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General Information
There are two primary sources of financial aid at Holy Family Academy. The first is Diocesan K-8 Tuition Assistance, referred to as "Grant-in-Aid." This form of financial aid requires families complete the Online Grant-in-Aid application process by the deadline established by the Worcester Diocese. The deadline for the 2022-2023 school year is March 4, 2022.
The second resource of financial assistance includes Holy Family Academy school based financial aid and school based scholarships. The application materials for this source of financial assistance requires completion of the online or paper Holy Family Academy School based Financial Aid application and/or the online or paper Holy Family Academy Scholarship Information and Interest form. These forms are included with the registration information and applications are due later in the spring. A team member from Holy Family Academy will be in contact with you throughout the registration process regarding any additional application materials required and due dates for this type of assistance.
More information about the specific financial aid funds is listed here for your information.
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The Raymond and Lorraine Leclerc Scholarships for Academic Excellence
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These Holy Family Academy school based scholarships (worth up to $1200.00) are awarded to students advancing from 5th grade to 6th, from 6th to 7th, or from 7th to 8th. Students are selected based upon recommendation
from their teachers. The students who are chosen will have displayed academic excellence by
their course grades, active classroom participation, and class attendance record. In addition,
they will have displayed application of their learning through volunteer service to the parish or
community, good character, and upstanding behavior. Forms will be made available to apply for one of
these scholarships.
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Leclerc Promising Student Scholarship
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These Holy Family Academy school based scholarships (worth up to $1000.00) are awarded to new students to H.F.A. who showpromise to become excelling members of our community. These scholarships are awarded upon
recommendation of the Principal based upon prior academic record, demonstration of service to
their parish or community, indication of good character, and as a result of an interview of the
parents and child with the Principal. Forms will be made available to apply for these scholarships.
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Holy Family Merit Awards
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These Holy Family Academy school based scholarships ($200.00 each) are awarded to returning students who demonstrate growth and commitment to their education and who contribute to the positive atmosphere of the
school. Students are recommended by faculty and staff to the Principal who reviews requests
with a panel to make determinations for awards.
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Grant-In-Aid
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This aid is awarded by the Diocese of Worcester to students whose families meet certain
financial guidelines. Completion of the online Grant-In-Aid application process is required by the deadline set by the Diocese. Families that qualify will be notified, and payments of the awards are made by the Diocese to the
school and applied directly to the family account.
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The Watkins Scholarships
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These scholarships (of various amounts) are awarded by the school to students based upon
demonstrated financial need. Completion of the Diocese's Grant-In-Aid process (or in some cases a
confidential financial review) is required to qualify and to document student need.
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St. Paul Consortium Grants
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These grants are made possible by the St. Paul Catholic School Consortium. The school has
received an amount of funding to be awarded (in various amounts) to students with a
commitment to their education, positive moral character, and demonstrated need. Completion
of the Diocese's Grant-In-Aid process (or in some cases a confidential financial review) is required by the deadline set by the Diocese to qualify and to document student need.
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The Kymalinen Scholarships
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These scholarships (of various amounts) are awarded by the school to students based upon
demonstrated financial need. Completion of the Diocese's Grant-In-Aid process (or in some cases a
confidential financial review) is required by the deadline set by the Diocese to qualify and to document student need.
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Tousignant Alumni Memorial Scholarships
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These scholarships (of various amounts) are made possible through the generosity of the alumni
of Holy Family Academy or of either of its former constituent schools (Our Lady of the Holy
Rosary School and Sacred Heart School). Completion of the Grant-In-Aid process (or in some
cases a confidential financial review) is required by the deadline set by the Diocese to qualify and to document student need.
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The Mary-Ellen Chanley Preschool Student Grants
These grants, given in memory of Mary-Ellen Chanley, who was so dedicated to our preschool program, are awarded to preschool students based upon demonstrated financial need. Completion of the Grant-In-Aid process, (or in some cases, a confidential financial review,) is required by the deadline set by the Diocese to qualify and to document student need.
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Annunciation Parish Registration Fee Grant
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These grants, equal to the family registration fee for families of students K to 8th ($250). They
are awarded by the Pastor upon recommendation of the Director of Enrollment and Principal of
the school. Completion of either the online or paper Holy Family Academy School Based Financial Aid application is required with registration materials.
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The Louis R. Dubois Scholarship For The Arts
This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the family of Louis R. Dubois to be awarded to students who show talent and dedication to the arts. Students may apply, and the decision will be made by a panel comprised of the Art and Music Teachers and Directors of the school musical and other artistic productions. Forms will be made available to apply for these scholarships
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Angel Fund/Needy Child Grants
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These grants (of various amounts) are made possible through the generosity of the parishioners
of Annunciation Parish and are intended for students of families demonstrating financial
hardships. Completion of the Grant-In-Aid process (or in some cases a confidential financial
review) is required by the deadline set by the Diocese to qualify and to document student need. These grants are awarded by the Pastor upon recommendation of the Director of Enrollment and Principal of the school.
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In addition to these scholarships and grants, additional assistance has been
provided for student aid from the following and require submission of the Holy Family Academy online or paper financial aid application with registration materials:
The Maillet Fund
The Peterlin and Rafferty Funds
The Rosaire St.Jean Fund
Anonymous Donations
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