Financial Aid Application Thru FACTS

 Who Should Complete the FACTS Application?

●    Eighth-Grade families interested in getting a tuition estimate for their son’s freshman year.

●    Eighth-Grade families interested in applying for scholarships.

●    St. Edward families applying for or renewing financial aid.

●    St. Edward families applying for free/reduced lunch.


Is There a Deadline to Apply?

●     PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS: Parents of current eighth graders joining the Class of 2030 next fall, must apply by November 14, 2025. Please upload 2024 tax documents. We also encourage families to visit www.sehs.net/affordability to apply for scholarships.

●     CURRENT & TRANSFER STUDENTS: Parents of current St. Edward students and transfer students must apply between February 1 and April 15, 2026. Please upload 2025 tax documents. If you are filing a tax extension for 2025, you MUST complete the FACTS application by April 15 using your 2024 tax information.

●     LATE APPLICANTS: Late applications will be accepted; however, award amounts may be impacted due to limited funding.


Instructions:

  1. Sign into FACTS. If you have never used FACTS, please create an account.
  2. Select the 2026–27 school year.
  3. Complete the online application and pay the $35 processing fee.
  4. Upload all requested financial documentation: your complete federal tax return, all schedules (Schedule 1, Schedule C, etc.), W2s, and 1099s.

If you have questions about the application or run into technical difficulties, please call FACTS Management’s 24/7 parent hotline at 866.441.4637.


Diocesan Tuition Assistance and Angel Fund Scholarships:

The Cleveland Diocese also offers tuition assistance (in addition to scholarships and financial aid provided by St. Edward). To be considered, applicants MUST upload tax documentation from 2025.  If your 2025 tax return not complete by March 1, 2026, please ensure a complete copy of your 2024 tax return is uploaded (with all schedules, K1s, 1065s, 1120s, etc.), as well as 2025 W2s.

Deadline: March 15, 2026

●     Families are notified of award decision in late May or early June

.●     Due to application processing time, we recommend submitting by March 1, 2026.


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