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Are there any income limits when applying for aid?
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There are no income limits to applying for assistance. Each family’s unique financial situation is considered when assessing need.
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Who decides how much financial aid a family receives?
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It is the responsibility of MUHS to decide how to best meet the needs of its students and family’s.
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When will I be notified if my student has been awarded assistance?
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Financial aid awards will be mailed on April 22, 2011
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Why am I mailing my application to FAIR?
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MUHS has contracted with FAIR to process the financial aid applications and provide an objective evaluation of each family’s financial need. FAIR is a nationally recognized leader in financial need evaluation services for Catholic and private schools.
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How do I fill out the application if I am a divorced, separated or single parent?
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If the dependents you list in Part II of the application will live primarily with you then you should complete the application form based on your income and household expenses.
If you have remarried you will need to complete the application and include information about the stepparent’s income, expenses, assets, and debt.
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Who should I list in Part II Dependents?
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You should include all dependents currently living with you or for whom you are providing support. This includes older children attending college or any other relatives who are currently living with you that you are providing support to.
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I do not have my 2010 Federal Income Tax return available because I have filed for an extension. Will my application still be accepted?
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FAIR asks that each family applying for assistance provide their 2010 Federal Income Tax return unless you have filed for an extension. If you have filed for an extension we will need you to provide us with a copy of the extension request, a copy of your 2009 Federal Income Tax return, and copies of your 2010 W-2’s.
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Is my personal financial information shared with any organizations other than FAIR?
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All information is held strictly confidential and is not shared or disseminated in any way with any other organizations except for MUHS.
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How do I apply?
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Application forms, instructions, and mailing envelopes will be mailed to all registered prospective students and current students on financial aid in late January 2011. Mail the completed application and any necessary documentation along with a $25.00 check made payable to FAIR in the envelope provided by the due date on the front of the application. The MUHS deadline is March 18, 2011.
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You will also be able to apply on-line.
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If you would like to submit your application online then you will need the following:
- Your School Code (238)
- Your School Password (muhs238)
- A valid e-mail address
- A credit card (Visa or Mastercard) to complete payment processing
- A complete copy of your Federal Income Tax Return with all schedules and W-2's from the previous year
To begin the online application process parents should go to www.fairapp.com and click on the "Online Application" link. You can then create a user account using your email address and a password that you select. Once you have created a user account and signed in you will be able to complete the FAIR application on-line.
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How will I know if FAIR has received my application?
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If you submit your application via mail you will receive a postcard from FAIR confirming receipt of your application.
If you submit your application online at www.fairapp.com you will receive a confirmation page and a separate e-mail confirming FAIR has received your application.
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Pre-Paid Tuition
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MUHS uses a pre-paid tuition plan. This plan is designed to hold down tuition costs and ease the financial burden on families. The plan allows parents to determine the amount of tuition they will pre-pay prior to the beginning of the school year. The school will then guarantee a low-interest loan for the balance of the tuition payable in ten equal installments from August to May. For more information about the loan service click on www.afford.com.
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Special Entrance Exam Awards
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MUHS recognizes special academic achievement by offering scholarship awards to students gaining exemplary scores on the entrance examination. The four students receiving the top exam scores will each be awarded a one-time $500 scholarship to be applied to tuition payment upon enrollment.
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Other Options
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Through the Milwaukee Parental School Choice Program (MPSCP), funds are available to those families who meet certain criteria. For more information about admissions and financial aid at MUHS, please contact Mr. Casey Kowalewski, Director of Admissions, at (414) 933-7220 or e-mail at kowalewski@muhs.edu.