the "My Documents" section.

    Please submit signed copies of the following:

    1. Due March 15: Signed previous year 1040, W2, and/or 1099 Form, business returns, Schedule C/K-1's (if applicable)
    2. Due April 1: Signed current year 1040, W2, and/or 1099 Form, business returns, Schedule C/K-1's (if applicable)
    3. For returning parents, tax forms submitted for the previous school year will need to be resubmitted.
    4. If current year, signed tax returns are not available on March 15, a conditional financial aid award will be made. Awards will not be finalized until after submission of current, signed tax information.
    5. Non U.S. residents must submit official income/asset verification forms, foreign tax returns, and/or wage statements.
  • Important Points to Consider about Financial Aid

    1. Financial aid is for families who have a demonstrated need for financial assistance.
    2. If a family believes they will need financial aid at any point during a child's time at Monte Cassino, they must apply for aid at the outset. Families will not be considered for aid if it is not requested during the enrollment or admission application process. If a family's financial circumstances change significantly, the School will make every effort to provide assistance.
    3. Be sure to apply for financial aid in a timely manner. The deadline is March 15, 2024. Applications received after the March 15, 2024 deadline will only be considered after the initial round of awards.

    If you wish to submit required documents by mail, send to Monte Cassino School, Business Office/Financial Aid, 2206 S. Lewis Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74114.

    Financial Aid for the 2024-2025 school year is open and interested parents can begin submitting applications. Monte Cassino School is using Blackbaud Financial Aid to process all financial aid applications. Blackbaud Financial Aid is a separate web platform from Blackbaud Tuition Management (formerly Smart Tuition). Parents applying for aid need to set up a separate account from their tuition account and will have a separate login.
  • Saints Scholarship Sixth Grade Scholarship

    The Saints Scholarship Application period for the 2024-2025 school year is open!

    The Sixth Grade Saints Scholarship offers opportunities for qualified incoming sixth-grade students to be rewarded for their academic achievement. The Committee will award four, $5,000 merit-based scholarships evaluated by grades from current school, teacher recommendations, test results, transcript data, and essay questions. Finalists will be required to participate in an interview. The scholarship is renewable provided grades are maintained. The test date for the scholarship will be March 9th. For more information contact Brooke Jones.

     
We understand that preparing your tax returns in advance of the IRS deadline is inconvenient. If completed tax returns are unavailable, estimate your current tax information in Blackbaud Financial Aid. Conditional financial aid awards are made until completed, current year tax forms are provided.

If you have any questions about what forms are required, contact the Business Office at (918) 749-1235 or by email.
  
  

Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Aid

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

  • I am not sure if our family will qualify for financial aid. Is it worth applying?

    If you are unsure whether you will qualify, you may contact the Business Office (918) 749-1235 or by email for advice. From the School's perspective, if you question whether you will qualify but recognize that tuition will be a significant financial hardship, you should apply. 
  • Will applying for financial aid affect my child's chances for admission?

    Decisions regarding admission to the School and decisions about financial aid eligibility are made independently by two separate committees. All families who are interested in financial aid are encouraged to apply.
  • What items do I need to complete my financial aid application?

    After completing your Blackbaud Financial Aid account you will need to submit W-2 forms for all jobs filed, personal and business tax returns for the previous and current year. Business tax returns include 1120, 1065, 1120S and K-1's. Documentation of supplemental income should also be provided. If you wish to submit required documents by mail, send to Monte Cassino School, Business Office/Financial Aid 2206 S. Lewis Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74114.
  • Does Monte Cassino have any merit scholarships for which I can compete?

    Monte Cassino offers a merit-based scholarship for incoming sixth graders called the Saint Scholarship.  You can apply for this scholarship by downloading the application and returning it to Brooke Jones, Director of Admission.  This scholarship is a renewable $5,000 award, meaning if you are awarded this scholarship, you are eligible to receive the $5,000 award for 7th and 8th grade too.

Other Sources for Assistance

The Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit
The Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit is a refundable income tax credit allowed for certain Oklahoma taxpayers who pay, or expect to pay, tuition and fees to an eligible private school on behalf of an eligible student. The applications launched December 6, 2023. An eligible taxpayer is someone who is subject to the tax laws of the state of Oklahoma, and who is a biological or adoptive parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, legal guardian, custodian, or other person with legal authority to act on behalf of the eligible student. Click here for more information.

  
  
  
  
GO for Monte Cassino (also known as GO for Catholic)
The GO for Monte Cassino Tax Credit Scholarship Fund makes a Catholic School education at Monte Cassino more accessible for families and enhances the quality of education for all students.

When you apply for Tuition Assistance on Blackbaud Financial Aid be sure to check the 'Apply for GO for Monte Cassino' box and you will be automatically be considered for the GO for Monte Cassino Scholarship.  You do not need to be Catholic to receive award.

Last year, Monte distributed $88,200 in scholarships from GO for Catholic. Questions? Contact Jennifer Allen, Executive Director of GO for Catholic Schools, jennifer.allen@goforcatholicschools.com or 918.381.0241.