First and foremost, any student wishing to receive financial aid and/or scholarship information must complete the Catholic Tuition Organization for the Diocese of Phoenix scholarship application for the 2010-2011 school year. This application can be obtained from the NDP business office or going online to www.fairapp.com  beginning in February 2010.

(NDP’s school code is 700 and the password is: ctodp700)

The application must be returned to FAIR prior to April 15, 2010 along with a copy of your 2009 federal income tax return. The FAIR web site has answers to “frequently asked questions”; including what to do if you have filed for an extension in filing your 2009 tax return. Please complete the 2010 FAIR form based on “FINANCIAL NEED.” Only those students with an application completed in a timely manner will be considered for any financial aid based on need. 

CTC Income Eligibility Guidelines for 2009-10

Financial Aid Programs

(FAIR Application Required)

Catholic Tuition Organization for the Diocese of Phoenix (CTODP)

• Arizona is the only state in the nation that allows individuals to redirect their tax dollars to a school by actually reducing dollar-for-dollar the amount of money owed to the state in taxes.  The funds redirected to the CTODP are designated for scholarships for Catholic school students.  Available funds are awarded based on financial need.  Please encourage your family, friends and business associates to contribute to this fund.   The donation may be designated for Notre Dame Preparatory #213, split between several Catholic schools, or given to the General Scholarship Fund.
• Families must complete the application form annually
• The awards are made based on unmet financial need and available funds.
• CTODP will send out award letters to families in early July 2010 for applications received by April 15^th deadline.

Notre Dame Preparatory Scholarship Fund

• Notre Dame Preparatory has a scholarship fund that is used to meet financial need over and above that provided by the CTODP. 
• The funds are awarded based on the FAIR Applications.
• NDP will send out award letters to families in August 2010.

The Bryan Burney Scholarship Fund

Bryan Burney, Class of ’07, is remembered as a kind and gentle young man who was a friend to all.  He was committed to Notre Dame Preparatory sports and was in attendance at all games. 

His parents and his friends established this scholarship in his memory.  The Bryan Burney Scholarship Fund benefits NDP students with financial need who attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Scottsdale.  Funds may be contributed in memory of Bryan through Notre Dame Preparatory.  Contact the Finance Office at 480-634-8282.

NDP will send out award letters to families each September.

Christian Service Award Program through the Catholic Community Foundation

The Christian Service Award Program was begun by Reverend Philip J. Poirier.  In 2001 the name was changed to the Christian Service Award Program.  It includes the gifts of many generous contributors who have established perpetual funds through the Catholic Community Foundation, whose mission is to help carry on the work of Christ by fostering philanthropy.

Awards are available to all 8^th Grade students who attend either public or Catholic elementary school the single criterion is service: Christ-centered behavior evidenced through voluntary service.  Recipients are awarded $8,000 ($2,000 per year for four years) for tuition to a catholic high school in the Diocese of Phoenix

• In order for student to be eligible for a Christian Service Award, they must first be nominated.
• The Application and Nomination form is available at www.ccfphx.org.  Students must be nominated by an adult who is award of their service activity.  Family members are not eligible to make nominations.  Nominations must be postmarked by October 1, 2009.
• Students must be in the 8^th grade during the 2009-2010 school year.

Family and Merit Scholarships

Notre Dame has several family and merit scholarships available.  These scholarships are awarded based on specific characteristics and availability. Recipients are awarded $4,000 ($1,000 per year for four years)

The Outstanding Eighth Grade Girl, John McMahon Outstanding 8^th Grade Boy, and The Alumni Scholarship are based on recommendations from middle school teachers and principals.