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2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

Holy Cross is a community built on years of success – academic and athletic, spiritual and social, within our classrooms and out among our communities.  Contributing to that success is a strong and vital sense of purpose that is shared by all of our students, faculty, and administration. 

Students join the Holy Cross community by choice: they choose to take themselves seriously as students, and to respect the students and teachers with whom they share their experiences.  

In addition, Holy Cross students choose to enter a true college preparatory environment, where class format, curriculum choices, and the infusion of technology into everyday learning mirror the challenges and opportunities that await each student on today’s college campuses.

If this sounds like the choice you’re ready to make, I encourage you to join us at Holy Cross.

OUR ADMISSIONS POLICY

Holy Cross is selective, yet recognizes its mission to serve a broad spectrum of students.  All eighth grade students applying to Holy Cross High School are required to take our Placement Exam.  For scholarship purposes, this test must be taken on November 14^th. 

The admissions decision is based on:

-          Elementary school test scores,

-          Elementary school grades

-          Teacher or counselor recommendations

-          Placement Exam results

Holy Cross does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious beliefs, national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs.

Questions or concerns about Holy Cross admissions can be directed to Kevin Esmond, Director of Admissions, at Kevin.Esmond@holycrosshighschool.org, or by phone at 856-461-5400 ext. 3007.

IMPORTANT DATES – ADMISSION

Open House – October 18^th, 2009

Scholarship Placement Exam – November 14^th, 2009

Applications Due – December 11^th, 2009

Financial Aid (Lancer Promise Awards) –  Application due to F.A.C.T.S. by  February 12^th, 2009

Course Selection Day & Tuition Enrollment –  March 6^th, 2010

SHADOW PROGRAM

Holy Cross invites all 8^th graders to be our guest for a day.  Just contact the Admissions Office at 856-461-5400 ext. 3007.  We will arrange the day for you, and send you a form to confirm your attendance.  This is an excellent way to get a feel for what goes on during a real school day at Holy Cross! 

APPLICATION REQUESTS

If you would like an application mailed to your home, please contact Admissions at Kevin.Esmond@holycrosshighschool.org, or by phone at 856-461-5400 ext. 3007.  Please provide the student’s name, address, city, state and zip, as well as the school the student currently attends.  We will be glad to promptly provide this application packet to you.

Applications downloaded from the link at the top of this page can be printed and mailed to:

Admissions

Holy Cross High School

5035 Rt. 130 South

Delran, NJ  08075

SCHOLARSHIP PLACEMENT EXAM

Holy Cross will hold its next Scholarship Placement Exam on Saturday, November 14^th, at 9:00 am.  All incoming students are required to take the Placement Exam prior to matriculation as freshmen; however, only this November test date is associated with scholarship awards.  To make an appointment, contact Admissions at Kevin.Esmond@holycrosshighschool.org.

FINANCIAL AID  (2009-2010 School Year)

Families who wish to apply for financial aid are urged to apply directly online by visiting: www.factstuitionaid.com

At the site, click “applicant sign in” to begin.  New users must create a F.A.C.T.S. account.   Please click the site’s “Help” menu to assist in answering questions you may have.

You can also contact the F.A.C.T.S. Hotline number provided below to determine if your application has been verified.  “Verified” means that F.A.C.T.S. has received all of the necessary information needed for your application to be processed.  Please wait about three weeks after you have submitted your material before you call.

FACTS HOTLINE

1-866-315-9262

Holy Cross High School will notify you by mail of financial aid award decisions.  Please consult the Application Timeline below to view when financial aid applications are due to F.A.C.T.S.

Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for your application to be processed.  Faxed applications will not be accepted.

APPLICATION TIMELINE

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Important Information:  Financial Aid decision dates depend upon the application and verification process (see Admissions Policy).  The earlier a family submits the application and admissions materials PRIOR to the deadline, the better chance that family has of receiving a timely decision.  Please be patient.

Tuition and Fees (2009-2010)

TUITION for the current school year (2009-2010) is $8350. 

Students should expect to pay approximately $200 - $250 for books/gym uniform each summer before school begins.

Non-refundable registration fee:  $490

Tablet PC Lease: Class of 2011 or 2012 - $460/year, Class of 2013 - $475/year 

Graduation Fee for seniors:  $150

Other Costs

Application:  $40

Transfer Application - $55

Scholarship Entrance Exam:  $35

Student Parking Sticker:  $50

Course change requests after April 1^st:  $75

Course change requests after June 1^st:    $125

Dropping an Honors and/or AP Course:  $225

Drivers Ed Behind the Wheel:  $250

Payment Options Available for 2009-2010 School Year

Every family must choose from the options described below.

1. Single Payment Plan – Due June 1, 2009.   F.A.C.T.S. will mail an invoice to you and payment should be made directly to the school.  A $100 discount will apply to this option.

2. Payment Plan – All payment plans will be arranged through the F.A.C.T.S. Tuition Management Company.   Payments will be electronically withdrawn from your bank account on a regularly scheduled, contracted basis.  F.A.C.T.S. will automatically withdraw an annual fee upon receipt of an agreement ($41 for F10, F5 & F3 Plans; $15 for F2 Plan).  Plans include:

F10 – 10 equal monthly payments beginning June 2009.

F5 –   5 equal bi-monthly payments beginning July 2007.

F3 –   Equal payments in July 2009, November 2009, and March 2010

F2 –   Equal payments in July 2009 and January 2010

Those currently on a F.A.C.T.S. payment plan will be electronically re-registered by Holy Cross High School. 

Those NOT currently on a F.A.C.T.S. payment plan will need to register online through the F.A.C.T.S. website.  This will be done at the time of registration.

In both cases, adjustments due to financial aid, down payments, etc. can be made at a later date.  

Questions may be directed to Lisa Melroy, Director of Finance, by calling 856-461-5400 ext. 3015 or via email to Lisa.Melroy@holycrosshighschool.org. 

Tuition Refund Schedule

Enrollment in Holy Cross High School commits the family to the full year’s tuition.  The following refund schedule will apply if a student is withdrawn voluntarily or involuntarily from Holy Cross High School.

Date of Withdrawal                                                    Amount due HCHS

June 1 to August 31                                                    25% of the total tuition

September 1 to November 30                                     75% of the total tuition

On or after December 1                                              100% (no refund)