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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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Gail McDowell
Support Teacher
Gail McDowell joined the faculty of St. Joseph Catholic School in 1990. She obtained B.A. and M.A. degrees in Elementary Education from Marshall University, and maintains a permanent WV teaching license. During her tenure at St. Joseph, Ms. McDowell has been employed as a classroom teacher, Assistant Principal and support teacher. She has four boys and six grandchildren, three of whom currently attend St. Joseph. Her hobbies include traveling, reading, word games, and spending time with family and friends. Ms. McDowell will return for the 2022-23 school year as a support teacher for students in grades 3-5.
