Tuition Assistance and Financial Aid [Suggested Content]
Here at SMS, we are committed to making Catholic education accessible
Families who demonstrate financial need may qualify for tuition support from the Archdiocese of Washington (ADW) and/or St. Martin’s Parish.
Types of Assistance
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Archdiocese of Washington (ADW) Tuition Assistance
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Need-based financial aid
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Application processed through TADS, a third-party service
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Applications open in October
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Current families: apply by early December
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New families: apply by mid-February
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Notification typically by late April
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St. Martin’s Parish Tuition Assistance
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Uses the same TADS application submitted to ADW
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No separate form required
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Notification typically by early May
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Note: Registration, books, hot lunch, drinks, and aftercare are not covered by financial aid
Active Parishioner Grant
Catholic families registered with an Archdiocese of Washington parish may qualify for a $1,000 grant per child for grades K–8.
To be eligible:
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Submit a Pastoral Recommendation Form signed by your parish priest
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Be an active parishioner who regularly attends Mass and supports the life of the parish
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Download Form → English | Spanish
Additional Resources
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BOOST Scholarship Program
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Provides scholarships for students eligible for the free/reduced lunch program. Learn More → BOOST Program Site
Maryland 529 Plan -
Use up to $10,000 annually per student for K–12 tuition from your 529 college savings account. Learn More → Maryland 529 Site