Admissions
A Catholic education is a priceless gift to give your child. There is nothing more perfect than to combine a Christ-centered atmosphere with a quality education. Our academics are second-to-none and our talented and dedicated teachers make that commitment to your child each and every day.
We invite you to take a closer look. Feel free to contact any one of our school principals to get a personal, guided tour while school is in session. You are welcome to have your child come visit us for an entire day or just part of the day. It’s like being a “GLAD for a Day”! We’ll introduce your child to a friend for the day to guide them with comfort and ease. Prospective parents and their children are welcome to sit in on a classroom to experience what a dynamic and exciting place this is!
We are here to answer any of your questions at any time. Contact us today!
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Tuition Payment/Assistance Opportunities
Parish Support
Each of the five participating parishes provides the school with weekly support. This support is based on the parish ordinary income (Sunday collections). By supporting your parish financially and using your assigned envelopes, you support the parishes' ability to support the Schools. Your Parish provides the business office with verification of your participation. We will contact you if we do not receive verification from your parish. Each year this participation verification is reviewed. Families who are parish members receive a reduced parish tuition rate. Please contact the Business Office at (231) 995-8425 for current rates.
Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP)
It's like putting money in your pocket!
By purchasing “gift certificates” equal to cash from participating merchants (i.e., American Airlines, JC Penney, Sears, Speedway) your tuition account for the next school year is credited with the selected vendor’s percentage of savings. Participation can begin after filling out a TRIP registration form at which time a family number is assigned. For more information, please contact the TRIP.Office at (231) 932-4848 or email at: TRIP@gtacs.org
Grant Application – Private School Aid Services Form (PSAS)
The Grand Traverse Educational Foundation provides money to families who are in need of tuition assistance. Assistance is available to families with students in grades K-12. Funds are allocated in mid-May based on the PSAS application form. The school will notify you if your application is approved. Follow instructions for mailing on the form. Forms returned to GTACS in error will result in a delay in the processing of your application. Failure to include the processing fee with your application will also result in a delay. The priority deadline for processing is typically in early May. Contact the Business Office for a packet, visit https:\\www.psas.org for online applications (use authorization code 1856) or click here to download the PSAS form. For more details (231) 995-8425.
Loans
If you wish to make monthly tuition payments a ten-month loan program is offered through Traverse City State Bank. Rates are fixed and are competitive to market rates. Loan applications should be returned with your Registration forms if you intend to obtain a loan. PLEASE NOTE: Loan contracts must be finalized at Traverse City State Bank with the first payment due in early July. The final payment is due in early April. Please note on your Good Faith Contract that you are obtaining a loan and the amount of the loan so our records can be updated accurately. For more information on Traverse City State Bank loans, see the enclosed information sheet or call Ron Hofmeister at TCSB, (231) 995-5550. Click here for loan application
Tuition Reduction and Enrollment Expansion Program (TREE)
GTACS families can reduce their tuition AND assist in enrollment by referring new families to our school system. As an incentive to attract new families, if a new family enrolls a student in grades 1-12 at GTACS, and that family informs the school in writing at the time of registration that they are enrolling due to the efforts of your family, your family will receive $200 per student towards the following years tuition. (Maximum of $600 credit for each new family). For complete details on this program, please contact the Business Office (231) 995-8425. Note: the referral fee cannot be applied toward a loan payment or exchange for cash. |
