Investing in Your Child's Education
Below is a breakdown of the 2022-2023 tuition rates. You will also find valuable links to find financial aid opportunities.
If you have any questions at all, feel free to contact Carol Gale.
The Hope Scholarship
Hope Scholarship is the state’s education savings account program that gives parents an opportunity to build an individual learning experience that works best for their child. The scholarship allows K-12 students to receive financial assistance that can be used for tuition, fees and other expenses.
To qualify for the Hope Scholarship Program in the 2022-2023 academic year, a student must be a West Virginia resident and be one of the following:
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Eligible for or required to be enrolled in kindergarten
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Enrolled full-time in public elementary or secondary school in West Virginia for an entire instructional term of the 2021-2022 academic year
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Enrolled full-time and attending a public elementary or secondary school in West Virginia for at least 45 calendar days during the current instructional term at the time of application
Financial Aid
Opportunities
Financial Aid is available to both Catholic and non-Catholic students through Diocesan, Parish and School funding.
To apply for Financial Aid:
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FACTS online- All applicants (Catholics and non-Catholics) MUST apply online for Financial Aid with
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Submit most recent Tax Return documentation
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Complete the attached Scholarship Application
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Attach most recent report cards of students
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Submit completed application with supporting documentation to the Principal, Dr. Templeton by deadline
Assistance will be based on financial need. No more than 50% of the tuition amount after FACTS, may be subsidized for each child applying for assistance.
TOMI SCHAFFER SCHOLARSHIP FUND Application
Tuition Assistance Process for Phase I Financial Aid with the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston opens on February 1, 2022 and will close of April 30, 2022. We strongly encourage you to apply during this time!
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Carol Gale
Advancement Director
Mrs. Carol Gale came to St. Joseph Catholic School in March 2008 as the school’s Advancement Director after spending the previous 12 years at Marshall University as the Athletic Department’s business manager. She also serves as the school's chief financial officer, as well as assisting in the Athletic Department. Carol graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance as well as earning her MBA.
She met her husband, Mark during her tenure at Marshall. Mark is the Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations at Marshall and is the longest serving member of the current Marshall Football staff. They have two daughters – Caitlin and Chelsea. Caitlin just graduated from Marshall with a Master's Degree in Athletic Training and accepted a full-time position with Kings' Daughters Hospital. Chelsea is a senior at Marshall studying Communications Disorders. Both girls attended school at St. Joseph from Kindergarten through 12th Grade.
In her free time, Mrs. Gale coaches the Middle School Girl's Basketball Team, enjoys working out at Orange Theory, working in the yard, and spending time with her family, especially at the beach and at sporting events. GO HERD!!!
