Tuition Assistance & Scholarships

In order to be eligible for tuition assistance applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Complete FACTS Application Process:
   • Complete the FACTS application
   • Submit previous year's tax information, W2, most recent paystub and rent/mortgage statement.
   • Payment - $45 processing fee due at time of application; payable to FACTS
2. Be a currently enrolled SMCHS student or school acceptance.
   • School acceptance is required for incoming freshmen and transfer students before receiving an official tuition assistance award notification. 
3. Demonstrate a need as determined by FACTS and the SMCHS Tuition Assistance Committee.
4. Be on non-probationary status and maintain a 2.0 GPA

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For technical support, Facts Customer Service can be reached at (866) 441-4637.

IMPORTANT:

• The FACTS application can take up to two weeks to process after receipt of your application.
• Incomplete applications will be delayed in processing and will not be reviewed.
• Submit all of the required information to FACTS, including your recent W2s and tax returns.
• Please do not return information directly to SMCHS.
• Upon receipt of your application, FACTS will contact you directly confirming receipt. Should any information be missing or incomplete, you will be advised by FACTS.
• If you have already completed a FACTS application for tuition assistance you do not need to complete a second FACTS application to apply for Eagle Foundation scholarships.
• Questions about tuition assistance: please contact Kim Read in the Business Office.

   

Applications for tuition assistance for the 2027-2028 school year open September 1, 2026

• Need-based tuition assistance is available to qualified families who complete an application through FACTS Management.
• A completed application includes your 2025 W2s and/or 1099s as well as completed 2025 tax returns, in addition to your most recent pay stub.
• Returning Families must reapply for tuition assistance each year.
• As a reminder, tuition assistance funds are limited and awarded based on the timeliness of your application. Awards distributed on first come, first -served basis to applicants who qualify.
   

Dates to Remember

Sept. 1, 2006: Tuition assistance applications open for all incoming and returning students.
Nov. 15, 2026: First tuition assistance deadline. 
Dec. 1, 2026: Tuition assistance notification sent only if you have submitted a completed application
 

When will I be notified of the tuition assistance committee decision?

All award notifications will be sent out on the 1st of the month (except on holidays and weekends) beginning on December 1st only if you have submitted your complete application by the 15th of the prior month. All supporting documentation must be submitted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Example:

• Submitted application November 15– notified December 1
• Submitted application November 16 – notified January 5 (due to all-school holiday)

If your financial situation has changed, please submit this form and ensure your Facts Management tuition assistance application is complete with all supporting documents submitted. If additional resources become available, your appeal may be reviewed. If your need is more urgent, please fill out the appeal form and e-mail:
SMCHSTuitionAssistance@smhs.org.