A Step-by Step Guide to Applying for
Financial Aid, Scholarships and Choice
Do not let the cost of tuition determine where your child goes to high school. Our individualized approach to financial aid ensures that if Pius XI is the best fit for your child, we will work with you to make it possible.
All families who are seeking financial aid, must apply each year using the FACTS application process. (Note: this is not the Parental Choice application process.)
All families who are seeking financial aid, must apply each year using the FACTS application process. (Note: this is not the Parental Choice application process.)
- Priority financial aid and scholarship deadline for incoming freshmen – December 1, 2021
- Spring financial aid and scholarship deadline for returning students and new applicants – March 16, 2021
Financial Aid (FACTS) Application Process (For the 2022-2023 School Year)
Each family requesting financial assistance must submit one (1) online FACTS application per family, along with current income documentation and additional supporting documentation. (For tuition payment plans and options, please visit the Pius XI Tuition & Fees webpage).
Please find the FACTS application and log in information here: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3ZVF8
2022-23 FACTS Information Sheet (English)
2022-23 FACTS Information Sheet (Spanish)
Please find the FACTS application and log in information here: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3ZVF8
2022-23 FACTS Information Sheet (English)
2022-23 FACTS Information Sheet (Spanish)
Scholarship Opportunities
Pius XI Scholarship Application Process
Students who are applying for financial aid should also submit this simple Scholarship Application form along with a short essay and two letters of recommendation in order to be considered for named scholarship support. Many named scholarships are 4-year awards, provided the student continues to meet academic and disciplinary standards.
2022-2023 Pius XI Scholarship Application (English)
2022-2023 Pius XI Scholarship Application (Spanish)
Deadline: December 1, 2021
Students who are applying for financial aid should also submit this simple Scholarship Application form along with a short essay and two letters of recommendation in order to be considered for named scholarship support. Many named scholarships are 4-year awards, provided the student continues to meet academic and disciplinary standards.
2022-2023 Pius XI Scholarship Application (English)
2022-2023 Pius XI Scholarship Application (Spanish)
Deadline: December 1, 2021
Father Carney Alumni Discount
Incoming freshmen (Class of 2026) whose parent or legal guardian is an alum of Pius XI Catholic High School are eligible to apply for the Father Carney Alumni Discount. Applicants must meet academic and character criteria to receive this discount each year.
2022-2023 Father Carney Discount Application (English)
2022-2023 Father Carney Discount Application (Spanish)
Deadline: December 1, 2021
Incoming freshmen (Class of 2026) whose parent or legal guardian is an alum of Pius XI Catholic High School are eligible to apply for the Father Carney Alumni Discount. Applicants must meet academic and character criteria to receive this discount each year.
2022-2023 Father Carney Discount Application (English)
2022-2023 Father Carney Discount Application (Spanish)
Deadline: December 1, 2021
Milwaukee Archdiocese Employee Discount
Students whose parent or legal guardian is a full or part-time employee of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee are eligible to apply for a tuition reduction.
2022-2023 Milwaukee Arch Employee Discount Application (English)
2022-2023 Milwaukee Arch Employee Discount Application (Spanish)
Deadline: December 1, 2021
Students whose parent or legal guardian is a full or part-time employee of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee are eligible to apply for a tuition reduction.
2022-2023 Milwaukee Arch Employee Discount Application (English)
2022-2023 Milwaukee Arch Employee Discount Application (Spanish)
Deadline: December 1, 2021
Milwaukee and Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs
Pius XI Catholic High School participates in both the Milwaukee and Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs.
February Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP) Application Period for 2021-2022 School Year:
February 1 - 21, 2022
February Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) Application Period for the 2021-2022 School Year:
February 1 - April 20, 2022
Students meeting DPI residency and income guidelines may apply for Milwaukee or Wisconsin Parental Choice Program by submitting an online application through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website. A completed application must be submitted by the deadline. All supporting documents must be provided to Pius XI Catholic High School via email by the deadline to complete the process. More information about Private School Choice Programs can be found HERE.
February Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP) Application Period for 2021-2022 School Year:
February 1 - 21, 2022
February Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) Application Period for the 2021-2022 School Year:
February 1 - April 20, 2022
Students meeting DPI residency and income guidelines may apply for Milwaukee or Wisconsin Parental Choice Program by submitting an online application through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website. A completed application must be submitted by the deadline. All supporting documents must be provided to Pius XI Catholic High School via email by the deadline to complete the process. More information about Private School Choice Programs can be found HERE.
Step 1: Complete Application
Go to Wisconsin Department of Instruction (DPI) Website and complete the online application.
A valid email address is required to create a log in.
A valid email address is required to create a log in.
Step 2: Submit Required Supporting Documents
After you complete the MPC or WPC online application, you will receive an email from the Department of Public Instruction. The email from the Department of Public Instruction will list the supporting documents needed to complete the application process. You must provide supporting documentation to Pius XI Catholic High School before the MPCP February deadline or your application will be considered ineligible. (Please see the list of required supporting documentation below).
Parental Choice Enrollment periods:
February Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP) Enrollment period is: February 1 – February 21, 2022.
*All required MPCP supporting documents must be submitted to Pius XI Catholic High School by 3:30 p.m. on Monday February 22, 2021 via this email piusxichoiceprogram@piusxi.org or the parental choice drop box located at our school entrance for your student’s application to be considered in the draw selection. No late documentation can be accepted per program guidelines.
The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) Enrollment period is February 1 – April 15, 2022.
*All required supporting documents must be submitted to Pius XI Catholic High School by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday April 15, 2021 via this email piusxichoiceprogram@piusxi.org or the parental choice drop box located at our school entrance for your student’s application to be considered in the draw selection. No late documentation can be accepted per program guidelines.
List of Required Supporting Documentation:
Please Note:
For information on Acceptable Residency Documentation click here, and Income Limits click here.
Contact our Pius XI Catholic High School Parental Choice team with any questions at: piusxichoiceprogram@piusxi.org
Parental Choice Enrollment periods:
February Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP) Enrollment period is: February 1 – February 21, 2022.
*All required MPCP supporting documents must be submitted to Pius XI Catholic High School by 3:30 p.m. on Monday February 22, 2021 via this email piusxichoiceprogram@piusxi.org or the parental choice drop box located at our school entrance for your student’s application to be considered in the draw selection. No late documentation can be accepted per program guidelines.
The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) Enrollment period is February 1 – April 15, 2022.
*All required supporting documents must be submitted to Pius XI Catholic High School by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday April 15, 2021 via this email piusxichoiceprogram@piusxi.org or the parental choice drop box located at our school entrance for your student’s application to be considered in the draw selection. No late documentation can be accepted per program guidelines.
List of Required Supporting Documentation:
- Residency document required for all Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and Wisconsin Parental Choice Program applications (match parent name and address to application).
- Income documentation required for all students new to Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and Wisconsin Parental Choice Program.
- Student’s Birth Certificate Birth certificates will be requested for all new Pius XI Students (transfers and 9th graders) to verify student’s legal name and DOB.
Please Note:
- Milwaukee or Wisconsin Parental Choice applications must be completed and submitted online during their respective Open Enrollment periods.
- Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and Wisconsin Parental Choice Program applications or documents cannot be accepted prior to or after the Pius XI Open Enrollment application period.
- To complete the parental choice application process submit supporting documentation to Pius XI Catholic High School via the email piusxichoiceprogram@piusxi.org or the parental choice drop box located at our school entrance. All documents must be received within the enrollment period. Late applications and supporting documentation cannot be accepted per Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction guidelines.
- Due to COVID, visitor access is not available to the school building to accept documents or make copies of documents.
- Pius XI requires each family, whose student secures a choice seat, to complete an Income Tuition Determination Form to conclude if the family will have any tuition responsibility. The Tuition Determination Form will be sent to families who student secures a choice seat at Pius XI.
- Students accepted under the traditional admissions process are not guaranteed a Parental Choice Program seat.
- All students applying to Pius XI Catholic High School must meet all admissions criteria no matter their funding stream.
- Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and Wisconsin Parental Choice Program seats do not follow a student from one school to another, only their eligibility to participate in the program.
- Pius XI Catholic High School has a limited number of Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and Wisconsin Parental Choice Program seats offered each school year, so many students applying for Parental Choice will be placed on our wait list for that school year.
- Families are required to reapply for their Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and Wisconsin Parental Choice Program seat every year to verify residency and continue to be eligible in the Parental Choice Program.
- Documents submitted through the drop box will be date stamped each day. Pius XI will send email receipt of documents received in the drop box to the email provided within your online choice application.
For information on Acceptable Residency Documentation click here, and Income Limits click here.
Contact our Pius XI Catholic High School Parental Choice team with any questions at: piusxichoiceprogram@piusxi.org
