A Pius XI High School education is an investment for a lifetime. Providing foundational college-ready academics along with a range of opportunities for students to advance their future life chances is our distinction. The Pius XI tradition of curricular programming tailored to meet rapidly changing real world needs is well known.
We continue to run Pius XI efficiently and cost effectively. We are also blessed with foundational support and successful fundraising that contributes to the overall expense of educating each student.
To continue to provide high quality education, the Pius XI Executive Committee approved tuition at $8,250, effective for the 2008-2009 academic year. Additionally, a $400 book fee will be reinstated to defray the rising costs of materials and resources.
Financial Assistance Overview
Four types of tuition assistance programs are available to families of Pius XI High School students.
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- Academic awards - for outstanding achievement on the Pius XI placement test or at one of several Pius XI-sponsored academic competitions.
- Academic Excellence Award - $500 each to four top scorers on Pius XI placement test administered in November.
- Science, Math, Performing and Visual Arts Scholarship competitions offer $1,000, $750 and $500 awards to first, second and third place finishers, respectively.
- Need-based scholarships - for families who recognize the value of a Pius XI education but could not otherwise afford it.
- Family Grant Program – The primary source of financial assistance for Pius XI families. Family grants range from $100 to $2,900 and are based solely on financial need.
- Donor Designated Scholarships – These scholarships are funded by direct donations and endowments. Donors may designate specific criteria applicants must meet in order to qualify. All donor designated scholarships are based on financial need.
- Additional assistance programs - includes student summer internship program and Archdiocese employee tuition reduction program.
- Student Summer Internship Program – Students spend six hours a day at Pius for two weeks during the summer participating in a variety of activities designed to help them to get to know their classmates, familiarize themselves with the school building and develop social skills. Students are awarded a $300 tuition grant upon successful completion of this program.
- Archdiocese Employee Tuition Reduction Program – Partial tuition grants to full and part-time employees of Catholic schools and parishes in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
- External assistance programs - scholarships and grants administered by agencies not directly affiliated with Pius XI.
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee – Department of Education offers $100 - $300 grants based on financial need. Applications are available through the Pius XI business office.
- Catholic Family Life Insurance – For Catholic Family Life Insurance policy holders only. Must apply to Catholic Family by March 1. Based on financial need. Contact 414-961-0500.
- Fr. Gene’s Help Scholarship – For any student attending private or parochial school. Based on financial need. Applications available through the Pius XI business office. Contact 414-258-HELP.
- Knights of Columbus – Based on financial need. Applications available from local Knights of Columbus councils.
- Milwaukee Parental School Choice – Available to City of Milwaukee residents who meet State mandated income and residency criteria.Applications available through the Pius XI business office after January 1. Applications must be submitted during open enrollment period February 1 - 20, 2007.
2007-2008 Tuition Assistance Timeline
After January 1, 2008
Obtain a financial aid application packet from the Pius XI institutional advancement office.
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Before March 14, 2008
Complete the financial aid application and send it to Private School Aid Service along with a copy of your 2007 Federal Income Tax return and the required application fee. Complete any scholarship applications (if applicable) and return them to the Pius XI institutional advancement office.
Financial aid award notifications will be made as soon as possible after applications have been processed.
2007-08 Financial Aid Workshops
Schedule:
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
All financial aid workshops are held in the Pius XI library media center from 7 - 8 p.m. RSVP is not needed. For individual or small group financial aid counseling, please contact the Pius XI Business Office at (414) 290-8175.
Academic Scholarship Competitions
All 8th grade students who are registered to attend Pius XI beginning in the fall of 2008 are invited to participate in a variety of Academic Scholarship Competitions. Below is a schedule along with links to downloadable registration forms:
English Competition - Saturday, February 16, 9:45 am to noon
Performing Arts Competition (Theater, Dance, Vocal and Instrumental Music) - Saturday, March 1, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Art Competition - Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Science Competition - Saturday, March 8, 8:45 am to 11 am
Math Competition - Saturday, March 15, 9 am to 10:15 am