Tuition Assistance

The BASIC Fund provides scholarships to thousands of students each year, and has supported more than 23,000 students since they began in 1998. BASIC Fund scholarships are awarded first-come first-served on the basis of financial need. The awards are based on household size and income, covering anywhere from 25-50% of a school’s tuition, up to $2,000 per student per year.

Children entering PreSchool, TK, Kindergarten or entering private school for the first time are eligible to apply for The BASIC Fund. It is essential to apply in your first year of private school, as The BASIC Fund does not accept applications after a child's first year in private school.

How to Apply

Do I qualify for The BASIC Fund?

Apply today: 2021 New Student Application (English)
BASIC Fund Scholarship Application (English)

Aplica Hoy: 2021 Solicitud para Nuevo Estudiante (Español)
BASIC Fund Scholarship Application (Español)

Important Information

• Now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 School Year!
• Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis until the March 31, 2021 deadline.
• The earlier you apply the better your chances of receiving a scholarship!
• Scholarships offered to PreSchool-TK-K-8th grade students.
• Applications must be complete to be considered by March 31 deadline.
• Renewing applicants to The BASIC Fund will renew online in March 2021.

Please note that only one TADS application is required per family per academic year. If you have multiple children attending different schools (Catholic elementary and Catholic high school) you need only submit one application. You will be directed to select the schools your children attend during the application process. Additionally, if you are applying for the Archdiocesan Family Grant, there is an opportunity to indicate this information on the TADS application.

How to Apply

You must apply for Archdiocesan Grants and OLMC Tuition Assistance through TADS.

TADS Welcome Sheet (English)
TADS Worksheet* (English)
TADS Online Application (English)

Bienvenidos (Español)
Hoja de Practica* (Español)
TADS Online Application (Español)

* It is highly recommended that you complete a worksheet prior to going online to submit your application to TADS.

Important Information

• ALL Archdiocese Grant and OLMC Assistance applicants MUST complete TADS.
• April 15, 2021 - strict deadline for Archdiocese of San Francisco grants!
• Parents may complete application with 2019 IRS tax forms. If the 2020 IRS tax forms will indicate a greater need for financial assistance, then OLMC encourages parents to complete 2020 IRS tax forms ASAP and update your TADS application.
• Then, parents complete the TADS application for 2021-2022.
• Please ensure that ALL required documents are submitted by April 15 due date!
• Incomplete applications on April 15 risk missing Archdiocese of San Francisco scholarship.
• Parents must confirm status of application. Should be in "GOOD" condition prior to April 15 deadline.

The Archdiocese of San Francisco is fortunate to be able to offer more than $1,000,000 in scholarships each year. Grants are awarded to families living within the confines of the Archdiocese (Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties), and are awarded on a need basis until funds are exhausted. Learn more.

How to Apply

You must apply for Archdiocesan Grants through TADS (see TADS section below).

Important Information

• ALL Archdiocese Grant and OLMC Assistance applicants MUST complete TADS.
• April 15, 2021 - strict deadline for Archdiocese of San Francisco grants!
• Parents may complete application with 2019 IRS tax forms. If the 2020 IRS tax forms will indicate a greater need for financial assistance, then OLMC encourages parents to complete 2020 IRS tax forms ASAP and update your TADS application.
• Then, parents complete the TADS application for 2020-2021.
• Please ensure that ALL required documents are submitted by April 15 due date!
• Incomplete applications on April 15 risk missing Archdiocese of San Francisco scholarship.
• Parents must confirm status of application. Should be in "GOOD" condition prior to April 15 deadline.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is proud to be one of the few schools on the Peninsula to be able to offer its own Tuition Assistance Fund. We have been blessed with many gifts, both large and small, and are touched by the generosity of our alumni, alumni parents, and parishioners. The school administration considers many factors including changes in family structure, how many children are enrolled at OLMC, and if older children in the family are also attending Catholic high school.

How to Apply

To be considered for OLMC financial assistance, families must submit an application through TADS (see TADS section below). OLMC will use the TADS Equal Ratio model to distribute financial assistance. See: Policy On Administering Financial Assistance 2020-2021.

Please note that only one TADS application is required per family per academic year.

Important Information

• Awarded based on family TADS application.
• Each household seeking OLMC Financial Assistance must complete TADS.
• Parents may complete application with 2019 IRS tax forms. If the 2020 IRS tax forms will indicate a greater need for financial assistance, then OLMC encourages parents to complete 2020 IRS tax forms ASAP and update your TADS application.
• Please ensure that ALL required documents are submitted to TADS by April 15 due date.
• OLMC Financial Assistance awards will be communicated to families by May 15.