2015_HSGuide

FUNDING
When considering a private or parochial high school you also
must consider how to pay for it because unlike public schools
they are not tuition free. The cost of attending these types
of high schools can vary from a few thousand dollars up to
five figures. If you are unable to pay full tuition costs, schools
may offer a variety of options to assist you.
These are some of the most common types of financial
assistance that are offered by schools:
INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS AND SUPPORTS
Work-study: Need based, students are allowed to work at the
school, either before or after, doing various jobs.
Scholarships: At some schools every student is assessed
to determine scholarship eligibility, while at others they
are only awarded to students who apply and meet certain
requirements. Scholarships may be merit-based (certain GPA
or test scores) or need based depending on the school. Once
a scholarship is awarded, the student must continue to meet
these requirements in order to keep the scholarship.
Grants: Money given to a student in which the student is not
required to pay back. Unlike scholarships, students do not
have to maintain certain requirements. Grants are usually
awarded based on financial need.
Bank Loans: Some schools will allow you to finance your
tuition by taking out a loan through a bank. Most schools
will facilitate this process with a bank. You will be required
to pay the bank directly on a monthly basis and the payment
will include interest.
Payment Plans: Schools may allow you to pay your tuition
over a number of months, usually broken down into a number
of equal payments. Unlike bank loans, payments are made
directly to the school. Some schools may offer an incentive
(less cost) for paying the tuition in full rather than making
monthly payments.
The program provides families in Louisiana with greater
educational choice. Students who meet residency
requirements are eligible if they:
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• Attended K-12 last year in a public school that was rated
‘C,’ ‘D,’ or ‘F’
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• Are entering Kindergarten for the first time in the 2016-
2017 school year
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• Were awarded a scholarship for the previous school year
For more detailed information and to find a list of schools
participating in the program for the 2016-2017 school year
visit www.lascholarshipprogram.com
Whether schools offer one or more of these options, be sure
you inquire about the deadlines, qualifications (if any), and
materials/information needed in order to apply.
ENROLLING
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Every school will require an original and a copy of these
documents to enroll your child in school:
Birth certificate
Immunization Records
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for special needs
and gifted/talented students
Proof of address (driver’s license, utility bills,
copy of lease, etc.)
Louisiana K-12 Scholarship Program: Also known as the
“voucher program.” Louisiana students attending underperforming
public schools now have the opportunity to
apply for a state-funded scholarship to any approved nonpublic
school or ‘A’ and ‘B’ rated public school outside their
attendance zone.
USEFUL DOCUMENTS:
Depending on the school and the grade to which you are
applying, these documents may be applicable in some cases
and may be required in others:
Most recent report card
Most recent standardized test scores
Any other education records
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