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Overview

Purtell / McGrath Tuition Assistance Fund

Purpose: Ensure every family that wants to can choose a St. John Fisher education for their children.

Named in honor of:

  • Former pastor Fr. Tom Purtell

  • Former principal Sr. Jean McGrath
  • Recognition of their dedication to this cause and their ability to rally the community around emergency needs.

      Fund Details

    • Type: Restricted tuition assistance fund
    • Geographic scope: St. John Fisher School community (IL, US)
    • Eligible recipients: Families seeking tuition assistance for St. John Fisher School
    • Award use: Tuition assistance/financial aid

    Distribution Process

    Funds are distributed by the Board on an as-needed basis after consultation and review of cases of need with the school's principal and the Board's financial aid committee.

      Fundraising Goals

    • One-year goal: Raise ~$50,000 from special bequests and estates
    • Ten-year goal: Accumulate assets of ~$1,000,000

    Contact

    Email: info@FalconEducationFoundation.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Families seeking tuition assistance should contact the school's principal and/or the Board's financial aid committee. Specific application procedures and required materials are not detailed on the website.

    For application information, contact: info@FalconEducationFoundation.org or the school's principal

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolseducation

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