Tuition Assistance Information
Please follow these instruction as you apply for both Archdiocesan STO funds and Holy Family financial aid. All families are encouraged to apply.

We are currently accepting applications for round two of STO funds for the 2010/2011 school year.

The preferred method of application is online from the PSAS site at www.mypsas.org. Those directions follow. You can also print off the PSAS form found to the right and fill it in manually before you mail along with the required documentation. Another option is to fill in the form found to the right electronically, then print it out and mail it along with the required documentation. NOTE: PSAS will NOT accept a filled in PSAS form that has been emailed to them. If you want to complete your PSAS entirely on-line, you will need to go to www.mypsas.org to do that.

If you need assistance in completing the application please call Connie Tully at 582-5456, ext 283 to assist with a specific question or to set up an appointment.

Include detailed copies of all pages and schedules of your 2009 Federal Income Tax Return as filed with the IRS

Include copies of all 2009 W-2’s and 1099’s

Include documentation of non-taxable income - Section G.

Include $21 non refundable check or money order if not filing on line. (Online method requires credit card.) If you are unable to pay the $21.00 fee you may contact your parish for a waiver form or contact Connie Tully at Holy Family at 582-5456, ext. 283.

School/System Code to be used on Page 1 Section C: 3467

Using the Online Application

The First Step involves gathering the documents that you will need. These documents include:
• You and your spouse's (if applicable) social security numbers.
• Detailed copies of all pages and Schedules of your 2009 Federal Income Tax Return Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ (as filed with the IRS) for individuals listed in Sections A and B. E-file recaps and/or Summary Forms are not acceptable. If you file Schedule E with your tax return for a Partnership or S Corporation, you must provide copies of your Schedule K-1. Also, provide Form 1065 and/or 1120S (as applicable). Copies of all 2009 W-2 Wage and Tax Statement Forms, all 2009 1099/1099R for Interest/Dividends, Pensions/Annuities and/or Misc. Income Forms for individuals listed in Sections A and B.
• If you have not yet filed for 2009, provide a complete copy of your 2008 Federal Income Tax Return Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ (as filed with the IRS). If you file Schedule E with your tax return for a Partnership or S Corporation, you must provide copies of your 2008 Schedule K-1 and Form 1065 and/or 1120S (as applicable). You will also be required to provide 2009 Business Income Estimates for any/all of these businesses.
• Documentation of TOTAL AMOUNTS received in 2009 for all Non-Taxable Income (welfare, food stamps, . Social Security, housing assistance, unemployment, Workers' Compensation, etc.).
• Information about the value and amount still owed on any investments, including real estate.
• Information about the value and amount still owed on your home.

The Second Step is to go to the PSAS website and fill out the application.
Go to the website - www.mypsas.org
Click on the Online Application menu button
Click on the Begin Your Application button
Complete the New User section the first time you go online for this year’s applicaton, then hit the Next button.
Enter our School Authorization Code which is arch1 and then hit the Next button
Read the Overview screen, then hit the Next button
You can now begin to complete the application. Within the body of the application, you will be asked for a School/System code. The code for Holy Family Catholic Schools in Dubuque is 3467.
Note: Each time you hit next on a screen the application saves the information on that screen.
If you are a returning user for the 2009 – 2010 academic year, complete the Returning User section, then hit the Next button. When returning, all completed information will be there.

The Third Step is to submit the $21.00 fee for processing your application. Payments via VISA, Master Card or American Express are accepted. All payment transactions are protected through the use of a secure server. Once payment has been submitted, the Certification Page will be displayed. Read the information on the page, using the scroll bar to go to the bottom of the page. When you have scrolled to the bottom of the page, the Print button will appear. Use the Print button to print the page

Finally, submit your application to PSAS for review by their staff. You must then print out the certification document and mail this to PSAS with the following required documentation:
1. Online Certification Statement
2. A complete photocopy of your 2009 federal 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ form, including all schedules and worksheets and copies of all 2009 W2 and/or 1099 forms for ALL adults living in the household.
3. Photocopies of your Social Services Grant Letter (AFDC, ADC, TANF) and/or photocopies of your Food Stamps Grant Letter and/or photocopies of your Social Security Benefits Statement(s) for ALL adults living in the household receiving benefits in 2009.
NOTE: Your application will not be considered complete until all required documentation is received.
If you need to reprint the Certification Form, just log in as a Returning User, scroll to the bottom of the screen and click on the Certification Page button. If you need any help completing the form, you can contact the PSAS Support Desk at 866-424-6443 Monday –Friday 11:00 am-7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am-noon, or e-mail at online@mypsas.org
NOTE: DO NOT EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS ADDRESS. YOU MUST COMPLETE YOUR FORM ONLINE AT WWW.MYPSAS.ORG IF YOU WISH TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY. You can fill out the form electronically from our site, but you MUST mail your printed application in if you choose that method.