

If you did not receive an award, it is most likely due to the fact that your school ran out of funding. Each school makes every effort to stretch the funding as far as they can. Unfortunately, the need far exceeds the funds available. Why did I not receive a BLOCS scholarship even though I qualified?īecause each school has a limited amount of funds available for scholarships, some schools are not able to offer aid to every qualified student. If you have not heard by August 15, please contact the Academy. Schools will notify applicants around July 15. When will I find out if I received a BLOCS scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year? Any questions about awards, amounts, and decisions on aid should beĭirected to ASA’s Financial Aid Committee. Decisions on aid will come from the school. Once you apply, you may check the status of your application by logging into your FACTS account. How can I check the status of an application for a BLOCS scholarship?
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The list of qualified students is sent to the Financial Aid Committee, which then decides how to allocate the BLOCS scholarship based on the availability of funds and the number of applicants. Once you have filled out your application, BLOCS will decide if your family qualifies for need-based scholarships.

For more specific financial aid questions, please contact the school office and a member of the Financial Aid Committee will Questions about the application process should be directed to FACTS at (866) 441-4637. Who can I call if I have questions about the application process? You will need your completed 2018 tax return and documents related to your current year’s income (W-2, K-1, recent pay statement, etc.). What will I need to complete the application process? Under no circumstances, will the faculty, staff or the Board ofĭirectors have access to information from the BLOCS applications. Only the Financial Aid Committee has knowledge of the applicants and performs its duties with the utmost discretion. Is the application and process confidential? For more specific financial aid questions, please contact Legna Santerian or the school office at (610) 687-4100 and a member of ASA’sįinancial Aid Committee will follow up with you directly. Questions about theĪpplication process can be answered by contacting FACTS at (866) 441 4637. To apply, visit the Smart Aid website at. The application period for students in kindergarten through 8th grade for the 2019-2020 school year is now open. When and how can I apply for a BLOCS scholarship for my child? The maximum salary threshold increases by $15,608.

To qualify, families with one dependent child must have an annual income of less than $100,608. Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade are eligible to receive these scholarships. Who is eligible to receive a BLOCS scholarship? Through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC), these entities are able to defer their business and personal taxes to support need-based tuition No applications will be accepted after this date.įor more information about BLOCS and how to enroll, please contact:īusiness Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools, or BLOCS, is an independent charitable organization supported by companies, firms, foundations and individuals in the five-county Philadelphia region. The application deadline is March 31, 2019.

The Academy will not receive these funds unless families apply and are awarded scholarships. We strongly encourage those that qualify to apply. The Armenian Sisters Academy is proud to announce that through the generosity of several businesses and individuals, we have raised $112,500 to provide need-based tuition assistance for the 2019-2020 academicĪpplications for the 2019-2020 school year are now being accepted. $112,500 Available for BLOCS 2019-2020 Tuition Assistance
