Tuition Assistance - 2022 Ursuline Academy

About

Ursuline Academy is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school for young women in grades 7-12. Founded in 1946, Ursuline Academy in Dedham operates under the sponsorship of the international network of Ursuline Sisters, the oldest religious teaching order devoted to the education of young women.

Admissions

Our Admissions team welcomes families for tours throughout the year, and we sponsor events designed for students to explore our campus, sit in on classes, and to get to know our community. Ours is a holistic approach to knowing each student as we review qualifications for admissions. Learn why families choose Ursuline, and how our graduates become young women of character, faith and scholarship!

ACADEMICS

Ursuline Academy offers a rigorous program of study designed to challenge and inspire students, and our faculty encourage their love of learning, reading, and scholarly exploration in the pursuit of truth. Our graduates are fully prepared to study, analyze, and communicate persuasively to meet the challenges of university work.

LIVING THE MISSION

The values of an Ursuline education– a Catholic education– were established centuries ago when Saint Angela Merici dedicated her life to forming a company of young women engaged in bettering their communities. At Ursuline, we challenge our students to live lives of integrity that reflect the principles of Catholic social teaching, and to be Christ to one another in today’s world. We welcome students of all faiths, and support every student on her spiritual journey.

Tuition Assistance Program

Families should note that the actual cost of educating each student at Ursuline Academy exceeds the cost of tuition by $3,000. We are grateful for the support of the extended Ursuline family, including alumnae, benefactors, foundations and current parents, who help to support our Annual Fund each year to offset this cost, which in turn, keeps the tuition affordable.

We work with FACTS Tuition Management for grant and aid assessment. Each year, Ursuline Academy awards need-based tuition assistance to approximately 26% of our students. These grants are awarded to qualified students based on their parents’ submission of the FACTS application for financial aid. These grants are tuition assistance awards, and as such, they are considered a gift and therefore there is no obligation to pay them back.

Interested families should not be deterred by cost. We encourage prospective students to submit both the application for admission on Ravenna and the tuition assistance application through FACTS. Applications for admissions are reviewed for admission and scholarship eligibility concurrently by the Admissions Committee. Applications for tuition assistance are reviewed separately by a Tuition Assistance Committee to determine eligibility. Notifications for scholarships and tuition assistance are released upon admission so your family can make an informed decision regarding enrollment.

To apply for Tuition Assistance, please follow the instructions below.

Please note that Tuition Assistance awards are not automatically renewed, and parents must re-apply through FACTS for each subsequent year a student is enrolled.

Applying for Tuition Assistance

Ursuline Academy uses the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment tool to guide tuition assistance decisions. The Academy awards aid based on the estimated need as calculated by FACTS and other factors.

When applying for tuition assistance, please use your most recently filed tax return and W2s as you complete the application.

Procedures for New Students

To apply for tuition assistance for the 2024-2025 Academic Year, the priority deadline is January 15, 2024.
(Please note that FACTS requires two weeks from the submission date to verify your application.
In order to be considered for need-based assistance, families must complete the online application with their 2022 tax returns, schedules and 2021 W2's.
Families who derive any part of their income from self-employment or receive no W2 forms must also provide copies of their final 2022 tax return.
Tuition Assistance decisions for completed applications will be released to new families beginning March 2, 2024, and then on a rolling basis and based on availability of funding.

Questions about creating an account, accessing an existing account, or completing your application (including troubleshooting or uploading documents) should be directed to FACTS Management at 866-441-4637.

Questions about the process or the tuition assistance program should be directed to the Ursuline Business Office via email.

Admission decisions are made without regard to requests for tuition assistance.

Apply online to FACTS

Special Requests

The global pandemic has impacted us all in countless ways, and has presented an economic hardship for some of our families. If you anticipate having difficulty meeting your tuition obligation, please contact our Director of Finance and Business Operations, Leigh Ann Luetzen, at lluetzen @ursulineacademy.net.