Tuition & Financial Aid

A separate application for financial aid is necessary and is reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee, which is independent of the Admissions Committee. JPII's admissions decisions are "need-blind," and the Admissions Committee makes acceptance decisions well before the financial aid process begins.

Dates for the 2025-2026 academic year

• November 1, 2024 - Application Process Opens
• February 2025 - Deadline to Apply
• March 2025 - First round of award decision letters emailed to families
• Late March 2025 - First round award acceptance deadline for families

*Applications submitted after February 2025 are not guaranteed consideration.

Families need to complete an online financial aid application and $40 fee with FACTS Tuition and Aid at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid.

Prerequisites

• All new and returning families must return the enrollment contract with the $300 non-refundable deposit before being considered for need-based financial aid.
• Existing families must be current on tuition payments to receive a financial aid award.

Policies & Procedures 

• The JPII Financial Aid Committee will review Financial Aid Applications only after families have submitted all required tax forms. NOTE: Families who do not file a federal income tax return are not eligible to apply for financial aid.
• Financial Aid Applications (complete and verified by FACTS) will be reviewed by the JPII Financial Aid Committee in order of date received.
• The JPII Financial Aid Committee determines financial aid decisions. Families must follow the application and acceptance deadlines outlined above. The financial aid process is confidential. Discussing the details of a financial aid offer with others will result in the forfeiture of the offer.

In administrating financial aid, Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School will 

• Not discriminate because of race, color, sex, or age in violation of existing state or federal laws or regulations.
• Have an appeal policy for families who wish to request additional financial aid.
• Provide students and families with factual information regarding the total yearly cost of attendance, financing opportunities, policies, and procedures.
• Not use financial need as a consideration in determining a student’s admission eligibility.
• Refrain from and discourage others from making any public announcement of the amount of financial aid awarded to a student.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of all financial information supplied by a family.
• Review a student’s complete record (academic, attendance, behavior) during the evaluation process to determine the level of commitment to the Pope Prep community.
• Reserve the right to amend awards if new information comes to light after enrollment.
• Comply with TSSAA standards for preserving a student’s athletic eligibility. Financial aid awards are strictly need-based.

Frequently Asked Questions about the JPII Financial Aid Process

1. How do I apply for financial aid?

Families need to complete an online  financial aid application and $40 fee with FACTS Tuition and Aid.

2. Do you have a formula explaining who qualifies for aid based on income?

No. The Financial Aid Committee reviews each family individually. Every family’s circumstances are different, and we feel it is best to consider all factors that impact a family’s ability to pay for private education.

3. If I haven’t received my current W2, should I wait to complete the online financial aid application?

No. It is essential to begin the financial aid process as soon as possible. By starting the process with the online application, the Financial Aid Committee can include you in their preliminary plans.

4. Do you make admissions decisions based on FACTS demonstrated need?

No. JPII's admissions decisions are “need-blind.”

5. Do you grant full-tuition awards?

No. Every family pays a portion of tuition and fees.

6. Do you award athletic or academic scholarships?

JPII does not award scholarships based on athletics. We award a limited number of merit scholarships, independent of need, for those who are exceptional students as determined by national test scores and academic records. However, students who receive merit scholarships are not eligible to play varsity sports.

7. Are you required to comply with TSSAA?

Yes. JPII is required to report to TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association) any athlete receiving financial aid, what their demonstrated need is, and the amount of financial aid they are receiving.

8. When will I receive notice of a financial aid decision?

Financial Aid decision letters will be Emailed to families meeting the February 15, 2024 deadline by late February. Families must accept or decline the award by March 21, 2025.

9. If I don’t receive the amount of financial aid I need, can I appeal the Financial Aid Committee’s decision?

Yes. You can contact Vicki Dorr at 615-590-6010 (vicki.dorr@jp2prep.org) to begin the appeals process.