Notre Dame de Sion is committed to providing a superior education at an affordable price. The Sion Board of Trustees establishes an annual tuition, which represents only a portion of the cost of educating each student. Tuition for the 2008-2009 school year is $9950.00.

Financial Assistance

To be eligible for assistance, parents, or guardians must demonstrate financial need by completing a Parents’ Financial Statement, which is available the day of the admissions interview. Each year through the generosity of alumni, parents, students and friends, Sion is able to offer financial assistance to students who might not otherwise be able to afford a private education. About 20% of Sion students receive some form of financial assistance. Any student entering the ninth through the twelfth grade is eligible to apply.

Financial assistance application forms will be available at a family’s interview following test taking and completion of application. Forms are available to returning families in February. The forms should be completed and mailed to the Notre Dame de Sion Business Office for review by the Finance Committee. Financial assistance decisions should be mailed to families meeting the filing deadline by early June.
Since financial situations can change from year to year, it is necessary for families to reapply each year. for financial aid. Applications are processed in the order they are received. Grants are awarded on the basis of need and the availability of funds.

The policy for determining the financial need of students is based on the principle that both parents are responsible for the support and educational expenses of their children to the extent that they are financially able to assume responsibility. That principle applies to all parents, including those who are separated or divorced; therefore, both the custodial and the noncustodial parent must submit separate financial aid forms.

All families are welcome to apply for financial assistance. Notre Dame de Sion is committed to enrolling students that reflect a diverse socio-economic, geographic, ethnic, and religious background.

Academic Scholarships High School Placement Test High Scorer Scholarships Incoming freshmen scoring at the 99th percentile on the STS (Scholastic Student Service) (HSPT) High School Placement Test will receive a $1,000 scholarship. High School Placement Test Scholarships Incoming freshmen scoring between the 95th and the 98th percentiles on the STS High School Placement Test will receive a $500 scholarship. Merit Scholarships Citizenship Scholarship Community Service Scholarship Leadership Scholarship Merit scholarships are available to qualifying students and are awarded on a competitive basis. All academic and merit scholarships are renewable for up to four years, provided the student continues to meet the established criteria, and are in addition to any need- based financial assistance for which a student’s family qualifies. The Hoehn Family Scholarships Several scholarships are available to qualified incoming freshman students. These scholarships are renewable based upon academic and financial need criteria. Feld Twin Scholarships One incoming freshman, scoring in at least the 85th percentile of the STS High School Placement Test, and demonstrating financial need, is eligible for the Feld Twins Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship is renewable each year if all criteria are met. Forster/Powers Endowed Scholarships Several scholarships are available to qualified incoming freshman students. These scholarships are renewable based upon academic performance and financial need. Alumnae Scholarship One scholarship is awarded by the Notre Dame de Sion Alumnae Association to an incoming freshman who scores above the 90th percentile on the STS High School Placement Test and who demonstrates financial need. This scholarship is renewable if above average academic performance and financial need are demonstrated. Notre Dame de Sion students may receive no more than one scholarship per academic year. Please contact the Admissions Office for additional information.