Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT TUITION ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
St. Gregory the Great School believes in providing access to a Catholic Education to all students. In 2024-25, close to $100,000 was provided in tuition support to families through the BISON Fund, Parish Tuition Assistance, Teacher/Staff Tuition Grant, Diocesan Scholarships, and the Angel Wings Scholarship Program.
Thanks to the generosity of friends of Catholic Education, Alumni, Parishioners, and other Donors we can offer Tuition Assistance and Scholarships to families who want a Catholic Education for their children to learn and grow in their Faith.
Applications must be made each year to maintain eligibility as awards do not automatically renew. Tuition Assistance awards result in a direct reduction of tuition expenses that vary in size and are awarded to families based on Financial Need and the criteria for each form of Tuition Assistance.
To apply for any form of Tuition Assistance, families will need to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS, an online Tuition Management System. Once an online Application has been completed, the following information will need to be uploaded to FACTS to complete the application process:
- Copies of your 2024 Federal tax forms including all supporting tax schedules;
- Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and TANF.
All supporting documentation can be uploaded in pdf or jpeg format online. All Tuition Assistance decisions are made by the SGG Scholarships and Grants Committee. No parents of current students are on the committee. Tuition Assistance Applications MUST to be completed by March 31, 2025.
For questions, please contact the Admissions Office at [email protected].
TUITION ASSISTANCE
As we prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 school year, we invite you to re-enroll and apply for financial aid, which will be available starting Sunday, January 26, 2025. St. Gregory the Great School is committed to making a Catholic education accessible to as many families as possible through our financial aid program. Please read the following guidelines carefully to ensure your application is complete and eligible for consideration.
Families may apply for Tuition Assistance in the Winter of the year before attendance in the Fall. Families will be notified of their Tuition Assistance or Scholarship Awards on April 11, 2025 before the first payment is due in June for the following school year.
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for financial aid, all applicants must fulfill each of the following steps by March 31, 2025:
- Parishioner Requirement: You must be an active parishioner of St. Gregory the Great Church.
- BISON Scholarship Fund Application: The BISON Scholarship is awarded based on household income. ALL qualifying families must apply for the BISON Scholarship Fund. Please click here to see if your family would qualify. This fund provides need-based scholarships to students attending Catholic schools, making it an essential step in the financial aid application process. If your family qualifies, please click here to apply.
- FACTS Application: Complete a financial aid application through FACTS, our secure and private platform for evaluating financial need. The FACTS application helps us gain a comprehensive understanding of each family’s financial situation.
Please note: Failure to complete these three steps by the deadline of March 31, 2025, will result in your financial aid application being voided. There will be no exceptions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FINANCIAL AID
- Need-Based Aid: Financial aid is awarded based on demonstrated financial need. While we strive to assist as many families as possible, financial aid funds are limited and are not guaranteed.
- Income Consideration: The level of financial aid awarded depends on household income, family size, and other factors assessed through the FACTS application.
HOUSEHOLD INCOME MATRIX
The following matrix provides a general outline of income levels typically eligible for need-based financial aid. Please remember that final determinations are made based on each family's unique financial circumstances.
| Household Size | Income Threshold (up to) |
| 2 | $50,000 |
| 3 | $60,000 |
| 4 | $70,000 |
| 5 | $80,000 |
| 6 | $90,000 |
| 7+ | $100,000 |
Please use this matrix as a reference, keeping in mind that individual awards may vary. Scholarship amounts vary depending on the family's income and household size. All awards are subject to the completion and review of each family’s application.
HOW TO APPLY
- Starting January 26, 2025, visit the FACTS website to begin your application and submit all required documentation.
- Complete your BISON Scholarship Fund application as directed on their website, if eligible.
- Ensure all information is accurate, and submit your application by March 31, 2025.
- You will be notified of your family’s award on or before Friday, April 11, 2025.
For any questions about the application process, please feel free to reach out to [email protected]. We are here to assist you every step of the way.
Thank you for being part of the St. Gregory the Great School community. We look forward to supporting you in the 2025-26 school year.
BISON CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The BISON Fund pre-application period for the 2025-26 school year will open on January 15. To start the Application Process, families can complete a pre-application form online. Visit the BISON Scholarship Fund to complete an application. The deadline is March 15.
The BISON Fund pre-application period for the 2025-26 school year will open on January 15. To start the Application Process, families can complete a pre-application form online. Visit the BISON Scholarship Fund to complete an application. The deadline is March 15.
All applicants must be residents of the eight counties of WNY with children entering grades K-8. The total family income must fall within the income eligibility scale. Learn more about eligibility here. Scholarships are awarded using a lottery system from all submitted pre-applications forms and all applicants will be notified of lottery results via email on March 16. Families currently receiving the BISON Fund do not need to fill out a pre-application, they will be emailed a link to complete the renewal process and add siblings in February.
ANGEL WINGS SCHOLARSHIP
St. Gregory the Great School offers Angel Wings Scholarship awards to qualified families who are committed to providing their children a Catholic Education and serve our Parish and School in many ways. All applicants will need to outline in an essay their commitment to Catholic education, their volunteer contributions to the Parish and School, financial need, and any special reasons why they should receive this scholarship. Please apply through the FACTS Tuition Management System and an essay is required. All recipients must be parishioners in good standing at St. Greg's Parish or another Catholic Parish without a school. Students must be in grades K-8. All applications must be submitted to FACTS Tuition Management System by April 5.
St. Gregory the Great School offers Angel Wings Scholarship awards to qualified families who are committed to providing their children a Catholic Education and serve our Parish and School in many ways. All applicants will need to outline in an essay their commitment to Catholic education, their volunteer contributions to the Parish and School, financial need, and any special reasons why they should receive this scholarship. Please apply through the FACTS Tuition Management System and an essay is required. All recipients must be parishioners in good standing at St. Greg's Parish or another Catholic Parish without a school. Students must be in grades K-8. All applications must be submitted to FACTS Tuition Management System by April 5.
DEACON MICHAEL BROCK & DR. ANN MILLACCI SCHOLARSHIP
Focusing of Faith, Family, Service and Community, the Deacon Michael Brock/Dr. Ann Millacci Scholarship was established in 2024 to provide a generous $2,000 award toward Eighth Grade tuition ($1,000 for one male student and $1,000 for one female student) of St. Gregory the Great School. The donors have committed to funding this scholarship annually through at least the 2028-29 academic year.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria:
Focusing of Faith, Family, Service and Community, the Deacon Michael Brock/Dr. Ann Millacci Scholarship was established in 2024 to provide a generous $2,000 award toward Eighth Grade tuition ($1,000 for one male student and $1,000 for one female student) of St. Gregory the Great School. The donors have committed to funding this scholarship annually through at least the 2028-29 academic year.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria:
- The student must have attended St. Gregory the Great School continually since, at a minimum, his/her Fourth (4th) Grade).
- The $1,000 scholarship is a one-time award, applied directly to the recipients’ tuition account.
- The student must be in good academic standing and on track to successfully graduate from 8th grade. In consultation with the Pastor and School Chaplain, determine that the students actively participate in St. Gregory the Great Parish, including attending Mass regularly, engaging in applicable Sacramental Preparation, and demonstrating a strong commitment to Catholic values.
- The student should be involved in age-appropriate service opportunities, extracurricular activities, volunteer efforts, and leadership roles.
In early May of each academic year, each current Seventh Grade Faculty member and the School Principal will receive the criteria for the award and nominate, in writing, the name of one (1) male 7th Grade Student and one (1) female 7th Grade student, whom, it their mind, best meets the criteria established above. The votes will be tallied by the School Principal. The students (one male and one female) receiving the most nominations will be designated the recipients of the scholarships. In the event of a tie for the most votes, those names will be resubmitted to the same Faculty members for a re-vote until the tie is broken.
Announcement of the successful recipients will be made at a School Mass in June of the same academic year. Family members of the recipients will be invited to attend this Mass. This scholarship will be promoted via the same forums as all other similar scholarships.
MSGR. RUPERT SCHOLARSHIP
Established to support the Catholic education needs of St. Gregory the Great School, Williamsville, NY. The Rev. Msgr. Rupert Wright Scholarship for Catholic Education was created to support the children of St. Gregory’s School to grow in Faith and Service as we strive to give every student access to Catholic Education. The fund was developed to support continuous access to Catholic Education for students for elementary, middle school, through high school. Families may apply who have a student (s) who will be attending a local Catholic High School in the fall and have siblings who will attend St. Greg’s in the fall.
Established to support the Catholic education needs of St. Gregory the Great School, Williamsville, NY. The Rev. Msgr. Rupert Wright Scholarship for Catholic Education was created to support the children of St. Gregory’s School to grow in Faith and Service as we strive to give every student access to Catholic Education. The fund was developed to support continuous access to Catholic Education for students for elementary, middle school, through high school. Families may apply who have a student (s) who will be attending a local Catholic High School in the fall and have siblings who will attend St. Greg’s in the fall.
The Scholarship will provide tuition assistance for the student (s) who will attend St. Greg’s in the fall. Scholarships will be awarded based on a variety of factors such as student active participation in ministries (altar servers, youth ministry, music ministry, boy scouts, girl scouts, etc.) and financial need. Please apply through the FACTS Tuition Management System and an essay is required. All recipients must be active parishioners at St. Greg's Parish or another Catholic Parish without a school. Students must be in grades K-8. All applications must be submitted to FACTS Tuition Management System by April 5.
ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOLARSHIP
The St. Thomas More Guild announces its 18th annual scholarship for students attending Catholic elementary and high schools during the 2024-25 school year. One $1,200.00 scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a Catholic elementary school, and one $1,600.00 scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a Catholic high school. Scholarships will be awarded to students attending a Catholic Elementary School who are in grades 6-8. If there are questions about the scholarship or procedures, please contact David Mineo at (716) 639-0058. To apply, visit St. Thomas More Scholarship.
CULLEN FOUNDATION
Students seeking a unique and rewarding academic experience provided by Erie County’s private schools have an exciting opportunity. Cullen Foundation seeks to assist families of high-achieving students in mitigating the financial challenges of attaining a private middle school and high school education through our Cullen Scholars program. Click here to apply.