Saint Viator Announces New Scholarship & Grant Opportunities

The Saint Viator High School Board of Trustees passed a resolution on October 10, to increase the number of opportunities for the high school’s Tuition Assistance program.

The current Tuition Assistance program annually provides over two million dollars of support to roughly one-third of the student body at Saint Viator.  With the new addition of scholarships, Saint Viator is doubling down on a commitment to provide a Catholic, college-preparatory education for any students seeking academic excellence grounded in faith. New scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic school year include a multi-child discount and a legacy scholarship.  

“We recognize the sacrifices families make to send their children to Catholic schools, and we are committed to making a Saint Viator high school education affordable,” says Chris Bremner, Director of Admissions.  “Everyone deserves a chance to experience a faith-based education. We want to invest in your child’s education with you.” 
 
  • NEW! Multi-Child Discount - Honoring families with more than one child attending Saint Viator High School. 
    • Second Child Discount of $2,000 
    • Third Child Discount of $2,500 
    • Fourth Child Discount of $3,000
  • NEW ! Legacy Discount - Honoring past Saint Viator and Sacred Heart graduates, this program offers a $500 discount to legacy students each year.
These two new scholarship opportunities will take effect for the 2024-2025 academic year and join the existing tuition resources which include:
 
  • Academic Merit Scholarships - Merit scholarships will automatically be awarded to students who score in the 90th percentile or above nationally on the Saint Viator December 2 Entrance Exam:
    • Students scoring in the 97-99th percentile will be awarded $2,500 per year
    • Students scoring in the 94-96th percentile will be awarded $1,500 per year
    • Students scoring in the 90-93rd percentile will be awarded $1,000 per year. 
Please note, to be eligible for an academic scholarship, prospective students must take the Entrance Exam at Saint Viator on Saturday, December 2, 2023. 
 
  • Catholic Elementary Student Discount - A $1,000 freshman year discount available to students graduating from a Catholic elementary school.  This discount acknowledges and honors the commitment families make keeping their children in Catholic education and is sponsored by a generous alumnus. 
  • Catholic Educator Discount - The revised program will provide a tuition discount at $2,500 per student per year going forward for any full-time Catholic elementary school employee.  Previous recipients will be grandfathered into the prior educator program upon request.

  • Kate Schafer Costello ’70 Grant - This need-based grant is intended for an incoming freshman who attended a Catholic elementary school and who also demonstrates financial need. The student must have been involved in performing arts at her/his Catholic elementary school and will participate each year in Saint Viator’s play and/or musical. 

  • Summer Work Study & Internship Program - This need-based program will place students in entry-level summer jobs where they will earn up to $3,000 (tax-free).  This program focuses on families in need that qualify for more than 50% of tuition. Priority is given to students that are rising 10th, 11th, or 12th graders. Interns must be 16 years old by the first day of the program.

  • Need-based general Tuition Assistance - Each individual submission is carefully reviewed to assess every family's respective need.
Saint Viator High School will hold its annual Open House on Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Click here to register.

Registration for the December 2, 2023 Entrance Exams opens November 11, 2023. For questions about the enrollment process, please contact Chris Bremner, Director of Admissions.
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Located in Arlington Heights, IL, Saint Viator High School is a private, co-ed, Catholic school for grades 9-12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.