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Episcopal School of Baton Rouge is committed to enrolling an inclusive student body comprised of students from various economic, ethnic, racial and social backgrounds. As part of that commitment, the school has established a program of tuition assistance for families who would otherwise be unable to consider Episcopal as an option for their children. The school’s philosophy regarding tuition assistance is that it be need-based. The school also has several merit-based scholarships. Episcopal attempts to select the most qualified students for admission based on the student’s academic and personal qualities as well as his or her potential ability to contribute to the extracurricular life of the school community, independent of a family’s ability to meet the cost of an Episcopal education.
While it is the school’s firm belief that the primary responsibility for financing the student’s education belongs to his/her family, Episcopal appreciates that not every family can bear the full cost. The purpose of the tuition assistance program is to make Episcopal accessible to these families. If you would like a member of our Admission Team to contact you, please click here. |
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+ Webster Scholarship
The Webster Scholars program provides scholarships to two new Episcopal rising ninth grade students annually. (Students must be new to the Episcopal school system to be eligible.) The Webster Scholars program is designed for bright and motivated students who have distinguished themselves as academic leaders. The full tuition scholarships are renewable for all four years of Upper School at Episcopal, as long as the student maintains an outstanding academic performance and displays community leadership.
Episcopal does not award athletic or extracurricular scholarships. No additional application is required for merit scholarships, but application to Tuition Assistance provides greater financial assistance opportunities.
Webster Scholars Eligibility
The following guidelines establish initial consideration for the scholarship:
Terms of Scholarships
To maintain the Webster Scholars award, students and families must:
Episcopal does not award athletic or extracurricular scholarships. No additional application is required for merit scholarships, but application to Tuition Assistance provides greater financial assistance opportunities.
Webster Scholars Eligibility
The following guidelines establish initial consideration for the scholarship:
- Enrolled and in good standing as an eighth grade student from a public, independent, charter, magnet, Catholic or other parochial school. Current Episcopal school system students are not eligible due to the fact that they are considered for other merit-based Episcopalian scholarships. Non-traditional students should contact the Episcopal Admission Office for additional guidance AND
- Ranked in the top 15% of current class. If that information is not available, candidate should have a GPA of 3.7 or better in core courses (English/Language Arts, Math, History/Social Studies, Science, and Foreign Language) for sixth and seventh grades AND
- Earning one or more of the following distinctions:
- A composite score in the 90th percentile or higher on a nationally normed test from sixth or seventh grade. Examples include, but are not limited to: EXPLORE, PLAN, ERB, ISEE, SAT, Stanford, TerraNova, Iowa Test of Basic Skills, OR
- Duke TIP Recognition at the State or Grand level
Terms of Scholarships
To maintain the Webster Scholars award, students and families must:
- Remain in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better in core academic areas.
- Retain a clean disciplinary record (no major offenses or persistent minor offenses).
- During 10th, 11th and 12th grade, participate in one of the ongoing projects sponsored by the Center for Service Learning.
- Additionally, families must complete re-enrollment annually by the established deadline each year for scholarship renewal.
+ Episcopal Scholarships AT A GLANCE
Episcopal awarded more than $350,000 in scholarships last year. The school has a number of established merit-based scholarships designed to recognize bright and motivated students. Each year, applicants to our Middle and Upper School who reflect - in their academic and leadership talents - exceptional achievement are considered for these scholarships.
Scholarships are awarded based on the criteria established by the donor(s) funding each merit scholarship award. Both current Episcopal students and new applicants are automatically considered for partial-tuition scholarships; there is no separate application process. Examples of Episcopal scholarships include the Lamar Scholars program, which strives to expand the Episcopal experience to more students in the region and to promote an inclusive school environment representing a variety of student backgrounds. New for the 2019-2020 academic year, Episcopal has announced the Webster Scholars program, which provides scholarships to two new Episcopal rising ninth grade students not currently in the Episcopal school system.
Students receiving scholarships are also encouraged to apply for additional aid through our Tuition Assistance Program. It is the school’s philosophy that tuition assistance be need-based. Episcopal attempts to select the most qualified students for admission based on the student’s academic and personal qualities and potential ability to contribute to the extracurricular life of the school community, independent of his/her family’s ability to meet the cost of an Episcopal education.
Our admission, scholarship and tuition assistance policies for qualified students are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national and ethnic origin or disability.
Scholarships are awarded based on the criteria established by the donor(s) funding each merit scholarship award. Both current Episcopal students and new applicants are automatically considered for partial-tuition scholarships; there is no separate application process. Examples of Episcopal scholarships include the Lamar Scholars program, which strives to expand the Episcopal experience to more students in the region and to promote an inclusive school environment representing a variety of student backgrounds. New for the 2019-2020 academic year, Episcopal has announced the Webster Scholars program, which provides scholarships to two new Episcopal rising ninth grade students not currently in the Episcopal school system.
Students receiving scholarships are also encouraged to apply for additional aid through our Tuition Assistance Program. It is the school’s philosophy that tuition assistance be need-based. Episcopal attempts to select the most qualified students for admission based on the student’s academic and personal qualities and potential ability to contribute to the extracurricular life of the school community, independent of his/her family’s ability to meet the cost of an Episcopal education.
Our admission, scholarship and tuition assistance policies for qualified students are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national and ethnic origin or disability.
+ Tuition Assistance program
Episcopal has an established tuition assistance program for families who would otherwise be unable to consider Episcopal as an option. Awards are need-based and vary in range depending upon each family’s financial resources. Episcopal's Tuition Assistance awards are allocated to Kindergarten through 12th grade students according to financial need while keeping a balance across grades and gender. Last year, Episcopal awarded over $2.6 million in assistance to 33% of students.
The school’s Director of Tuition Assistance is available to counsel privately with interested families regarding tuition assistance. A family’s interest in tuition assistance and any award granted is considered strictly confidential.
The school’s Director of Tuition Assistance is available to counsel privately with interested families regarding tuition assistance. A family’s interest in tuition assistance and any award granted is considered strictly confidential.
Tuition Assistance Application Process
The tuition assistance application process for the 2021-2022 school year opens in early October. To apply, please complete step #1 and step #2 as outlined in the Tuition Assistance Checklist. Other important information related to this program can also be found under the Important Documents section at the top of this page. Tuition assistance awards are made only after a student has been granted admission to Episcopal.
Episcopal uses ISM's FAST program to process tuition assistance applications. All applications are completed online. You may access the FAST Application by clicking the FAST image to the right. There is a $45 fee per family to file an application. This is payable via credit card online. Please contact Katie Ebey, Director of Tuition Assistance, at (225) 755-2704 or EbeyK@ehsbr.org with any questions you may have.
Episcopal uses ISM's FAST program to process tuition assistance applications. All applications are completed online. You may access the FAST Application by clicking the FAST image to the right. There is a $45 fee per family to file an application. This is payable via credit card online. Please contact Katie Ebey, Director of Tuition Assistance, at (225) 755-2704 or EbeyK@ehsbr.org with any questions you may have.
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The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana – Gaudet Fund
Each year, the Gaudet Fund awards block grants to advance the education of African American students attending primary and secondary Episcopal schools that offer rigorous curricula in preparation for entry to and completion of college. For the 2019-2020 school year, the Gaudet Fund awarded Episcopal School of Baton Rouge a grant of over $37,000. All eligible students who have demonstrated financial need through our Tuition Assistance application will be automatically considered for inclusion in the Gaudet Scholarship Program request. If you have any questions regarding the Gaudet Scholarships, please contact Katie Ebey at (225) 755-2704 or ebeyk@ehsbr.org, or you may visit The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana website for more information.
+ Tuition assistance FAQ
Who can apply for Tuition Assistance at Episcopal?
Families receiving Tuition Assistance at Episcopal represent a wide range of financial backgrounds. Although the primary responsibility of funding a student’s education rests with the family, any family unable to afford the full cost of tuition may apply for Tuition Assistance.
How does the School determine financial need?
Financial need is evaluated by the Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) system and defined as the difference between the cost to attend Episcopal and a family’s ability to pay. It provides the School with a general assessment of a family’s ability to pay for education. Major factors in determining financial need include, but are not limited to, income, assets (including home equity, college funds, investment accounts, and trust funds), family size, and the number of children attending tuition-charging institutions. There is no preset income figure that qualifies a family for assistance.
When do I apply for Tuition Assistance?
The Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) system opens in early October. Families should apply concurrently for Episcopal admission and Tuition Assistance so that financial awards are given at the time of admission offers.
Is Tuition Assistance automatically renewed each year?
Episcopal requires families receiving Tuition Assistance to reapply each year. However, as long as the student remains at Episcopal, Tuition Assistance is renewed every year according to demonstrated need. A change in income, family status, and the number of children attending private institutions may result in increases or decreases in an award providing funds are available. Every application is reviewed annually.
What if I still have questions about Tuition Assistance?
Episcopal’s dedicated, full time Director of Tuition Assistance is available to counsel privately with interested families regarding tuition assistance. A family’s interest in tuition assistance and any award granted is considered strictly confidential.
Families receiving Tuition Assistance at Episcopal represent a wide range of financial backgrounds. Although the primary responsibility of funding a student’s education rests with the family, any family unable to afford the full cost of tuition may apply for Tuition Assistance.
How does the School determine financial need?
Financial need is evaluated by the Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) system and defined as the difference between the cost to attend Episcopal and a family’s ability to pay. It provides the School with a general assessment of a family’s ability to pay for education. Major factors in determining financial need include, but are not limited to, income, assets (including home equity, college funds, investment accounts, and trust funds), family size, and the number of children attending tuition-charging institutions. There is no preset income figure that qualifies a family for assistance.
When do I apply for Tuition Assistance?
The Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) system opens in early October. Families should apply concurrently for Episcopal admission and Tuition Assistance so that financial awards are given at the time of admission offers.
Is Tuition Assistance automatically renewed each year?
Episcopal requires families receiving Tuition Assistance to reapply each year. However, as long as the student remains at Episcopal, Tuition Assistance is renewed every year according to demonstrated need. A change in income, family status, and the number of children attending private institutions may result in increases or decreases in an award providing funds are available. Every application is reviewed annually.
What if I still have questions about Tuition Assistance?
Episcopal’s dedicated, full time Director of Tuition Assistance is available to counsel privately with interested families regarding tuition assistance. A family’s interest in tuition assistance and any award granted is considered strictly confidential.