Tuition & aid

Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons operates annually on an operating budget over $2.0 million. Tuition accounts for approximately 75 % of the operating revenue. Tuition and fees must be paid on time in order for the school to pay its bills.

For the convenience of parents, tuition is divided into ten or eleven payments. Tuition not paid in full at the beginning of the year must be paid through the F.A.C.T.S. Tuition Management Service. There is a small annual fee for this service. A $25 late fee is assessed each time the monthly deadline is missed.

Tuition accounts that are delinquent by 60 days result in a student being suspended from school, not being able to receive a report card, and not being able to take final exams.

Questions regarding tuition accounts are directed to Mrs. Audino at (518) 393-3131 x103.

Tuition and Fees for 2007-2008

Additionally,

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For 2008-2009, to help our parents/guardians pay tuition,
the following guidelines have been established:

• Returning students in grades 6 - 11 will not have to complete re-registration forms nor will families have to pay the $50.00 re-registration fee. Unless notified otherwise, we expect all of our students in grades 6 - 11 to return to ND-BG.
• There will be no fee for student planners and religion books.
• For parents/guardians paying the 2008-2009 tuition in full by July 1, 2008, there will be a 2% tuition discount.
• Families with two (2) or more children attending ND-BG will receive a $750.00 tuition discount for each child over one (1).

Financial Aid 2009-10

Students registered at ND-BG for the 2008-2009 school year are eligible for the following financial aid packages:

• Ken and Thelma Lally Partnership in Education Fund
• Beacon of Hope Scholarships
• ND-BG Financial Aid

Please remember that the deadline to apply for all of these aid packages is
April 15, 2009.

Kenneth and Thelma Lally Partnership in Education

The Ken and Thelma Lally Partnership in Education Fund is a needs based program open to all students who will be in grades 1-12 in the 2009-10 school year and who are currently enrolled in a Catholic School in the Diocese of Albany. Awards are given in the amount of $250, $500 or $750. To be considered, an application must be filed with FACTS Tuition Management Company. Paper applications are available from ND-BG. Required documentation includes your 2008 tax return. You can also apply online at https://www.factstuitionaid.com

To be considered for the first round of awards computed in May, your application must be received and processed by April 15, 2009. Paper applications take about three weeks to process so they should be received by the company NO LATER THAN March 25, 2009. Online applications are processed immediately and may be filed through April 15, 2009. Paper applications that complete the three week processing after April 15, 2009 and online applications received after April 15, 2009 will be considered in the second round of awards in October 2009.

Awards for the Lally Partnership in Education Fund are determined by the Diocesan School Office.

Beacon of Hope Scholarship

The Beacon of Hope Scholarship is a needs based program open to all students who will be in grades 1 - 12 during the 2009-10 school year and who are currently enrolled in a Catholic School in the Diocese of Albany. Awards are for $1,500.00 per year for three (3) years.

To be considered, an application must be filed with the FACTS Tuition Management Company. Paper applications are available from ND-BG. You can also apply online at https://www.factstuitionaid.com  Also, you must submit a one (1) page Beacon of Hope Application that describes extenuating circumstances. This form is available by clicking here (PDF) or by contacting ND-BG. The deadline to apply for a Beacon of Hope Scholarship is April 15, 2009. Please refer to the Lally Partnership in Education Fund for time restrictions involving a paper application.

Awards for the Beacon of Hope Scholarship are determined by the Beacon of Hope Selection Subcommittee.

ND-BG Financial Aid

The ND-BG Financial Aid program is a needs based program open to students enrolled in ND-BG in grades 6 - 12. Awards range from $500 -$1,500.00.

To be considered, an application must be filed with the FACTS Tuition Management Company. Paper applications are available from ND-BG. Please refer to the Lally Partnership in Education Fund for time restrictions involving a paper application. You can also apply online at https://www.factstuitionaid.com. The deadline to apply for ND-BG Financial Aid is April 15, 2009..

Awards for ND-BG Financial Aid are determined by the ND-BG Administration.

If you plan to file for financial aid, please DO NOT DELAY. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Piatek at (518) 393-3131 x100.