Admissions :: Tuition & Financial Assistance
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2011 - 2012 Tuition & Fees:
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Application Fee
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$100.00
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Registration Fee
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$700.00
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Tuition
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$14,720.00
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Graduation Fee (Seniors Only)
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$100.00
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Financial Assistance FAQ's
Do you award scholarships based on academic, athletic, or any other student performance?
No. All are awards are based on financial need.
Do I have to be accepted to Riordan before I can apply for assistance?
No. If you wait until your letter of acceptance in March you will have missed the deadline date for filing for
Financial Assistance. Deadline date for filing is January 31, 2012.
How will I know if I qualify for assistance and the amount of my award?
You will be notified of your financial aid status with your enrollment decision letter inMarch.
What is the maximum grant awarded for Financial Assistance?
Financial Assistance Grants for the 2011/2012 school averaged $4,500.00. This year 45% of our
student population received some type of financial assistance.
What is the maximum family income you can make in order to qualify for financial assistance?
As the applicant pool changes each year, it is difficult to identify the qualifying income from one year to the next.
Normally, families whose yearly income is over $80,000 do not qualify for assistance.
If I qualify for assistance, when do I receive my grant?
Your award is credited on your tuition account in July. Your revised monthly payments are
identified on your July tuition statement.
Is there any commitment from the student if they are awarded financial assistance?
Yes, our current program includes students working 10 hours of volunteer service to the school per semester, show
consistent effort toward maintaining a 2.0 GPA, and have a good discipline record.
How much does tuition increase every year?
Over the past five years tuition has increased between 6 to 8 percent per year.
How do I apply for Financial Aid?
You can apply for financial aid by completing an online application via the secure TADS system by January 31, 2012. We recommend completing the
Financial Aid Worksheet prior to beginning the online application. ARHS families currently receiving assistance need to re-apply each year to be
considered.
For additional information, please contact:
Mr. Derek Tate
Dean of Admissions
175 Phelan Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Telephone: (415) 586-8200 ext. 233
Fax: (415) 587-1310
Email: dtate@riordanhs.org