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TUITION ASSISTANCE
Mercy Vocational High School has a wide variety of tuition assistance programs
provided through the generosity of the many benefactors who believe strongly
in the quality of our unique program.
We are able to assist many of our families with the cost of a Mercy Vocational
High School education. For the 2005-2006 school year Mercy families are
receiving over $600,000 in tuition assistance grants. Presently, there are
four principal types of grants and awards. Each is based upon a demonstrated
financial need. Parents may also apply for an education loan offered through
SLM Financial Corporation. The following provides brief information on grants
and student loans:
MVHS Grants
These grants are funded through our tuition assistance endowment fund and our
Board-of-Directorsą Adopt-a-Student program. Grants range from $250 to $2,200.
per school year. Grants are awarded for one year only, and reapplication must
be made on an annual basis. Incoming 9th grade students may request a grant
application once they have been accepted and are officially registered for
the program. 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students may request a grant application
in early March of each academic year. Application deadline is April 15.
Josephine C. Connelly Achievement Award
These grants are funded through the Connelly Foundation. Grant amount is $1,445
per school applied to each of the four years the student attends Mercy Vocational
High School. The application-selection process is administered at the elementary
level. Every parochial school, including consolidated parochial schools, in
Philadelphia North and Philadelphia South Vicariates, is eligible to participate.
Please contact the elementary principal and/or teacher early in the school year
for information on the application process.
Charles E. Ellis Grant
Available to girls only who meet certain criteria, a tremendous funding
opportunity exists through the CHarles E. Ellis Grant and Scholarship Fund.
The 2005-2006 grant for Mercy Vocational High School students is $4,400 for
9th through 12th grade students.
Applications are available from the elementary principal or teacher in January.
You may also obtain the application by visiting their website at:
http://www.wwscholars.org/.
Application deadline is usually early April.
BLOCS Grants
Mercy Vocational High School families are eligible to apply for educational Improvement
Tax Credit Grants. Applications are distributed from the Admissions Office at Mercy
Vocational High School. Application deadline is April 15th. Questions should be directed
to Mr. William J. Donahue by calling (215) 226-1225, ext. 115.
EITC Grants
Mercy Vocational High School families are eligible to apply for Educational
Improvement Tax Credit Grants. Applications are distributed from the Admissions
office at Mercy Vocational High School. Application deadline is April 15th.
Questions should be directed to Mr. William J. Donahue by calling (215) 226-1225, ext. 115
Education Loans
Families may apply for a tuition loan through the SLM Financial Corporation. This
company has been approved by the Office of Catholic Education to provide this
service. Students must be accepted and registered for Mercy Vocational High School
before a loan application can be made. Applications are available from the
Admissions Office
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