“How to Afford a Quality Catholic Education”Hudson Catholic Regional High School

December 10, 2015

Why do people choose a Catholic education for their children?

…high academic standards; values-added education and a safe school environment …

…value of self-discipline and commitment……encourage family input and involvement in the ongoing education

of their children ……partnership results in higher attendance rates and lower dropout

rates……score significantly above the national averages on standardized

testing……because of a greater emphasis on homework and study, Catholic

School students develop more effective writing skills……faculty members are qualified professionals committed to bringing

out the best in their students as they grow in knowledge, skills, and values…

Why do people choose a Catholic education for their children?

…faculty and staff are role models who share their faith, their talents, and their time…

…Catholic School curriculum normally meets state regulations and guidelines …

…Association and accrediting agencies help provide programs and instruments for internal and external evaluations on an ongoing basis …

…excellent success rate in educating minority students……encourage each student to accept the challenges of being a better

person in tomorrow's world……emphasis is on participation by all students……high college acceptance rate reflect that the Catholic School

students are self-disciplined, self-motivated, responsible, and creative…

Why do people choose a Catholic education for their children?

…Appropriate social and cultural activities, under school sponsorship, provide relaxation and creative outlets …

…affordable excellence; there is an emphasis on efficiency and accountability …

…Tuition cost is often supplemented, so the Catholic community shares the cost of education. …

…add the significant "plus" of religious, moral, and spiritual development…

How do Catholic schools emphasis Faith and Values?

…help students understand that each person is unique and valuable…

…strive to create a special bond among the students, the home, and the school so that all share the strong sense of community …

…mutual respect among students, faculty, and administrators which generates an atmosphere of care and concern…

…join with the family to help students understand their special place in the family, the Church, and society….

…explore their faith through classes and activities in Scripture, Sacraments, Church, and morality…

…not all students who come to Catholic Schools are Catholic, but all share the experiences of faith and values…

Why Hudson Catholic???? The mission of Hudson Catholic Regional High School,

a Lasallian college preparatory school serving a diverse community, is to educate the men and women entrusted to our care through a comprehensive and demanding curriculum complemented by an integrated program of extracurricular activities emphasizing spiritual, social and physical values, designed to encourage individual development and responsibility to the community.

Why Hudson Catholic????• Tradition of the de La Salle Christian

Brothers• 100 % college acceptance!!!• 100% graduation rate!!!• College Prep Curriculum!!!• De La Sallian Honors Program!!!• Early College Credit Program at St.

Peter’s University!!!• Advanced Placement Courses (with

increased curriculum offerings over the next year)!!!

Why Hudson Catholic????• Championship Athletic Program!!!– Girls’ Volleyball – 2015 League Champs,

County Champs, Coach of the Year – Boys’ Basketball – County Champs last four

years– Baseball – State Champions 2014 – Non-Public

B– State Champion – Non-Public B Cross Country –

Crystal Ortiz– Boys Track – Non Public B State Champions

2015• Wide Variety of Co-curricular Activities– Academic Clubs – (i.e Mock Trial, Biology

Club….)– Arts – (i.e. dance, dramatic arts, Spring

Musical….)

Why Hudson Catholic????

• Premier Alumni Network of Support!!!

• Catholic Identity of the school!!!• Christian Service Opportunities!!!• Middle States Accredited!!!• Caring, family atmosphere!!!

Financial Aid Opportunities

1. The Student-Partner Alliance(Deadline - February 15, 2016)

2. The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children(Deadline - Will be available January 1, 2016)

3. Hudson Catholic Regional High School Grant

(Deadline – March 30, 2016)

4. Alumni Leadership Program(Letter submitted to President/Principal)

5. “Soaring to New Heights” – Sponsorship(Application filed by donor with President/Principal)

Academic Scholarship

• Scores on COOP test• Grades on 8th Grade Report Card• De La Sallian Scholars Program

All forms for Financial Aid are on the Hudson Catholic Regional High School

Website

www.hudsoncatholic.org

Alumni Leadership Program

• The Alumni Leadership Program (ALP) distributes tuition assistance to deserving students whose needs are not met through the other scholarship and tuition assistance venues.

• A letter is written by the student and parent to the President/Principal outlining the financial need.

• The President/Principal forwards those with the greatest need to the Hudson Catholic Alumni Association for funding as pledges are made by Alumni.

“Soaring to New Heights”

• Offers potential donors the opportunity to help fund a student’s education at Hudson Catholic and receive a tax credit

• Donors are solicited by the school administration but can also be identified by a parent

• The Administration will assist parents in securing those possible donations

 Family Experience• Increased affordability and convenience• Easy payment plan sign-up (online or paper)• Flexible payment options (pay in full, quarterly, by semester, or

monthly)• Intuitive online account maintenance• 24/7 customer service• Switch among financial accounts• Families can pay ahead online• Families can pay by telephone• Mobile-friendly payment site• “No Login” online payment option• One-click Spanish translation option• Multiple students on one agreement• Payment notice emailed 2-days after missed payment due date

(invoice)

“How will I know if I will be getting financial aid?”

• You will receive notification directly from The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children

• You will receive notification directly from the Student-Partner Alliance

• You will receive information from the Hudson Catholic Admission’s Office if you use the FACTS form. That aid is “graduated” according to income and ability to pay.

• You will receive notification from the Alumni Association if your child qualifies for the ALP Program.

“How will I know if my child will be getting an academic scholarship?”• Notice of Academic Scholarship offers will

accompany the Letter of Acceptance that will be mailed by January 15, 2016.

• The level of scholarship will depend on the score on the COOP and the eighth grade records.

• The De La Sallian Scholars will be selected and notified by the President/Principal and the program directors.

Transportation to and from Hudson Catholic Regional High School• HUDSON COUNTY

– PATH trains are operating between Newark Penn Station and 33rd Street from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

– The Light Rail is running on its regular schedule.– NJ Transit Buses on Kennedy Blvd

• UNION COUNTY– The NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line runs a modified schedule between

High Bridge and Newark Penn Station.– PATH trains operate between Newark Penn Station and 33rd Street.

Connect to PATH at Newark Penn.

• New York City– PATH trains run between Newark Penn Station and 33rd Street in

Manhattan from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Stops will include Newark Penn, Harrison, and Journal Square.

“……encourage individual

development and responsibility to the

community.”

Hudson Catholic HawksSoaring to New Heights