Financial Aid Process
Financial aid is based solely on the family's financial need and circumstance, aid is disbursed on a first come, first served basis. No financial aid will be given without submitting an application. All families must apply through their parent RenWeb account. Families do not receive full aid; each aid is expected to comply with the estimated family contribution.
Any family receiving financial aid agrees to abide by the following:
- Families must keep current on their tuition payments
- Students must remain in good academic and disciplinary standing
- Students must maintain a minimum expected Grade-Point Average
- Students and parents must contribute time and effort to school functions (Work-Study)
To be eligible for any form of aid you must submit and complete the FACTS Grant and Aid application to Cathedral High School through our system, under the Parents RenWeb account.
Families applying for FACTS Grant and Aid must submit copies of the following documents:
- Most recent 1040 Federal Tax forms including all supporting tax schedules
- Most recent W-2 Forms for all adults responsible for the student
- Supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers' Compensation, and TANF.
If you live/work in Ciudad Juarez, you are still required to upload documents verifying the annual household income as well as providing information detailing your monthly/annual expenses
- This documentation can be requested at the Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (Ave. Teófilo Borunda núm. 8670-A, Partido Iglesias, 32528 Cd Juárez, Chih., Mexico)
All supporting documents can be uploaded in pdf format online. There will be a $40.00 fee charged by FACTS Grant and Aid
Scholarships
Cathedral High School provides students with the opportunity to seek additional funding through various external scholarships apart from any Financial Aid Grants received by Cathedral High School. Scholarships are available for students to apply during the application window.
Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso Scholarship (February-April)
Includes the following scholarship funds for Cathedral High School Scholarship Applicants:
Bishop Scholarship
In December 2009, the Catholic Foundation established the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund to ensure that more deserving students could attend El Paso’s Catholic middle schools. The Bishop’s scholarships are available for qualified students enrolling in any of El Paso’s 9 Catholic schools in grades Pre-K through 12.
Judge Robert and Emma Galvan Scholarship
In 2019, Judge Robert and Emma Galvan established the Galvan Scholarship at the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso. Judge Robert is a 1940 graduate of Cathedral High School. Cathedral continued to hold a special place in his heart all of his life, something he and his wife, Emma, would honor with a legacy gift to help other men get a stellar education at Cathedral. The scholarships are available for qualifies students enrolling in Cathedral High School.
Faith Scholarship
In August 2015, the Catholic Foundation established the Faith Scholarship Fund through private donations to enable more deserving students to attend El Paso’s Catholic schools. The Faith Scholarships are available for qualified students enrolling in any of El Paso’s 9 Catholic schools in grades Pre-K through 12.
The William Randolph Hearst Scholarship
Through a grant awarded in 2002, the Hearst Foundation awarded funds for Catholic students to attend one of the 9 schools in the Diocese of El Paso. The Hearst Foundations goal is to ensure that people of all backgrounds have the opportunity to build healthy, productive and inspiring lives. The Hearst Foundation, Inc. was founded by William Randolph Hearst in 1946. The Hearst Foundations are national philanthropic resources for organizations and institutions working in the fields of Education, Health, Culture and Social Service.
The Lightbourne Family Fund - John Edward Whittler Memorial Scholarship
Sam Lightbourn is a 1957 graduate of Cathedral, an alumnus of Texas Western College (UTEP), a proud Marine and member of the 19th Rifle Company, USMCR Foundation, Inc. and a magnanimous donor for many years to Catholic education. He is passionate about raising funds for more El Paso students to attend Catholic schools. This fund was inspired by his friend and fellow Cathedral Class of ’57 cohort, John Edward Whittler, an athlete and scholar, who had a successful career as a chemist with the Department of Defense. The Lightbourn Whittler Scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies John Edward Whittler’s achievements.
Luz Ulrickson Scholarship
A group of Cathedral graduates wanted to do something for the math teacher who inspired them to be better men. In 2017, they established the Luz Ulrickson Scholarship Fund so that her legacy would live on through scholarships for well-deserving young students who could not otherwise afford to attend Cathedral High School. The Luz Ulrickson Scholarships are available for qualified students enrolling in Cathedral High School grades 9 - 12.
Miles Scholarship
In December 2009, Michael and Clara Miles established the Miles Scholarship Fund at the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso to ensure that more students could attend El Paso’s Catholic high schools. Applicants of the Miles Scholarship must be a U.S. Citizen living in the United States. The Miles Scholarships are available for qualified students enrolling in Cathedral High School, Father Yermo High School, and Loretto Academy grades 9-12.
Sisters Caroline and Cecilia, OSF Scholarship
Caroline & Cecilia Vasquez, OSF, were siblings who both belonged to the order of the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The Sisters served Catholic schools most notably Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School for close to five decades. The Sisters Caroline and Cecilia, OSF Fund for Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Community Scholarships are available for qualified students enrolling in any of El Paso’s 9 Catholic schools in grades Pre-K through 12.
The Soñador Scholarship
Established by Bishop Mark J. Seitz in 2017 for immigrant children. Bishop Mark believes strongly in educating our children on the border and is committed
to their success. By his example and leadership, he fosters a deep appreciation for the diversity that immigrants bring to our cultural experience. The Soñador Scholarship Fund will provide life changing opportunities for deserving students and migrant children to attend El Paso’s Catholic schools.
Cathedral High School Alumni Association Scholarship "LQVQ" (April-June)
Available for incoming 9th graders ONLY
The brotherhood of Cathedral High Alumni has always existed ever since the first graduating class circa 1925 and it surfaced into an active action group known as Los Que Van Quedando (LQVQ) in 1997.
Danny Gutierrez in his deathbed uttered the words to his doctor "Cuida A Los Que Van Quedando" meaning to take care of the ones that were still left and became a rallying cry in honor of Danny in promoting activities for the benefit of Cathedral High School and its students
Danny Gutierrez was an institution at Cathedral, running the Tamalada and numerous raffles all by himself. He was nicknamed "Mr. Cathedral" by many who remembered how he was always selling tickets for the many fund-raisers at the school.
The class of 1958 took the lead in organizing activities and at first we were known as "La Cate 1958 - Los Que Van Quedando" but later included alumni from other classes so we were organized into a Texas 501c Non-Profit Corp., and chartered as "La Cate Brotherhood - Los Que Van Quedando, and Associates". LQVQ for short.
LQVQ has been the oldest and cohesive and operational group of CHS Alumni ever gathered probably because we have embraced the singular sacred mission to provide scholastic financial support to the needy families of the young students at Cathedral High School
Please note that the money Cathedral High School designates for financial aid is fixed. Thus, we encourage families to submit applications early to not miss out on the possibility of receiving aid as it is a first come-first serve basis.