Tuition Assistance
It is an expectation of the administration that parents make a financial commitment to meet the needs of their students. The Tuition Assistance packages are intended to supplement those families whose financial resources limit their ability to pay full-tuition, and will NOT meet the full costs of attendance. The underlying intent of Tuition Assistance is that no worthy student be deterred by financial reasons from applying to Machebeuf. Parents who anticipate a need for assistance are encouraged to apply on behalf of their student. Offers of Tuition Assistance will be made only after a student has been admitted. The administration expects each recipient and parent to make a conscientious effort to demonstrate a positive attitude in all phases of Machebeuf life.
There are two types of Tuition Assistance awarded by Machebeuf: Merit-Based Aid and Need-Based Aid. Machebeuf awards partial Tuition Assistance packages based on financial need, essays, and/or the results of the High School Placement Test. Tuition Assistance is available in the form of scholarships and/or grants for qualifying students.
Merit-Based Aid Opportunities
Bishop Machebeuf High School awards several students each year with Merit-Based Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded based on the criteria listed below. Only incoming freshmen are eligible for consideration for a Merit-Based Scholarship.
The Robert Duke Finn Scholarship
The Robert Duke Finn Scholarship is awarded to the top achiever on the High School Placement Test taken on the Common Test Date in December of a student’s eighth grade year. Only students who have taken the HSPT at Machebeuf and have listed Machebeuf as their first choice are eligible for the Robert Duke Finn Scholarship. This scholarship is for one half of the total tuition and is renewable each year provided that the student maintains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better.
The Principal's Scholarship
The Principal’s Scholarship is awarded to students who scored in the top nine on the High School Placement Test taken on the Common Test Date in December of a student’s eighth grade year, after the highest score. Only students who have taken the HSPT at Machebeuf and have listed Machebeuf as their first choice are eligible for the Principal’s Scholarship. These $1,000 scholarships are renewable each year as long as the student maintains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 3.0 or better.
The Future Leader Scholarship
The “Future Leader of Machebeuf” Essay Competition results in five (5) incoming freshmen being rewarded with a $1,500 scholarship. In order to be considered for one of the Future Leader Scholarships, incoming freshmen must complete a two-page essay response to the following question:
How do you plan to show an appreciation for our Five Core Values of Devotion to God, Academic Excellence, Service to Others, Ethnic and Cultural Variety, and Christian Morality in your everyday life while a student at Machebeuf and beyond?
The deadline for submitting an essay for consideration for the 2011-2012 school year is April 15, 2011. Essays submitted or postmarked after April 15, 2011 will not be considered. Essays submitted by students other than incoming freshmen will not be considered. Essays must be mailed to:
Bishop Machebeuf High School
Leader Essay
458 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80230
The Future Leader Scholarship is renewable each year as long as the student maintains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 3.0 or better, actively participates in a minimum of one co-curricular activity at BMHS, participates in the class community service day each year, and has contributed a minimum of ten family service hours to the school each year.
External Aid Opportunities
The below listed foundations offer scholarships – each having their own application, criteria for awarding, and deadlines. Machebeuf is not involved in the decisions of the below-listed foundations in their awarding of scholarships to families. Please do not apply for these scholarships unless you fully meet all of the stipulated criteria.
Universal Education Supporters (UES)
www.UESdenver.org
Criteria: Open to All Machebeuf Families
Deadline: Open/Ongoing
Potential Award: Up to full tuition, based on individual involvement in program
Description: Universal Education Supporters, Inc. (UES) is a 501-C3 nonprofit group that helps families raise money for their children’s Catholic education. Shares (distributions) are raised through by UES workers and volunteers that staff concession stands at major sporting venues around the Denver Metro area (Mile High Stadium, Pepsi Center, etc.). In lieu of direct compensation, UES members and volunteers earn shares of their collective concession event earnings. These shares are then directed to Bishop Machebeuf High School where they are credited to the student’s tuition balance.
Alliance for Choice in Education (ACE)
www.acescholarships.org
Criteria: Families who live in Colorado and qualify for the Federal Free and Reduced Hot Lunch Program guidelines. Families must meet the listed Financial Guidelines. 70% of Machebeuf applicants for ACE need to have come from a public school.
Application Deadline: April 2011
Potential Award: Scholarships of up to $3,000 per academic year for high school students attending Machebeuf.
For questions, please call the ACE office at 303.573.1603
Schmitz Family Foundation
Criteria: Families must meet the Eligibility guidelines listed on the application
Application Deadline: April 2011
Potential Award: Scholarships of up to $3,000 for one academic year for high school students attending Machebeuf. Each family must reapply for funding each year.
Applications available on this webpage or in the Main Office after March 1st.
Need-Based Aid Opportunities
FAIR (Financial Aid Independent Review, Inc.)
All determination of need is based on a standard objective application process to FAIR (Financial Aid Independent Review, Inc.) and requires all financial aid applicants to submit specific financial data about the prior Tax Year by April 15, 2011 for those enrolling for the 2011-2012 Academic Year. Only enrolled families who have completed a FAIR application by April 15, 2011 will be considered for Need-Based Aid through Machebeuf. This financial information is then evaluated by the administration to determine award amounts. Awards will be reflected on a family's tuition statement as "BMHS Aid" and/or "Donor Aid."
To apply for Need-Based Aid through FAIR:
1. Go to www.fairapp.com
(Paper applications are available in the Main Office
after March 1, 2010.)
2. Use Code: 123 and Password: BMHS123
3. FAIR charges a processing fee of $25.00 per family.
William and Vicki Lynn Ingram Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Families must meet the Eligibility guidelines listed on the application
Application Deadline: April 15, 2011
Potential Award: This scholarship will be awarded annually to one BMHS student. The recipient will receive an award of $2000 to be applied toward their tuition. Applications available on this webpage or in the Main Office after March 1st.
Sister Rosemary Wilcox Scholarship
Criteria: Families must meet the Eligibility guidelines listed on the application
Application Deadline: April 15, 2011
Potential Award: Scholarships are given to one girl and one boy in need of financial assistance for tuition.
Applications available on this webpage or in the Main Office after March 1st.
