Tuition & Financial Aid

Making Catholic Education More Accessible.

"The value of a JPII education cannot be overstated. Sending our son to JPII has been one of our most important financial investments. The academic program has challenged his growth as a student, and his faith life has grown tremendously. We love the opportunities he has to explore his passions for forensics and theatre, as well. We know he will be well prepared for college."

- Russha Sage, JPII Parent

2024-2025 Tuition & Fees	Total
High School
Cost with qualifying Catholic discount	$17,050
Cost without discount	$19,050
Middle School
Cost with qualifying Catholic discount	$11,850
Cost without discount	$13,850

Additional Costs & Fee Details

$5,820

Average financial aid awarded per student

28%

Percentage of students who receive aid

4

New scholarships available in 2024-2025

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Financial Aid

We recognize that the full cost of tuition at Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School is beyond the means of some outstanding students and families.

To make JPII affordable to as broad a range of families as possible, we provide tuition assistance to families who demonstrate financial need.

FACTS Financial Aid Application

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 15, 2025 - Deadline to Apply
Late February - First round of award decision letters emailed to families
March 21, 2025 - First round award letters acceptance deadline for families

*Applications submitted after February 15, 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.

Financial Aid Prerequisites & Policies

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.

FAQs: Financial Aid

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.

Questions or Technical Difficulties with FACTS

Questions about JPII Process?

If you have questions concerning the JPII financial aid process outlined here, please contact Vicki Dorr.

Contact Vicki Dorr at JPII

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Scholarships
As a result of generous Catholic and non-Catholic donors who believe that Catholic education should be accessible to as many students as possible, we are able to offer three new need-based scholarships and one new merit scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIP INQUIRY FORM

Bishop Bridge Scholarship

Bishop Welcome Scholarship

Empower Ministry Scholarshp

JPII Excellence Scholarship

Monroe & Ann Carell Scholarship

The Golden Tate Scholars Fund

The Monsignor William Bevington Scholars Fund

Need-based Awards
No Athletic Scholarships Offered

Financial Aid

We recognize that the full cost of tuition at Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School is beyond the means of some outstanding students and families.

Scholarships As a result of generous Catholic and non-Catholic donors who believe that Catholic education should be accessible to as many students as possible, we are able to offer three new need-based scholarships and one new merit scholarship.

Scholarships
As a result of generous Catholic and non-Catholic donors who believe that Catholic education should be accessible to as many students as possible, we are able to offer three new need-based scholarships and one new merit scholarship.