Tuition, Scholarships & Aid

Scholarships are reserved for incoming students only as the funds are limited and designated for new students. Returning students and families may apply for financial aid. 

Morris Catholic offers incoming ninth-graders several scholarship opportunities.  All applications are available through our admissions portal online when filling out the Morris Catholic application online. When you complete the online Scholarship requirements  (500-word essay on the assigned topic, additional recommendations, and interview), you will be considered for any and all scholarships that are listed below. All scholarships renew for each year of enrollment, as long as the student remain in good academic or behavior standing, and any other parameters outlined in the scholarship award letter. 

• CHRISTOPHER HARRIS THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP - This scholarship is awarded to students who exhibit leadership in his/her middle school, is considered a role model for other students, and have a strong academic profile. The scholarship is for all four years.
   

• BLESSED PAULINE SCHOLARSHIP - This scholarship is named in honor of Blessed Pauline, the foundress of the Sisters of Christian Charity.  The Blessed Pauline Scholarship rewards students who demonstrate a well-rounded commitment to Catholic education, academic excellence and are students of fine character and faith commitment. 
   

• PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP - This scholarship recognizes citizenship, service, and a commitment to Morris Catholic among incoming ninth-graders. This amount can range depending on the candidate.
   

• SISTER GEMMA SCHOLARSHIP- The Sister Gemma Scholarship, named after Sister Gemma Streit, is reserved for students who excel both academically and spiritually. Recipients of this scholarship are in the top 10 percent of applicants on the entrance exam, excel academically, and embody the missions of Morris Catholic. 

• MAGNA CORDA SCHOLARSHIP- Morris Catholic introduced this new scholarship to recognize the students with the top academic application. This scholarship is extended to students in the top 5 percentile of applicants on the entrance exam, have attained exceptional academic records, and teacher recommendations. 

• RATH MERIT SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is reserved for those who have displayed a deep intellectual curiosity, have sought out excellence in their academic work and have demonstrated the capability to undertake the most rigorous academic programs at Morris Catholic. 

• SAINT GENESIUS SCHOLARSHIP- Named after the patron saint of the Arts, the Saint Genesius scholarship will reognize applicants who plan to involve themselves in the arts at Morris Catholic.The student must demonstrate a dedication to the study of the arts in any area, including theater, music, dance, visual arts, and technical theater.

 The Advancement Office at Morris Catholic works with donors to be able to provide additional funded scholarships for deserving applicants each year through our Annual Fund and Crusaders Helping Crusaders fund. These grants are awarded to students when available.

If you would like to be considered for financial aid for the Academic Year 2024-2025, you must complete a FACTS Grant & Aid Application form online at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3K8N6.  You will also be required to upload supporting tax documents and W-2 statements directly to FACTS.  Completing this application will enable you to be considered for financial aid from both Morris Catholic High School and Tri-County Scholarship Fund.  Please note that awards received from Tri-County Scholarship Fund after a Morris Catholic Financial Aid Grant has been awarded, may reduce or replace your Morris Catholic award.  In order to qualify for aid from Tri-County, you must reside in or attend a school in Morris, Passaic, or Sussex County. 

EARLY NOTIFICATION vs. REGULAR NOTIFICATION
Early Notification:  Morris Catholic offers Early Notification to families of incoming ninth-graders so you will know your financial aid status by the time of registration in January 2024. We strongly urge incoming ninth-graders families to apply for Early Notification.  In order to receive Early Notification, you must submit the online financial aid application, a non-refundable $40 application fee, and all supporting 2022 tax documents (2022 taxes and 2022 W-2 statements) by December 31, 2023.  You will then be required to submit your 2023 W-2 statements as soon as they become available, but no later than February 1, 2024.  PLEASE NOTE:  The FACTS application will not request your 2022 W-2 statements, but Tri-County Scholarship Fund requires them.  If you do not submit your 2022 W-2 statements, you will not be considered for aid by Tri-County.   Tri-County sends their notifications out separately at a later date, so you will not know your financial aid status from Tri-County until after registration. 

Regular Notification:  If you miss the December 31, 2023 deadline, you may still apply for financial aid, but you may not receive your financial aid notification from Morris Catholic until after registration.  The final deadline for receipt of a “verified” application, $40 application fee, and ALL supporting documents is February 15, 2024. This is a strict deadline.  Since it can take up to four weeks for FACTS to “verify” your application, we strongly encourage you to submit your application well in advance of this date.  Only complete, verified applications are accepted.  If you miss this deadline, you will not be considered for financial aid by Tri-County Scholarship Fund, and it may also make you ineligible, or limited, in the amount of financial aid you receive from Morris Catholic.    Regular Notification applicants need to submit their 2022 tax documents and 2023 W-2 statements.  You do not need to wait for your 2023 W-2 statements to become available in order to submit your application.  You may complete the application and submit it with your 2022 tax documents.  Then when your 2021 W-2 statements become available, you may submit them separately, but no later than February 1, 2024.
Notification from Morris Catholic regarding your financial aid status will be mailed by April 2024.  If you qualify, a separate notification will be mailed from Tri-County.                                                                                                                                                                                   

If you have any questions concerning the completion of the application, please contact FACTS directly by phone (866-315-9262) or via e-mail:  info@factstuitionaid.com.   Supporting tax documents and W-2 statements must be in PDF format and uploaded to the FACTS system.  Documents may not be sent via email, fax, or mail.   Application for financial assistance is required each year.