There are several options available to families seeking assistance with the cost of Catholic education.  The first option is assistance directly from the State of Ohio via a State Scholarship, followed by the Angel Scholarship through the Diocese of Cleveland. After that families should apply for Diocesan Tuition Assistance via the FACTs Application. Other options are open specifically to families who are part of the Gesu School and/or Parish community.  All Gesu School families with students in grades K-8 are eligible for Gesu Parish Financial Aid.  Gesu Parishioners with students in Kindergarten – Grade 6 can apply for a Fr. Robert McAuley, SJ Scholarship. Gesu Parishioners with students in grade 7-8 and those attending a Catholic high school can apply for a Fr. Francis Dietz, SJ scholarship.

Applications are available online beginning January 1:  www.online.factsmgt.com/signin/3X15Q

All families must reapply each year for a grant and/or aid.

*The deadline for Diocesan Tuition Assistance is March 15, 2025

Ohio State Scholarships

Gesu Catholic School is an EdChoice Provider for the 2025-2026 School Year. The application or renewal form is available in Digital Academy starting on 2/12/25. This digital application covers EdChoice Traditional, Expansion, Jon Peterson and the Cleveland Scholarship. Please email edchoice@gesu.com with any questions. 

An application form, birth certificate, proof of residence and income verification are required for these scholarships. This is all in the Digital Academy Application.

Details about our discernment process can be found online at https://gesu.com/edchoice/

Angel Scholarship

Gesu Catholic School, in partnership with the Diocese of Cleveland, is offering the Angel Scholarship to students who qualify. Rolling Deadline

Complete one application per student. 

Angel Scholarship Fund application has changed.  All applications must be submitted through one central link.

Apply here!

*More Details on the Angel Scholarship Program available online here

Parish Financial Aid

Gesu will offer an in-parish financial aid award. To qualify, families must be registered members of Gesu Parish, and they need to apply for and accept a state scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year. 

An Application will be made available via Digital Academy on 2/12/25

Diocesan Tuition Assistance

Deadline March 15, 2025

Complete one application per family. 

Apply here!

 

For more information about the application process, click here

If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at (866) 441-4637.

Candidates will not be considered for aid unless the application form is complete and supporting documentation has been provided.

Fr. Robert J. McAuley S.J. Scholarship

The Father Robert J. McAuley, S.J. Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance to children in grades kindergarten through six, attending Gesu School, whose needs warrant full or partial grants.  Candidates need to be registered members of Gesu Parish and must be attending or planning to attend Gesu School.  The family must prove financial need. They must demonstrate the desire for a Gesu School education and intent to apply themselves to the best of their abilities to the school’s scholastic and moral principles.

This Scholarship must be selected when applying for Diocesan Tuition Assistance: Apply here!

Fr. Francis T. Dietz S.J. Scholarship

The Fr. Francis T. Dietz, SJ Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance for Catholic High School education and a Gesu School education to children in 7th and 8th grade. Candidates need to be registered members of Gesu Parish. The family must prove financial need. They must demonstrate a desire for a Catholic High School or Gesu School education, and intent to apply themselves to the best of their ability to the school’s scholastic and moral principles. Please note that because the scholarship is administered through Gesu Parish, high school applicants MUST select Gesu School as one of the student’s schools.

This Scholarship must be selected when applying for Diocesan Tuition Assistance: Apply here!

Mary Carol Jones Scholarship Fund

The Mary Carol Jones Scholarship was established in May 2021 to pay tribute to a wonderful, selfless woman who has given her time, energy, guidance and leadership to so many students and families in the Gesu Community for over fifty years! Mary Carol attended Gesu as a child and returned to Gesu as an adult to serve as a teacher, administrator, mentor, leader and friend. This scholarship was established by members of Mary Carol’s family and continues to be supported by people who have come to know and love Mary Carol over the years. Contributions to the Mary Carol Jones Scholarship Fund provides aid to Gesu School students with financial need and who exemplify the characteristics and commitment to the Gesu Catholic School mission: Catholic Faith Formation, Academic Rigor, Personal Growth, Service to Others and Global Citizenship.

This Scholarship must be selected when applying for Diocesan Tuition Assistance: Apply here!

Fund a Dream

Fund A Dream presents a unique opportunity for families facing financial constraints. This scholarship is purposefully designed to alleviate the financial burdens faced by K-12 students with demonstrated financial need, providing direct assistance towards their tuition.

Please use the link provided to apply for this scholarship: Fund a Dream Application

*More Details on the Fund a Dream scholarship is available online here

Knights of Columbus

Each year the Knights of Columbus award three partial scholarships to Catholic high schools to Gesu eighth grade students as they approach graduation. Each scholarship is renewable for each high school year pending student grade point average and conduct as tracked at the high school. The scholarship is named in honor of deceased Knights of Columbus member Robert P. Blazunas who was a Gesu parishioner, parent, and tireless volunteer with the Knights.

Students must write an essay based on a theme which focuses on being a Catholic citizen in our society today.  Parents also give a brief financial statement and the school administration works with the Knights to decide upon the winners.  The winners are announced at the 8th grade Awards Assembly which is held prior to graduation.

Kaltenbach Family School Employee Fund

Deadline March 15, 2025 

The David & Linda Kaltenbach Family Fund also known as the School Employee Fund (SEF) is a tuition assistance opportunity available to full-time, tuition-paying school employees whose children are K-12 students at a school within the Diocese. ​

​Full-time: 30+ hours/week and eligible for diocesan health benefits.​ Apply here!

Special Scholarships

Deadline March 15, 2025
If you meet the criteria below, please contact Mrs. Kazel at Gesu for an application.

Bishops’ Scholarship for Excellence: Ten $3,500 scholarships for high school students and twenty $1,200 scholarships for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in DTA participating schools within the Diocese of Cleveland.​ Application process includes a one page student written essay, teacher recommendation, principal recommendation, transcripts, and completion of FACTS Grant & Aid.

GEIS Scholarship Program: Scholarships up to $5,000, open to students who are refugees or immigrants or children of first-generation immigrants enrolled in Catholic high schools in Cuyahoga County.

M. Thomas Moore Elementary Scholarship: Four $500 scholarships each academic year to four elementary students in the Diocese of Cleveland.​ Financial and merit criteria including a one page student written essay are required.

Martin T. Galvin Memorial Scholarship: Provides $1,000-$1,500 scholarship assistance to a student enrolled or entering a high school providing a Catholic education within the Diocese of Cleveland. Students must have a family member who is a member of the Catholic Lawyers Guild or a parent who is an attorney practicing law in Northeast Ohio, are registered at a parish in the Diocese, and are participating members of their school and/or community.

Contributions to ensure the continued success of these scholarship programs are welcome payable to the Fr. Robert J. McAuley SJ Scholarship Fund or the Fr. Francis T. Dietz SJ Scholarship Fund.

Please mail to:
Gesu Parish Office
2470 Miramar Blvd.
University Hts, OH 44118

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