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 FACTS application through FACTSmgt.com. Students who qualify for admission will then be reviewed by the Admissions Committee to determine your eligibility for scholarship and tuition assistance so that 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 financial aid decisions. The Academy awards aid based on the estimated need as calculated by FACTS and other factors.

When applying for financial aid, please use your current and prior year's tax returns and W2's as you complete the FACTS application. Late applications cannot be considered until the spring.

Procedures for New Students

To apply for tuition assistance for the 2023-24 Academic Year, the priority deadline is January 15, 2023.
(Please note that FACTS requires two weeks from the submission date to make a determination.)
In order to be considered for need-based assistance, please complete the online application with your 2020 tax returns, schedules and 2021 W2's. Submit to FACTS beginning in October and no later than January 15, 2023.
Families who derive any part of their income from self-employment or receive no W2 forms must also provide copies of their final 2020 tax return.
Financial aid decisions will be emailed on March 4, 2023.

Financial aid questions should be addressed to FACTS Management at 866-441-4637 or to the Ursuline Business Office via email. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to FACTS by the dates indicated. Admission decisions are made without regard to requests for financial aid.

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.