Admissions

Loyola continually seeks motivated students from all socio-economic backgrounds, without regard to race, sex, or national origin. It is also important that the Loyola student and family share our goals as explained in the Statement of Philosophy and Mission .

To apply for admission, interested 8 th graders should obtain and complete an entrance exam registration form from our school office. Return it, along with the $25 testing fee, prior to the announced testing date. Students applying between testing times should inquire of the admissions office about the next available opportunity.

Once the test results are scored, both parents and student are invited for an interview. We want to meet the family personally as well as interpret the test scores. To that interview, bring along the students' most recent report card and any other recent standardized test scores for review.

After all interviews have been completed, the Admission Committee will meet to review all applicants and reach its decision. Applicants will be notified through the mail of their enrollment status. Students admitted will receive registration forms and a contract that must be completed and returned with the $275 registration fee to the Registrar's office as soon as possible. Applicants submitting these before the designated March or April deadline pay a discounted fee of $225. The registration fee will increase in two $50 increments until August 1.

Students beyond the 9 th grade are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office for admissions procedure. Policy dictates that applicants be considered only under certain circumstances. The Admissions Committee reviews each applicant's file on a case-by-case basis.

Tuition and student fees are payable in either one, two, or ten payments. Those paying in one payment by August 5th are exempt from a $75.00 tuition insurance fee. Those paying in more than one payment must include the $75.00 tuition insurance fee in the first payment. Actual amounts due for payments appear on the enrollment contract for the semi-annual and ten month payment plans, the SMART Tuition Management Services organization will be collecting the tuition. Payments will be remitted directly to SMART either in the form of a bank draft or a coupon book.

2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR

	9th-11th Grade	12th Grade
Tuition	$6,200.00	$6,200.00
Student fees	$200.00	$250.00
Tuition Insurance	$75.00	$75.00
Total Tuiton and fees	$6475.00	$6525.00

Registration fees:
$225 prior to April 15
$275 between April 16 and May 31
$325 between June 1 and July 31
$375 if paid after August 1

Seniors have a $250.00 student fee assessed to cover the items mentioned above as well as a graduation fee.

Following a long-standing tradition, Loyola wishes to assist students who are qualified for, but cannot afford, a Loyola education. Financial assistance is available to those students whose parents demonstrate financial need. Currently, we are proud to be assisting 25 % of our student body. Also, more than 50% of those receiving aid are Catholic.

Applications become available in January for the next school year. In order to be considered, applicants must
1. complete the school's required application forms
2. submit them, along with copies of their most recent income tax forms, by the April 15th deadline to the Admissions Office
3. have their student properly registered with the school
4. be current in their existing account with the school, if applicable.
NOTE: New applicants should take the January entrance exam. Financial aid assists with tuition ONLY. Registration fees, student fees and the tuition insurance fee are not covered by this program. Students who qualify are required to maintain a 2.0 minimum grade point average with no failing grades. Financial assistance award letters are sent out in late April or early May. Financial assistance is made possible because of generous contributions made over the years to endowed scholarships such as: The Mr. & Mrs. L.V. Gibbs Scholarship, the Steve Jordan Endowed Scholarship, the Kinsey Fund, and the Pat Payne Scholarship.

Certain scholarships exist to assist some students in receiving a Loyola education:

St. Vincent's Endowment Scholarships - Limited to children or grandchildren of St. Vincent Academy graduates. Applications may be acquired in the Development or Admission offices or by clicking here.
St. John's/Jesuit/Loyola Scholarships - Limited to children or grandchildren of St. John's, Jesuit, or Loyola College Prep. Applications may be acquired in the Development or Admission offices or by clicking here.
The Freedom Scholarship - For children of African-American families seeking a quality education. Applicants must apply through regular financial aid process.
The Harold M. and Margaret D. Messmer Scholarship - For Catholic students who attended St. Joseph school. Applicants must apply through regular financial aid process.
Dwayne Williams Minority Scholarship for African-American Students - Applicants must apply through regular financial aid process.
The Community Scholarship Fund - For minority and economically disadvantaged students. Applicants must apply through the regular financial aid process.
St. Ignatius Scholarship - Gives each Catholic middle school a $500 tuition credit to award to the 8th grade graduate of its choice to be applied to the first year's tuition.
The Ernst Scholarship - A $1,000 tuition credit for four years awarded to the 8th grade student scoring the highest on the November, December, or January entrance exam..
The Dr. John B. Gregorio Scholarship - A one-year, $1,000 scholarship awarded to the freshman student scoring the highest grade on the entrance exam who meets the financial aid requirements. If this student also wins the Ernst Scholarship, then the Gregorio Scholarship will be awarded to the student scoring the next highest score on the entrance exam.
The David Toms Foundation Scholarship, begun in the 2003-2004 school year, provides tuition assistance for students in need. Students must apply through the Loyola financial assistance process to qualify.
The Walter E. Watts, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, was established in 2006 to provide a merit scholarship to a rising senior at Loyola. A committee composed of Watts family members and Loyola personnel will review each nominated candidate's academic record, activities and leadership, and character.

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