Tuition Assistance FAQs

Ramona Convent uses the services of Financial Aid for Student Tuition (FAST), an online evaluation company, in order to have a fair and standard method for determining financial need. FAST applies a consistent and equitable formula to calculate a family's ability to pay. this formula considers income, assets, liabilities and family size.

The Tuition Assistance Application Portal will open on January 2, 2019.

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Yes, Ramona offers merit scholarships to students with top HSPT scores, high grade point averages, and excellent conduct, attendance, effort and teacher recommendations. No application is required; to be eligible students must take the HSPT at Ramona.

Both new and returning students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply for tuition assistance.

Tuition assistance is based on financial need as determined though the application and supporting documentation (e.g. tax returns,W-2’s etc.). If a student receives tuition assistance she must maintain satisfactory grades, attendance, and citizenship.

The application deadline for new students is February 8, 2019 and March 8, 2019 for returning students.

Individual awards range from $1,000 to half the total tuition, depending on the family’s need and the school’s tuition assistance budget.

The amount of tuition assistance is determined by the family’s demonstrated need based on the application submitted including supporting documentation.The application is on-line and is screened by FAST (Financial Aid for Student Tuition). FAST makes a recommendation; however, the actual amount is determined by Ramona’s Tuition Assistance Committee which considers other information presented which may not be quantifiable, as well as the school’s total budget for tuition assistance.

Yes, families must re-apply each year; however, if a student receives tuition assistance the first year she is likely to receive it again – unless family circumstances change dramatically or if the student incurs academic or citizenship probation.

Yes, however, only one application per family needs to be submitted.

There are other factors besides income to be considered, such as the number of children/dependents in the family, number of children attending schools where tuition is paid, other financial obligations, a period of unemployment or disability, etc.

The money for tuition assistance comes from the generosity of donors: alumnae, family, friends, past parents, faculty and staff, trustees, members of the community, corporations, and foundations.

The tuition portal opens on January 2, 2019. The deadline to apply is February 8.

Development Program - Ramona's tuition is less than the actual cost of a Ramona education. Therefore, every family is required to participate in Ramona's annual giving program through the Parent Pledge Program. This tax deductible participation funds initiatives that directly impact students and help the school obtain grants in support of the overall program. Payments may be made monthly, semi-annually, or annually via cash, credit card, check, or online through Ramona's website.

Fundraisers - Parent participation is a critical element in the success of Ramona's annual fundraising efforts, which is why every family is required to support the school in the following areas: Parent Pledge Program, Student Opportunity Drawing, Hawaii Opportunity Drawing, and La Fete Spring Gala.

Ramona does not require parent service hours.