Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition
2011-2012 School Year – Tuition: $11,800
Registration Fee: $650
Additional fees are also required for athletics, retreats and certain academic courses.
Financial Aid
St. Francis High School of La Canada Flintridge provides need-based financial aid to approximately 20% of its families. Qualified students who require assistance in meeting tuition costs may apply for financial aid. In order for us to allocate our resources wisely and fairly, we have enlisted the help of Independent School Management’s FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition) program. FAST provides a need-based financial aid analysis service indicating their recommendation of what a family should reasonably contribute toward tuition. All information from FAST is kept confidential. Applications are reviewed by the SFHS Financial Aid Committee who determines the allocation of financial aid awards.
Incoming Freshmen ONLY –
Incoming ninth graders must apply online through FAST by January 31. Parents will be asked to mail to FAST a copy of the family’s Federal & State Income Tax Return for 2010 & 2009. Pre-addressed envelopes are available in the business office. Notification of financial aid awards will be sent simultaneously with admissions decisions. Merit Scholarships are awarded based on a student’s performance on the Entrance Examination given at St. Francis High School.
ALL Returning and Transfer Students –
Families must re-apply each year online through FAST by April 15. Parents should NOT apply until after information from your 2011 tax returns are available. Parents will be asked to mail to FAST a copy of the family’s Federal & State Income Tax Return for 2011 & 2010. Pre-addressed envelopes are available in the business office.
Procedures for Parents:
1. Parents are asked to access the FAST Program website specifically for St. Francis High School of La Canada Flintridge applicants by clicking on the FAST link below. Once there, click the Start Application button on the first page. All your financial information should be entered directly through the secure server. Space is also provided to fill out additional information that may be pertinent to your application. In addition, a copy of your recent tax returns should be mailed directly to FAST. Tax returns should be mailed to:
FAST
Independent School Management
Attn: FAST Processing
1316 North Union Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
Pre-addressed envelopes are available in the SFHS business office.
2. There will be a fee of $36 required to process your application payable only by credit card. When the application has been completed and the $36 paid to FAST, the application will be available immediately for the Financial Aid Committee’s review pending the receipt of your tax returns. You may be contacted by SFHS Business Office if additional information is needed.
3. FAST provides 24 hour support (English and Spanish) for questions regarding the financial aid application. Please call them toll free with any questions regarding the submission of your application at (877) 326-3278. 
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