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We look forward to meeting you! Whether you're ready for a tour or want to learn about scholarship opportunities, please fill out the online form or contact our office to get started!
Supporting Your Child's Future
Scholarship Opportunities
At St. Ailbe Catholic School, we prioritize making quality education accessible to all families. Through partnerships with the Big Shoulders Fund and the Archdiocese of Chicago, we offer financial aid and scholarships annually. Impressively, 85% of families receive tuition assistance, ensuring no child is denied a St. Ailbe education due to financial constraints. We work closely with families to simplify the financial aid process. New families interested in scholarships can apply using the form below, and our team will guide you through the process. At St. Ailbe, every child deserves an exceptional education, and we're here to support you. We encourage you to fill out our inquiry form so that we can seamlessly integrate our school into your family's journey.
FACTS Tuition
We are thrilled to offer FACTS Payment Plans in conjunction with the Grant & Aid Financial Needs Assessment, all on one platform. By enrolling in a FACTS tuition payment plan, you can select the payment option that best suits your financial needs. To apply for financial aid through FACTS, you will need to create an account.
Action for Children (CCAP)
'Action for Children' provides financial aid for childcare via The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). This initiative supports parents and guardians in Illinois by assisting with childcare expenses. Your eligibility for CCAP depends on your family size and gross income. To find out if you qualify for childcare financial assistance, use the eligibility calculator below.
Big Shoulders Fund
Being designated as a Big Shoulders Fund school enables us to offer both need-based and merit scholarships to many students. Furthermore, we actively strive to raise funds and obtain grants from different organizations, ensuring that our Catholic school can keep tuition fees affordable.
We are excited to welcome you to St. Ailbe School! We encourage all prospective families to arrange a visit. This will be an excellent opportunity to address any questions you may have and discuss scholarship possibilities and affordability.
To book an appointment, feel free to call our office at (773) 734-1386 or utilize our online form.
Are you ready to spend the day as a St. Ailbe Wolf? All prospective students are encouraged to schedule a Shadow Day to meet with the teacher of their corresponding grade-level.
Once you are ready to officially join the St. Ailbe School community, we require an registration application and registration fees.
Registration Fees:
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Registration fees is $25 per student
The following documentation will be needed with registration form (or before the start of the school year):
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Copy of child’s birth certificate (PK-8)
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Most Recent Report Card (K-8)
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504 IEP (If applies)
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Immunization / Physical Record (PK-8)
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Eye Exam (K-8)
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Dental Form (K-8)
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Standardized Test Results (3-8)
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Baptismal certificate (if applicable)
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First Communion certificate (if applicable)
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Confirmation certificate (if applicable)
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After your acceptance to St. Ailbe School, you will need to register with FACTS, our tuition and financial aid system. Once your account is set up, our administration will assist you in applying for scholarships.
We strive to make St. Ailbe School accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. We offer various scholarship opportunities, and over 95% of our students benefit from some form of financial aid or scholarship.
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