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Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools Tuition

At Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools, we aim to make the Kennedy Experience accessible to all students, regardless of income. We offer financial aid from various sources and strive to keep tuition affordable. The Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools is proud to be an affordable Catholic school in PA.

For inquiries about tuition, payments, or financial aid, contact the Finance Office at 724-346-5531.

Full Payment:

Entire tuition paid by July 1st directly to the school office with no additional fee, offering a 1% savings.

Multiple Payments:

Tuition is paid in two payments ($10 fee/year) or three to twelve payments ($42 fee/year) through the FACTS Tuition Management Plan. This automatic payment plan can be set up through a checking/savings account or credit card.

Financial Aid, Scholarships & Tuition Credit Opportunities

We offer financial aid from various sources to make the Kennedy Experience accessible to all. KCFS provides numerous financial aid, scholarship, and tuition credit programs to assist families, ensuring that attending Kennedy Catholic High School, Kennedy Catholic Middle School, and Saint John Paul II Elementary School is attainable. Our programs, sponsored by the Diocese of Erie and the Shenango Valley School System, make reasonable tuition within reach for qualifying families.

Finances are never the deciding factor for student acceptance. Adequate aid ensures everyone can access a Catholic education.

1. Tuition Assistance

Available from the Diocese, school system, and additional sources for families in need. Financial aid packets are sent home annually in January and are due by mid-April. Assistance is need-based. Contact the finance office if financial difficulties arise at any time.

Scholarship Endowments

Thanks to donors, Kennedy Catholic benefits from multiple scholarship endowments through the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania. To learn more, contact Lisa Louis at 814-824-1237.

Steps for Financial Aid Consideration

Students must be registered.
Apply for the Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program/Star Foundation.
Apply for SVCSS’s Tuition Assistance Program/Shenango Valley Foundation.
Consider EITC donations.

Complete steps 1-3 before additional aid is considered. Financial aid determinations are communicated by June 15th.

2. Family Referral Tuition Credit Program

The Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools values our students, families, and partners. To show our appreciation and encourage referrals, we offer a Tuition Referral Program.

How it Works:

Refer a new school family and receive a reduction in your current year’s tuition.
Credits are awarded after the new family completes registration and pays one full year of tuition.
For each K-12 student referred, a $1,000 tuition credit is awarded.

Get Started:

Download and provide the inquiry form to the referred family or encourage them to mention your referral to our admissions department.

For questions, contact Nicole Perry, Director of Enrollment, at nperry@kennedycatholicschools.org.

3. SCRIP Tuition Credits

Scrip is an easy way to earn tuition credits by purchasing gift certificates from national and local retailers, including gas stations, grocery stores, clothing stores, and restaurants. A percentage of each purchase goes directly toward your child’s tuition without any extra cost to you.

To Purchase Scrip Online:

Visit Shop With Scrip
Click “Join Your Existing Program” and enter the enrollment code: 6E2955734683
Follow the online instructions to create an account and complete orders.

4. Junior Achievement Tuition Scholarship

Junior Achievement of Western PA supports JA students in continuing their education through EITC funding and donations. Various high school and college scholarships are available to students who have participated in JA programming. To be eligible, students must have taken part in a JA program.

For more information, please visit the Junior Achievement website.

5. International Student Host Family Tuition Credit

In addition to traditional financial aid, we offer a unique program that provides a stipend equal to the cost of tuition for families who host a foreign exchange student enrolled at Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools. This 20-year-old Exchange Hosting Program allows host families to share culture and experiences with a teenager from another country while obtaining the necessary funding to send their child to our school. The Exchange Hosting Program is a rewarding experience for all involved.

Enroll Today

At Kennedy Catholic Family Schools, we are committed to providing an exceptional education that shapes students into well-rounded individuals ready to excel in life. Choose Kennedy Catholic and Enroll Today!