Bishop Chatard is committed to assisting any student who desires a strong Catholic education. We recognize the financial commitment a family makes when choosing Bishop Chatard, and strive to reduce the impact affordability has in the school choice equation.
- Financial aid provided directly by Bishop Chatard through our financial aid funds
- Tax Credit Scholarships (TCS) via Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGO)
- Indiana School Choice Scholarships (commonly known as ‘vouchers’)
- BCHS Need-Based Tuition Assistance Grants
Financial Aid from Bishop Chatard
Families seeking financial aid directly from Bishop Chatard are required to submit a BCHS financial aid application through FACTS to begin the process. This award is made annually so the application must be submitted each school year.
Begin Application through FACTS
- If you have a FACTS account through another school, you must use the specific BCHS FACTS account link to apply for BCHS financial aid. HOWEVER, you can use the same username and password you have with your other school’s accounts to login to the BCHS account.
- Remember your FACTS login credentials. FACTS accounts are also used throughout a student’s career for tuition payment and subsequent year’s financial aid applications.
Returning Families with no Incoming Freshman or Transfer Student Families with no Incoming Freshman – March 15, 2024: All returning families that do not have an incoming freshman and all transfer student families without an incoming freshman must complete the Financial Aid Application through FACTS by March 15, 2024, to guarantee inclusion in the pool considered for Bishop Chatard financial aid for the 2024-25 school year.
- FACTS parent help line is 866.441.4637, available 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.
- Read our FACTS information page for details.
- If you need further assistance, contact Emily Brown, Tuition Manager, at ebrown@bishopchatard.org or 317-251-1451, Ext. 2238
Incoming Freshmen: You will be notified of your awards in early February, if you have met the application deadlines.
Returning Students: You will be notified of your awards in mid-May, if you have met the application deadlines.
Transfer Students: You will be notified of your awards as part of your acceptance packet.
If there are extenuating circumstances that you feel are not taken into consideration by the FACTS application or the federal tax records, applicants are encouraged to submit a letter or email explaining the circumstances. Submit these to Christa Wynk, Executive Director of Finance, at cwynk@bishopchatard.org.
Tax Credit Scholarships
Tax Credit Scholarships (TCS) are funded by Bishop Chatard benefactors through a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) and awarded based on Indiana state guidelines. The amount received can vary each year, depending on funds available. To be eligible, a student must:
- Live in Indiana
- Be currently attending or applying to a K-12 non-public school
- Meet family income guidelines
Income Guidelines
In general, income guidelines are based on the Adjusted Gross Income (line 11) of your Federal 1040 tax return. NEW FOR 2023/2024: Income guidelines have increased and are as follows:
| Household Size | Income Eligibility |
|---|---|
| 1 | $107,892 |
| 2 | $145,928 |
| 3 | $183,964 |
| 4 | $222,000 |
| 5 | $260,036 |
| 6 | $298,072 |
| Household Size | Income Eligibility |
|---|---|
| 7 | $336,108 |
| 8 | $374,144 |
| 9 | $412,180 |
| 10 | $450,216 |
How to Apply
- Applications for Tax Credit Scholarships begin and are processed by the BCHS business office in May- August. Watch for emails about these.
- A separate application is needed for each student.
- Any family who receives direct BCHS Financial Aid (above) must apply for this.
Read more about the Tax Credit Scholarships
Indiana School Choice Scholarships
The Indiana School Choice Scholarship Program (often referred to as ‘vouchers’) is public money awarded to eligible Hoosier students to use toward private school tuition. Bishop Chatard is certified to participate in this program. For a student to be eligible, a student must:
- Live in Indiana
- Meet household income guidelines**
**These guidelines are the same as the Tax Credit Scholarship. See the chart above.
School Choice Scholarship Award Amounts
Amounts awarded depend on the school district in which the student resides. Below are the 2022-23 Indiana State Choice Scholarship amounts that each qualified student will receive within our most populated townships. These amounts can fluctuate slightly from year to year.
| Township | Choice Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis Public Schools | $6,707 |
| Washington Township | $6,141 |
| Lawrence Township | $6,228 |
| Pike Township | $6,209 |
How to Apply
- Applications for Indiana School Choice Scholarships are always made through Bishop Chatard and begin in the summer before the school year that aid is needed.
- You must be an accepted student of BCHS to begin the application process.
- If you currently receive direct BCHS financial aid (#1 above), you are required to apply for an Indiana School Choice Scholarship.
Read more about Indiana School Choice Scholarships
Citizenship Grants
Money earned during the summer from this program (formerly called work study) is then applied to the student’s tuition bill. Watch for application in late spring.
- BCHS financial aid is applied only to tuition. Other fees, including the capital assessment fee, must be paid in full.
- Students are expected to maintain good attendance and disciplinary records and should achieve academic success commensurate with their ability and potential. Parents of students who are placed on academic or disciplinary probation will be informed that they may lose their financial aid award unless the student’s performance improves.
- If there are extenuating circumstances that are not taken into consideration by the FACTS Financial Aid Application or the federal tax records, applicants are encouraged to submit a letter or email explaining the circumstances. All letters should be submitted to the BCHS tuition office.
- Parents have the obligation to inform the school of any changes in their financial situation that could affect the award level.
In order to prevent the withdrawal of a student(s) from the school for that year, parents can contact the business office for more information about emergency assistance.
If you have not filed for financial aid for the current school year, you will be required to do this before obtaining emergency aid.
This funding resource is intended to provide assistance for the current school year only, and should the circumstances extend beyond that year, parents must apply for financial aid through the regular process
Financial Aid Information Night: November 16, 2023 (Thurs)
This important meeting is highly recommended for all BCHS families seeking additional information about financial aid. Information about tuition assistance and the application process will be presented, along with an opportunity to ask questions. The meeting will take place in the Kyle Guyton Theatre at BCHS beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2023.
Deadlines and Dates
Families with an Incoming Freshman
- December 15, 2023: Financial Aid Application Deadline All families (new and current) with an incoming freshman must apply by Dec. 15, 2023, to be guaranteed that they are included in the pool considered for direct BCHS financial aid awards for the 2024-2025 school year.
- January 2024 Families in the above group will be notified of their financial aid awards for the 2024/2025 year if they have met the application deadlines. Late or incomplete applications or materials may result in a reduced financial award, if an award is granted.
- February 1, 2024: Registration deposits are due on this date.
- Late Spring: Applications for Citizenship Grants (for students who receive financial aid) will be available. Grants are announced in May.
- Summer 2024: Applications are taken for the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program (vouchers) and Tax Credit Scholarships (TCS through SGOs). These applications must be filed if you receive BCHS financial aid. Optional financial aid appointments with the Business Office are available upon request
Returning school families without an incoming freshman or transfer student families without an incoming freshman
- February 28, 2024: Registration deposits are due on this date.
- March 15, 2024: Financial Aid Application Deadline
To be guaranteed that you are included in the pool considered for BCHS financial aid awards for the 2023-2024 school year, your application must be submitted by this March date. - Late Spring: Families in this group will be notified of their financial aid awards for the 2024/2025 year if they have met the application deadlines. Late or incomplete applications or materials may result in a reduced financial award, if an award is granted.
- Late Spring: Applications for Citizenship Grants (for students who receive financial aid) will be available.
- Summer 2024: Applications are taken for the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program (vouchers) and Tax Credit Scholarships (TCS through SGOs). These applications must be filed if you receive BCHS financial aid. Optional financial aid appointments with the Business Office are available upon request
Questions? Contact Christa Wynk, Executive Director of Finance, at 317-251-1451, Ext. 2251 or cwynk@bishopchatard.org. We are here to answer any questions you may have.