Dear Parents/Guardians of St. Brigid-St. Augustine School Students

February 14, 2017

Dear Parents/Guardians of St. Brigid-St. Augustine School students,

Enclosed you will find a re-enrollment Form for the 2017-2018 school year. Please sign and return the re-enrollment form along with a non-refundable payment of $250 for each child. The $250 deposit is applied directly towards the 2017-2018 tuition. Please be sure to have the re-enrollment form and deposit back to the school no later than February 27, 2017. After your re-enrollment form is received, we will then send out the tuition contract. If you are not applying for financial aid, please complete the tuition contract and return it to St. Brigid-St. Augustine School.

We encourage you to apply for financial aid if needed. Our financial aid process uses a standardized application from FACTS Grant Management Service. FACTS Grant Management Service will determine the eligibility for financial assistance for scholarships that are directly given by St. Brigid – St. Augustine School. Other Scholarships that come from different Foundations have their own application process. In order to be considered for assistance, all applications must include a copy of your 2016 tax return. To apply for St. Brigid – St. Augustine Scholarships, please go on-line and use the following link:

https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3FRJ8

Tuition assistance is available on a limited and individual basis for students. The sooner you apply the greater chance you have of receiving financial aid. The deadline to apply for financial aid is March 31st. On the back of this letter, I have also listed other financial resources that you may find beneficial along with our 2017-2018 tuition rates.

Attached is a copy of the Parish Subsidy Agreement. To qualify for the Catholic tuition rate, parishioners must be registered and qualify in the identified parish. Parishes without parish schools are assessed $250 for each parishioner student in grades K – 8 attending St. Brigid-St. Augustine School. Please have your pastor sign this form and return it to St. Brigid-St. Augustine School with your completed tuition contact by May 1, 2017.

As the principal, alum (SBS class of 1975) and a past parent, I am excited about the future of St. Brigid-St. Augustine School. I am equally proud to say that we provide a wonderful Catholic education for all of our children!

Peace!

Shevon S. Hickey (SBS ’75) Principal Other Scholarship and Program Guidelines for 2017-18 Scholarship Applicants A copy of your 2016 Tax Return MUST accompany all new and renewal Financial Aid Applications.

Children’s Education Opportunity Foundation of CT (CEO)  Must reside in Hartford, Bridgeport or New Haven  Available for students in grades K-5, Renewals can be made through 8th grade  Household income must be within eligibility limits  Awards are $500-$1,000 per student

Archbishop’s Annual Appeal  Must complete tuition assistance application through FACTS  No residency requirement  Open to students in grades PK-5 Renewals can be made through 8th grade  Household income must be within eligibility limits  Awards up to $500 per student

Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools (FACS) - Hartford Endowment  For residents of Hartford, Bridgeport or New Haven  Available to students in grade 1-5, Renewals can be made through 8th grade  Household income must within eligibility limits

John F. & Elizabeth M. Scully Memorial Scholarship Fund  Must complete a tuition assistance application through FACTS  Preference is given to a Saint Brigid parishioner  Must be enrolled for two full years prior to the award  Preference given to an 8th grader  All grades must be of C or better, good attendance, display good citizenship and behavior  The family must have demonstrated that they are active volunteers in the SBS community

Archbishop’s Scholarship  Students going into 5th  Awarded amount to be announced at the time of award  The amount awarded will be renewed for 4 years provided you remain at a Catholic School located under the Archdiocese of Hartford  If you receive this Scholarship then we are unable to the FACS Scholarship

The Urbanik Scholarship  Must complete tuition assistance application through FACTS  Four Student will received an award of $300.00  Complete Application due by May 10, 2017. Eligible students must be in grades 3rd-7th who have demonstrated their development in the following standards: o Appreciation of academic excellence as demonstrated by diligent effort: o Exceptional service to the community through school projects o Engaging in an exemplary manner as a student role model and leader  In order to apply for the scholarship, the student must meet the above-mentioned standards. To apply, students must write an essay describing how they meet the standards. In addition, the student must obtain a letter of recommendation from his/her teacher by April 26, 2017.

Albert Israel  $500.00 - award to two children between grades K and 8  Must submit an essay explaining why you like attending St. Brigid-St. Augustine School  Essay Due By February 24, 2017 – Below your name please reference Albert Israel Scholarship

St. Brigid St. Augustine CSSP – In-House Funds  Must complete tuition assistance application through FACTS  No residency requirement The Patrick J. Crowley History Scholarship:  Eligible students must be in the current 7th grade going into 8th  Must submit a five-page essay about a question given to them from the History Teacher.  The student will be provided with a rubric, in order for them to understand how the essay will be judged. The Scholarship is $500.00 award.  Due date for the essay is Friday, February 24, 2017. Please bring to the office.