Cabrini Tuition, Scholarships, & Financial Aid

The Board of Trustees of Cabrini High School has set the tuition
for the 2022-2023 school year as follows:

Tuition — $10,775
Deposit (non-refundable) — $1,000

• Returning Student Tuition Deposit: Due Date TBD
• New Student Tuition Deposit: Due Date TBD
• Tuition: June 1, 2023 - all loans must be in place by April 15, 2023 with the first payment due on either June 1, 2023 or June 15, 2023 according to your selection
• Senior Fees: Due Date TBD

All payments must be made through the payment portal at Gulf Coast Bank & Trust using electronic debit, credit card or a tuition loan. If a parent chooses to use a credit card, we accept Master Card or Visa and there is a 2.5% convenience charge.

Late fees will apply on any obligations that are not fulfilled by these dates unless other arrangements are made with the Finance Office.

Please access the website at https://www.tuition.gulfbank.com/users/sign_in. If you have had a tuition loan with Gulf Coast, whether it was with Cabrini High School or not, you can use your existing user ID. If you have never used the tuition website at Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, you will be required to register.

If you are going to use the tuition loan program through Gulf Coast Bank, please be advised all loan payments will be required to use ACH processing. The monthly amount of your payment will be automatically deducted from the bank account you designate. You will be able to choose between the 1st and the 15th of the month to have your payment drafted.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Finance Office at 504-483-8661 or email finance@cabrinihigh.com.

Our Lady Star of the Sea Presidential Scholarship
75% tuition scholarship with 96-95 percentile score

Frances X. Cabrini Presidential Scholarship
50% tuition scholarship with 94-93 percentile score

Pizzati Presidential Scholarship
25% tuition scholarship with 92-91 percentile score

Loyal to Green and Gold Presidential Scholarship
$1,000 tuition scholarship with 90-88 percentile score

Requirements to qualify and maintain scholarship include:

• Student must be accepted as an incoming 8th or 9th grader
• Student must have qualifying national percentages on the High School Placement Test taken in January of the application year
• Student must have A's and B's on their elementary academic record
• Student must have excellent elementary school conduct and attendance record
• Student must maintain a 3.5 GPA, as well as excellent conduct and attendance to maintain their scholarship

Leadership Scholarship
At Cabrini High School, we value emerging leaders and actively seek students who possess desirable qualities of 21st century leaders. Students who demonstrate the ability to lead with integrity, build relationships, communicate effectively, achieve goals, think critically, and treat others with kindness and respect should apply for this scholarship. Two scholarships will be awarded. Students who are offered a Cabrini High School Leadership Scholarship will receive an annual $1,000 tuition credit, and must meet minimum eligibility requirements which include:

• Student must be accepted as an incoming 8th or 9th grade student
• Student must have A’s and B’s on their elementary academic record
• Student must have an excellent elementary school conduct and attendance record
• Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA, excellent conduct and attendance, and must serve in a leadership capacity in one extracurricular activity each year at Cabrini and throughout her tenure as a Cabrini High School student
• Student must submit two letters of recommendation from non-family members – preferably a teacher, moderator, coach, or pastor who can personally attest and give specific examples of the student’s leadership qualities and abilities
   

Catholic Educator Scholarship
As recognition and appreciation for their commitment to Catholic education, daughters of full-time administrators, teachers, or staff members currently serving in a Catholic elementary school located in the Archdiocese of New Orleans will qualify for the Cabrini High School Catholic Educators Scholarship of an annual $1,000 tuition credit provided they meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Student must be accepted as an incoming 8th or 9th grade student
• Student must have A’s and B’s on their elementary academic record
• Student must have an excellent elementary school conduct and attendance record
• Student must submit two letters of recommendation from non-family members – preferably a teacher, moderator, coach, or pastor who can personally attest and give specific examples of the student’s leadership qualities and abilities
• Parent must submit an annual letter from the school principal on official school letterhead attesting to the parent’s full-time employment status at the school
  • If the student is the daughter of the principal, a letter from the parish Pastor will suffice
• Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA, excellent conduct and attendance, and participate in at least one extracurricular activity each year and throughout her tenure as a Cabrini student
   

Alumnae Association (Legacy) Scholarship

• Awarded to a current or incoming student.
• Scholarship applications are announced and made available through the Alumnae Office.
• Applications are due by April 3rd. The scholarship becomes available and the winner is selected in the 2^nd semester of the school year, and announced at the 1st Renaissance Assembly of the 1^st semester of the following year. 
  • Note to incoming students who wish to apply...contact the Alumnae Office and provide your email to make sure you receive notifications. You may also look for the post on this website.
• Eligible students include daughters, granddaughters, and sisters of Cabrini High School alumnae.
• A minimum of one student per year, one-time award of $1,000
• If there is no eligible legacy student for a particular year, the scholarship will not be awarded.
• If a student has applied or won the scholarship in past years, she is still eligible to apply again.
• The scholarship winner is selected by the Alumnae Association Board Scholarship Committee
• The award is based on:
  • Completion of an application form
  • Letters of reference (personal, church/community, and school)
  • Submission of an original essay.
  • Personal interview by the Alumnae Association Board Scholarship Committee

Parents’ Association Scholarship

• Each year the Parents’ Association presents a $500 cash scholarship award and commemorative plaque to a graduating senior who has met the following criteria throughout her years at Cabrini High School:
  • Has maintained a 2.5 GPA or better
  • Has consistently exhibited a loyalty and commitment to the spirit of Cabrini High School by active participation both within and outside of the classroom.
  • Whose parent(s) has actively supported the school, be it through volunteerism, participation in annual fund, recruitment, etc.
• The winner of this scholarship is selected by a simple majority vote (written) by current Cabrini High School faculty.

Vanessa Lauren Wolff Scholarship

• The Class of 2001 awards this $500 scholarship annually during Cabrini’s SADA (Students Against Drugs and Alcohol) Red Ribbon Week in October.
• Applications are announced and made available via the Development Office in September and awarded in October each year.
• Any current student of Cabrini High School in good standing is eligible for this award.
• The scholarship will be awarded based on an essay contest about drunk driving and a personal interview with the VLW Scholarship organizers.
• The award is to be used for tuition.
• The scholarship amount may vary depending upon availability of funds.
• The winner of this scholarship is selected by the VLW Scholarship organizers.

Pazos Education Fund

• Student who lives with Type I Diabetes.
• Students who have an immediate family member with Type I Diabetes.
• Applications will be reviewed by the PEF Selection Committee members, and awards will be for partial scholarships that can be used for annual tuition, books, and/or school fees. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the school by The Catholic Foundation which houses the PEF.
• Applicant will be a full time student in grades K-12th in one of the New Orleans Archdiocesan Catholic Schools
• Only one student per household may apply
• Applicant must show proof of acceptance into the school of choice
• Only US citizens or permanent residents may apply
• Documentation needed: 
  • School acceptance letter
  • School report card
  • 2021 Tax forms- Signed
  • Endorsement letter from medical professional
  • School ID or Picture of Student

If someone in your household is effected by TYPE I diabetes there is a scholarship available to the families of students attending catholic schools within the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The Pazos Education Fund (PEF) was created by Ms. Cynthia Pazos to help students and families affected by diabetes. Ms. Pazos knows that managing diabetes can be costly and can sometimes prevent students from choosing to attend a New Orleans Catholic High School. She created the PEF and this scholarship to assist those families who currently struggle with the financial stress of having to decide between medical and educational needs for their child.  Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2022, and applicants will be notified of the awards by February 15, 2023.

More information and the application can be found using this link. Please feel free to contact Mischa Naquin, PEF Selection Committee Chair, at mischa@pazoseducationfund.com if you have any questions about the program.

Cocchiara Scholarship* in honor of Catherine Cocchiara and Lucy Cocchiara Roussel

• This scholarship is available to Cabrini High School students through the Cocchiara Foundation Scholarship program.
• Students qualify for the four-year award of tuition and fees by:
  • Successfully completing 8th grade year at Cabrini High School
  • Completing an application form
  • Submitting an original typewritten essay of 350-500 words inspired by the life of John, Catherine, or Lucy Cocchiara
• Cocchiara Scholarship applications and information will be distributed to all qualified students once grades are posted at the completion of their 8th grade school year.
• Final selection of the scholarship recipient(s) will be made by the Cocchiara Foundation.
• The scholarship is renewable subject to the following requirements 
  • 2.75 GPA or higher at Cabrini
  • Participation in a least one co-curricular activity at Cabrini
  • Good behavior and attendance records
• The benefactor of the scholarship is Louie Roussel III, Catherine's nephew and Lucy's son.

Patrick F. Taylor Scholarship at Cabrini High School*

• These scholarships are available to Cabrini High School sophomores through the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Student Scholarships Program.
• Each is a $2,000 need-based scholarship.
• There are a total of 4 scholarships per year. The number of scholarships awarded to sophomores each year is determined by the number of seniors who received the award the previous year who graduated leaving available openings, and funds permitting. Only returning sophomores may apply. The award is based on:
  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA or better per semester
  • Completion of an application form
  • Submission of an original typewritten essay.
• The scholarship continues through the students’ senior years as long as their eligibility is maintained.
• Several nominees are selected by Cabrini High School’s Scholarship Committee and the scholarship winners are chosen by the Taylor Foundation.

NOHH (New Orleans Hispanic Heritage) Foundation Scholarship*

• These scholarships are available to Cabrini High School freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors through the NO Hispanic Heritage Foundation Scholarship Program.
• Applications are announced and made available through the Development Office.
• Funding permitting, the awards are typically $1,000 each.
• Scholarships are based on:
  • Hispanic ancestry
  • 3.5 GPA or better
  • Financial need of the family
  • Student application form (completed by the student)
  • Parent application form (completed by the parent)
  • Parent consent form (completed by the parent)
• Every student matching the foundation’s requirements are nominated by Cabrini High School’s Scholarship Committee and the scholarship winners are chosen by the NOHH Foundation.

The Cefalutana Society's Salvadore J. Serio Presidential Scholarship

• This $1,000 scholarship is available through the generosity of The Cefalutana Society in honor of their long-term, former president, Salvadore J. Serio.
• The funds for the scholarship are awarded in the Spring to one current Cabrini junior to be used for tuition and/or fees for her senior year
• Open to all current Cabrini High School juniors in good standing, the The Cefalutana Society's Salvadore J. Serio Presidential Scholarship is awarded based on an essay contest

Holly Elizabeth Theode ‘99 Memorial Valedictorian Scholarship

• This $1,000 scholarship is available through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Thoede, Jr. in loving memory of their daughter, Holly, who was the Valedictorian of the Class of 1999.
• The funds for this scholarship are awarded at the Senior Luncheon to the valedictorian of Cabrini High School’s graduating class

CABRINI HIGH SCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE

• Need based - Awarded to students who would not have the opportunity to attend Cabrini High School due to financial constraints.
• Students receiving financial assistance must complete a specified number of work study hours.
• Amount depends upon available funds and the number of qualified applicants.
• Assistance recipients are selected by Cabrini High School’s Financial Aid Committee.
• Financial aid applications will only be reviewed if the student is accepted and the tuition deposit has been paid. 
• Aid is not automatically renewed an must be applied for every year. 
• Returning families will not be eligible to reapply for financial assistance if a prior year balance remains on the student’s account.
• Applications will open February 1, 2023 with a deadline to apply of March 15, 2023.  Applications may be accepted after the deadline if funds remain.  More information on how to apply will be made available closer to the application date.
• *Current tax returns will be needed to apply for financial aid, please make arrangements to file tax returns before March 15th  if you are applying for financial aid.

• Household income that does not exceed 250% of the federal poverty guidelines
• Must be a resident of Louisiana.
• Have attended a public school in Louisiana from October 1st-February 1st of the most recent school year; or entering kindergarten for the first time.
• Have participated in the Louisiana Scholarship Program (voucher) or Tuition Donation Credit Program for the previous school year. Priority is given to these students.
• Click here for more informaiton on the Aspiring Scholar Scholarship.

CHAMPIONS OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION

• Need based award run by the Archdiocese of New Orleans Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation.
• The link for Champions scholarship applications may be found on the www.nolacatholicschools.org website under the ADMISSIONS tab, tuition assistance.
• Donations come from the “second collection” during late January archdiocesan masses.

ACE SCHOLARSHIP

• Need based scholarship.
• The student had to have attended public school the 2022-2023 school year.
• More information may be found at https://www.acescholarships.org/become-a-scholar/louisiana/
• We strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and submit all needed documents because awards are given on a first come, first serve basis.
• Awards can be renewed in future years if the family still qualifies.

ARETE SCHOLARSHIP

• Need based scholarship.
• The student had to have attended public school the 2022-2023 school year.
• More information may be found at https://www.aretescholars.org/parents/louisiana-parents/apply-now
• Awards can be renewed in future years if the family still qualifies.

You cannot receive both ACE and ARETE Scholarships however you may apply for both scholarships.