2026-2027 School Year - Financial Aid Opportunities

Various Financial Aid Opportunities are available to the families of SJA with students in grades K-8. We encourage you to apply for tuition assistance via the FACTS platform for all our tuition assistance programs. This application can be found at online.factsmgt.com/SignIn.aspx

Catholic Education Foundation {CEF}

The Catholic Education Foundation scholarship program helps to enable students and their families to obtain the promise of a Catholic Education. This program is open to K-12 students with demonstrated financial need currently enrolled or applying for the next school year in any CEF-supported Catholic school within the Diocese of Joliet. The standard CEF scholarship is $1,000 per student. Application posts online: November 1, 2025; Application due date: April 1, 2026; Award notifications will be emailed to families: April 15, 2026

Adopt A Student Fund

The Saint Joan of Arc Sister Carolyn Sieg Adopt-A-Student Fund offers tuition assistance to families in need of financial support each school year. This is in addition to the CEF scholarships offered by the Diocese of Joliet. 

Brian Leonard Scholarship - established in 2011

This scholarship honors the memory of Brian Leonard, a former St. Joan of Arc student. This is a need-based scholarship.

Susan Lamb Scholarship - established in 2023

This scholarship is in honor of Susan Lamb, a parishioner, former parent, and supporter of St. Joan of Arc School. This is a need-based scholarship.

Additional Opportunity for Transfer Students from Public Schools

Transfer Student Tuition Credit - Students who transfer from a public school to our Catholic school may be eligible for a tuition credit of $1,500 to help with the transition. This special incentive is designed to make a faith-based education more accessible for new families. Contact our school office for more details on eligibility and how to apply!