Scholarship & Tuition Assistance

Villa Madonna Academy is committed to working with as many families as possible to provide affordable access to our award-winning education. The tuition assistance program includes merit and Benedictine scholarships awarded by way of a tuition assistance application. Through the application, the Business Office and Scholarship Committee review and evaluate each family's situation to ensure that financial assistance is awarded fairly based on need and level of support available.

All awards are based on demonstrated need and each application is reviewed confidentially and individually.

Tuition Rates 2025-2026

Additional Fees (not included in tuition)

Fundraising Fee per Student: Fee supports Fine Arts Patrons (FAP), VMA Athletic Boosters, and Parent Teacher Administration Organization (PTAO) initiatives for Villa students including field trips, cultural activities, and classroom improvements): $100 per student. Maximum is $200 per family.

Safety Fee: $135 per student. Maximum is $270 per family.

Sports participation fees, daily lunches, and high school class dues are paid separately from the Tuition & Fees.

Additional Discounts

Scholarships & Tuition Assistance

Villa Madonna Academy awards merit and Benedictine scholarships as well as tuition assistance to make a Villa education affordable for all.

Scholarships

Merit and Benedictine Scholarships are awarded to students based upon strength of the scholarship application, teacher recommendation forms, and available funds. The scholarship awards may be combined with tuition assistance allocations. All awards are based on demonstrated need and each application is reviewed confidentially and individually.

Please visit your grade level Checklist to Apply for Scholarships button to the right to ensure you have everything necessary to qualify for scholarships.

Note:

Many of the scholarships have financial need as a requirement.

Most scholarships require a Teacher Recommendation.

Tuition Assistance

Tuition assistance is available for all registered students.

Tuition assistance is based on need and family circumstances.

Families may apply for scholarships, for tuition assistance, or both.

How to Apply for Tuition Assistance

To apply for scholarships, please fill out this form.

More information and new processes for tuition assistance and management coming soon!

Students may apply for all scholarships for which they are eligible by completing just one application form. However, please note that different scholarships may require different types of recommendations. All Letters of Recommendation should be addressed to the Villa Scholarship Committee in care of the Business Office at Villa.

Application Deadlines & Timetables

Applications for scholarships and tuition assistance are accepted beginning in February of each year, allowing current financial information to be provided from the prior year's income tax reports.

Scholarship applications including required letters and financial need online application (if needed) must be submitted by the 15th of April each year. Please refer to your grade level Scholarship Eligibility Requirements button to the right for details.

Applications for tuition assistance ONLY (i.e., not applying for any scholarships) do not have a deadline. However, it is highly encouraged that applications also be submitted by April 1st to have the best chance of receiving aid.

Elementary Scholarships

These scholarships are funded through the gracious donations of the benefactors listed below. They recognize academic performance and/or the school’s Benedictine values along with the potential financial need of the student. Please submit a teacher recommendation letter with your scholarship application.

The Jean Anne Hemsath Barsan ‘52 Elementary School Scholarship

2 Scholarships – Renewable through grade 8
Award Criteria:
□ VMA elementary or junior high school student;
□ Family makes financial sacrifices in order for their children to attend Villa;
□ Displays personal characteristics that embody the Benedictine values, particularly the values of respect, work, reverence, and hospitality;
□ Academics - Displays characteristic of perseverance in school;
□ Renewable through 8th grade but the students must re-apply annually. The current scholarship recipients will have priority over new scholarship applicants.

Class of 1956 Benedictine Scholarship

2 Scholarships – Renewable through grade 8
Award Criteria:
□ Family makes financial sacrifices in order for their children to attend Villa;
□ Incoming 7th grader. Renewable through grade 8, if criteria met;
□ Displays personal characteristics of altruism and demonstrates potential leadership qualities;
□ Displays characteristic of perseverance despite academic setbacks.

Margaret Hay Edwards Scholarship

1 Scholarship
Award Criteria:
□ 6th, 7th, or 8th grader;
□ Displays commitment to excellence and achievement;
□ Involved in service work;
□ Minimum GPA of 3.0.

The Elementary School Principal’s Scholarship

1 Scholarship
Award Criteria:
□ 5th or 6th grade student;
□ Displays personal characteristic of altruism and demonstrates potential leadership qualities;
□ Academics – Displays characteristic of perseverance despite academic setbacks;
□ Family makes financial sacrifices in order for their children to attend Villa.

Suzanne Sullivan Scholarships

May be multiple scholarships
Award Criteria:
□ Student must have financial need;
□ Academic excellence;
□ Displays personal characteristics that embody the Benedictine values, particularly the values; of respect, work, reverence, and hospitality.

For further information on tuition assistance, please contact Mrs. Pam Wurtz at 859-331-6333 ext. 126.