Financial Assistance

Depending on funds availability, the Board of Directors may approve some financial assistance: Academic Scholarship, Extra-Curricular Scholarship, and Financial Aid.  Due to limited resources, however, not all applicants can be assured of having their financial needs met. The school administration will review all applications for financial assistance and, based on resources available, the financial aid will be awarded to applicants with the most need according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) School Breakfast and Lunch Income Eligibility Guidelines.

Important Notice: Your student must be successfully enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year in order to apply for any of the financial aid opportunities detailed below. 

Financial Aid Program

Financial Aid
Award Amount: $750.00
Applications Accepted: May 05, 2023
Deadline: May 31, 2023

Recipients of Mount Carmel School's Financial Aid program can receive up to $750.00 in tuition assistance for one student per family. To qualify for Mount Carmel School's Financial Aid program, families must submit and complete the following: 

• Completed online application (Download email confirmation upon application submission)
• Completed registration payment (Copy of receipt is sufficient)
• Copy of the parent's 1040 IPR
  • Please note that children not claimed on the applicant's 1040 IPR can not be considered for Mount Carmel School's financial aid program.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Scholarship Opportunities

Academic Scholarship
Award Amount: $750.00
Applications Accepted: May 05, 2023
Deadline: May 31, 2023

Mount Carmel School's Academic Scholarships are awarded to deserving MCS students who demonstrate academic excellence both in and out of the classroom. The Application portal will open on May 01, 2023. 

Applications must include: 

• Completed online application (Download email confirmation upon application submission)
• Completed registration payment (Copy of receipt is sufficient)
• Official transcript for new students
  • Current or ongoing student’s GPAs will be verified in our system
• One letter of recommendation
• Resume (Optional) 

INCOMPLETE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Extracurricular Scholarship
Award Amount: $750.00
Applications Accepted: May 05, 2023
Deadline: May 31, 2023

Mount Carmel School's Extracurricular Scholarships are awarded to deserving MCS students who actively engage, participate, and volunteer in extracurriculars or service opportunities in school or in the community. The Application portal will open on May 01, 2023. 

Applications must include: 

• Completed online application (Download email confirmation upon application submission)
• Completed registration payment (Copy of receipt is sufficient)
• Official transcript for new students(Minimum GPA of 2.33 to qualify)
  • Current or ongoing student’s GPAs will be verified in our system
• One letter of recommendation
• Activity/Event Log with Advisor’s signatures (Download from school’s website)
  • Certificates or photos are optional)

INCOMPLETE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Financial Assistance

Depending on funds availability, the Board of Directors may approve some financial assistance: Academic Scholarship, Extra-Curricular Scholarship, and Financial Aid.  Due to limited resources, however, not all applicants can be assured of having their financial needs met. The school administration will review all applications for financial assistance and, based on resources available, the financial aid will be awarded to applicants with the most need according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) School Breakfast and Lunch Income Eligibility Guidelines.

The academic scholarship is based from academic transcripts or report cards and a recommendation letter from current and/or previous teacher(s).

The extra-curricular scholarship is based from the certification and recommendation letter from a coach and/or adviser.  Parents can check with the Business Office for application forms or for more information.
 

Employee Sponsorship Program

Depending on the school’s financial status, the Board of Directors may approve the employee’s sponsorship program for the school year. Each employee can sponsor one (1) student for a 50% discount on tuition. The employee can select one registered student at the beginning of the school year from K4 to 12th grade based on his or her preference. The employee must prepare and submit to the school president a letter affirming his or her intention to sponsor the student. Parents can check with the Business Office for more information.

Mount Carmel School (MCS) is committed to ensuring that all persons have equal access to its programs, opportunities, and information resources, including those on its institutional website in accordance to the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

We apologize for any inconvenience as we work on bringing Mount Carmel School’s website into full compliance. For immediate assistance, please contact school counselor Ms. Tobed Smith by email at tobed.smith@mcsknights.com or by calling (670) 234-6184.

If you wish to report an issue related to the accessibility of any content on MCS’s website, including a complaint about the accessibility of a document, form, or statement, you may do so by contacting mcs.secretary@mcsknights.com. In your email please include the following information:

1. The URL you are having accessibility issues with;

2. The accessibility issue you are experiencing;

3. Your name, phone number, and email address.

If you would like to file a formal grievance against the Mount Carmel School pursuant to the requirements of Section 504 and Title II, you may submit such grievance to Mount Carmel acting president Frances Taimanao, P.O. Box 500006, Saipan MP 96950 or email frances.taimanao@mcsknights.com.

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) Office for Civil Rights. More information about filing a complaint with USDOE can be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html.