SHDHS is committed to serving our community by providing the opportunity to earn a college-preparatory, Catholic secondary education at SHDHS to anyone who wants to earn it. No student has been turned away for inability to meet the full tuition obligation.

Each year our Financial Aid Fund and Tuition Endowment continue to grow! Last school year SHDHS dispersed close to $200,000 in financial aid, multiple child allowances, discounts and credits.  We have been able to grant over 50% of the need of families who qualify.  In every case this has enabled the family to keep their child enrolled at SHDHS.

Many families ask us about work study programs.  We have offered work study in the past.  We now prefer, in the best interests of our families, to just grant the families the needed funds without requiring students to work.

Financial Aid scholarships and grants are listed below. All scholarship awards at SHDHS are based on financial need except for the Stan Robinson and Susan Wolff scholarships which are academic awards to incoming 8th graders (see below).  All applicants must apply for financial aid through SHDHS each year.

SHDHS students can apply for financial aid starting at the end of January. Applications will be available by request as soon as the student is registered to attend school the following fall at SHDHS. All applications are reviewed and processed by Private School Aid Service (PSAS), a third party financial aid firm. PSAS reviews the applications and ranks them based on need. SHDHS then awards financial aid according to available funds. Families are notified of their level of financial assistance before the first payment is due in July. All information in this process is completely confidential and all agreements must be renewed annually.

Financial Aid Applications are normally due May 15th.

If you would like a financial aid application, please contact us at 859.525.0255.

Financial Aid Fund Sources
Funds for the Financial Aid Fund and Tuition Endowment are provided from multiple sources:
1. Annual Giving Funds - are set up through pledges of annual gifts for $500, $1,000 or other amounts which are used the following year for financial aid.
2. Endowed Funds - require a minimum $10,000 initial donation. These funds can be honorary or memorial in nature. Many donors establish annual fundraisers (such as golf outings) to add to the principal amount each year.
3. Restricted Annual Appeal Gifts - We also receive many private donations to the fund from individuals, couples and families to provide funding for Financial Aid at SHDHS. These gifts are used to build the principle in the SHDHS Tuition Endowment Fund in order to generate increased earnings which are used each year to provide financial aid.
4. All profits from our Crusader Store are deposited into the Financial Aid Fund.
5. The Annual SHDHS 10K Raffle provides every family at SHDHS with the opportunity to raise money to pay for tuition. Students and their parents sell raffle tickets beginning in December.

If you would like more information about becoming a Financial Aid Donor for SHDHS, please contact Maureen Donnellan, Development Director at mdonnellan@shdhs.org or 859.525.0255.

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

THE MICK UNKRAUT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This scholarship endowment was established in memory of Michael "Mick" Raymond Unkraut by his wife, April, following his death from cancer in 2009 at the age of 45. The award is given based on financial need.
Value of award: $500 tuition credit

JIM PAUL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This scholarship endowment was established in memory of Jim Paul '75, by his wife, Patricia, and brother, Terry.  Jim was killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center Towers in New York City on the September 11, 2001. It is awarded to a student from the Elsmere township, where Jim grew up with his brother Terry. The award is given based on financial need. Applications must normally be received by June 15th.
Value of award: $1000 tuition credit

WALTER & LOUISE SCHMEING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This scholarship endowment was created by Mr. and Mrs. Richard '57 and Mary Beth Schmeing and the Schmeing family in honor of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Louise Schmeing.  It is given each year to a qualifying Hispanic student who maintains above average grades.
Value of each award - $1,000 tuition credit

TIM PELLETIER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Pam Pelletier and her son Jay Pelletier '01 in memory of their husband and father, Tim Pelletier who died of cancer in 2003. Pam and Jay wish to perpetuate the love and support they received from the SHDHS community by providing financial assistance to other Crusaders who are suffering from profound loss. This award is given to a current SHDHS student whose parent has died. Other criteria for selection of a recipient include a strong faith life and financial need.
Value of each award - $1000 tuition.

BETH WENDLING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be given in memory of Beth Wendling, Class of 2008, who died on January 12, 2005 during her freshmen year from complications following surgery. This financial aid award is based on financial need and other criteria such as community service and faith leadership.

STAN ROBINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award was established in memory of Stan Robinson '79, who died shortly after his high school graduation in a car accident.  The award is given to a boy based on the diocesan placement test score. No application is required.  Because this award is not based on financial need, only in-district students qualify for this award, as regulated by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA).
Value of award: $1000 tuition.

SUSAN WOLFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award was established in memory of Susan Wolff '80, who died shortly after her high school graduation in a car accident.  The award is given to a girl based on the diocesan placement test score. No application is required. Because this award is not based on financial need, only in-district students qualify for this award, as regulated by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA).
Value of award: $1000 tuition.

DAVID ROLF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award was established in memory of David Rolf '80, who died at a very young age from cancer.  The award is based on a combination of academics, need, and character. It is open to all incoming freshmen within our district.  Value of award - $1000 tuition.

JOSEPH STETTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Anyone within our district may apply for this need-based award. This scholarship will be based on the need factor received from the financial aid company.
Value of award - $1000 tuition.

ANTHONY ERPENBECK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Anyone within our district may apply for this need-based award. This scholarship will be based on the need factor received from the financial aid company.
Value of award - $1000 tuition.

HONORARY SCHOLARSHIPS

THE BRENT '58 AND JUDY (FLICK) ROUSE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This endowed scholarship fund was established by Mr. and Mrs. Rouse to promote the value of Catholic education and honor the life-long friendships they made while in high school. Students are selected based on financial need and academic effort.
Value of Award $500 per year.

JOHN AND JOYCE BERNING SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This endowed scholarship fund was established by Mr. and Mrs. John and Joyce (Ruehl) '51 Berning in 2006 in order to protect the future of Catholic education, and provide assistance to the families of St. Henry District High School.
Value of Award $1,000 per year

BOH FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is given by the family of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis and Angie (Tepe) '75 Boh based on character, achievement, and financial need. All students in our district are eligible.
Value of award: $1000 tuition.

BANK OF KENTUCKY MINORITY FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIP
This special fund is dedicated to increasing student diversity at SHDHS by providing money specifically set aside for minority students. The award is contingent upon financial need.
Value of each award - up to $1,000

SHDHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GRANTS
The SHDHS Alumni Association will award up to ten need-based scholarships to any student who qualifies based on the need factor received from the financial aid company.
Value of each award - $500 tuition.

OTHER AVAILABLE FINANCIAL AID and SCHOLARSHIPS

MSGR. CARLIN SCHOLARSHIPS
Sponsored by St. Paul Parish, these awards are presented to at least one boy and one girl from within the district, based on academic achievement. No application is required.
Two awards are given worth $500 each in tuition.

PARISH SCHOLARSHIPS
Several of our district parishes provide some financial assistance to parishioners who would like to send their children to SHDHS. Please contact your parish for more information. Feeder Parish Contact Information

GRADE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Many grade schools in our district also give scholarships to students within their own schools who will be attending SHDHS as 9th graders. Please contact the grade schools for more information regarding these additional scholarships. Feeder Parish Contact Information

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BISHOP ACKERMAN COUNCIL 5453
The Bishop Ackerman Council, awards one scholarship to an eligible student entering SHDHS the following fall.  The scholarships are awarded for one year and are renewable for each year of high school study, subject to evidence of satisfactory progress, maintenance of eligibility, and the discretion of the K of C Scholarship Committee.  The awards are competitive and based on academics, service, and financial need. Applicants must belong to All Saints, IHM, MQH, St. Paul, or St. Timothy parishes, or a child or grandchild of an active member of the Bishop Ackerman Council who is enrolled at SHDHS.  Applicants must also have a letter of recommendation from their principal or pastor, and write an essay on the Value of a Catholic High School Education.  Contact the Council for information via telephone:  859.586.5010 ext. 274, or by mail:  5890 Veterans Way, Burlington, KY 41005.
Value of award - $1,000 per year.

Catholic Order of Foresters
The Catholic Order of Foresters also offers scholarships to members attending a Catholic High School.  SHDHS is currently working on a program that will provide financial aid to those who qualify through the Foresters.  For more information, please contact Maureen Donnellan, at (859) 525-5848 or mdonnellan@shdhs.org