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MACS Financial Aid Resources APPLY NOW Check Eligibility Tuition Assistance Additional Information Funds for the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools (MACS) needs based Tuition Assistance program are provided by the Parishes in the Charlotte Vicariate. Funds are reserved for tuition costs and include Capital fees. They do not include instructional, transportation, activity, or graduation fees. Grants do not cover the entire tuition cost. Families with registered full-time students in grades TK-12th grade are eligible to apply for tuition assistance. The percentage of tuition assistance granted to families varies each year depending on the amount of documented need and the amount of funds available. Not all families who apply for tuition assistance qualify.​ How to apply for MACS Tuition Assistance. Other Financial Aid Opportunities North Carolina offers two scholarship programs that help families afford our schools. Funds for these programs are limited, so new applicants are entered into a lottery where they have an equal chance of being selected. Families may apply to more than one program, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements of each. ​ Initially a need-based program, the North Carolina legislature voted to expand the program significantly so that all North Carolina families are eligible to apply for the 2024-2025 school year. What does this mean for our families? · There are no changes for families who already have the scholarship. They will be able to renew it in the same way they have in previous years. · There is no longer an income requirement to qualify for the scholarship. However, the number of scholarship levels will be expanded, so that a family’s income will determine the amount of the scholarship a student receives. The income and corresponding scholarship levels are anticipated to be published in January 2024. · Students in the 3rd grade and higher will no longer be required to have attended a North Carolina public school within the past year. This means that families whose students have been enrolled in a private school may now apply. · Applications for the 2024-2025 school year open on February 1, 2024. Applications Closed fo r 2023-2024 Applications Open for 2024-2025 on February 1st, 2024 ​ The Opportunit y Scholarship Program Suitable for: parents who qualify based on income Education Savings Account (ESA+) Suitable for: parents of students with disabilities* These two programs are available to meet the needs of students with disabilities: The Disabilities Grant and the Education Savings Account Program (ESA). Funds can be used to pay school tuition, as well as expenses such as speech therapy, tutoring services, and educational technology for families who home school their students. *Student must have a North Carolina Individualized Education Program (IEP) dated within the last three years. To learn more about these opportunities, please visit www.ncseaa.edu/k12 or click the corresponding buttons. NCSEAA is not affiliated or administered by MACS. MACS Financial Aid FAQs Tuition assistance is available for MACS families who are registered in one of the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools and have shown a demonstrated need. Tuition assistance may cover a portion of tuition and capital fees. Applications for 2023-24 are online here . ​ Returning families will log in and new families will create a new account. Answer all of the application questions and submit the $30 fee to FACTS (non-refundable). Upload the requested documents. All requested tax documents must be uploaded in order for your application to be reviewed. ​ ​ ​For 2023-24 applicants: ​ ​ Applications will begin to be reviewed in March 2023 Email determinations will be sent within 2 weeks of FACTS marking TA application complete. When can I apply? Is there a deadline? Applications for the upcoming school year open on December 1st and will remain open as long as funding is available. We recommend submitting a completed FIT application for returning students by April 30th each year and new students during the admissions process. What information is needed to apply for FIT? FACTS will collect documentation such as W2's and tax returns from each applicant. Should you wish to receive your FIT rate before enrolling, please plan accordingly to have your taxes filed prior to applying. If additional documentation is needed, FACTS and/or MACS will notify you via email. When can I expect a response on my FIT application? Once an application is complete, FACTS will process the application, which can take 2-4 weeks. Once FACTS has processed the application, it then be reviewed by MACS and determinations will be sent via email. Please note that a student must be accepted to a MACS school in order to receive a FIT determination. How is FIT determined? Determinations are based on a family's demonstrated need and considers a family's income, certain assets and expenses, MACS full tuition rates, and the availability of funds for FIT. Before determinations are emailed to families, applications are reviewed by the MACS tuition assistance committee to consider special circumstances. While we strive to help as many families as possible, not all families will qualify for reduced tuition through FIT. I have additional questions about FIT. Who can I contact? Please contact the MACS Business Office team - we'd be happy to help! Email: macsbilling@rcdoc.org Phone: (704) 370-3265 Does FIT cover 100% of tuition? Are there fees not covered by FIT? FIT is designed to offer families a tuition rate that matches their individual circumstances. Although we strive to meet a family's need as much as possible, all families contribute an amount toward tuition. In addition, application fees, registration fees, FACTS fees, and optional items such as band, transportation, and the After-School Enrichment Program are not eligible for FIT rates. Do I need to reapply for FIT each year? Yes, as circumstances change from year to year, such as a family's household size or income, as well as the amount of funds available for FIT, families will need to submit an application each year. How is my FIT rate billing handled? Mecklenburg Area Catholic schools offers several different payment plans, including monthly payment options and families utilize FACTS Tuition Management for automatic payments. More information on this is included in your enrollment email. Families may also be eligible to use funds from their child's 529 plan for MACS K-12 tuition. Please contact us or your 529 Plan Administrator for more information.

FIT: Family Individualized Tuition Family Individualized Tuition Information Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools is committed to welcoming all families who wish to make the investment in Catholic education for their children. To make the investment in Catholic education affordable for as many families as possible, we are pleased to offer an individualized approach to affording Catholic Education - Family Individualized Tuition. Through our FIT program, your student's tuition rate and your family's capital fee is determined by several factors, including your family's demonstrated need. We partner with FACTS, an independent third party, to assist with need determinations. Students in grades TK - 12 are eligible to be considered for FIT. Ready to apply for FIT? Click the link below, or scroll down for more information. Apply Here A Customized Tuition Solution FIT for Your Family FACTS Need Determination ​ To be considered for FIT, submit an application for your family through FACTS' Grant & Aid software, along with any requested documentation an d the $35 non-refundable fee. If there are circumstances that have recently changed or you wish to explain in further detail, FACTS provides a comment section for you, as well as a section to upload optional documentation. ​ Once your family's application is submitted in full, FACTS will process it to determine need and will then send it to us for review. From the time your application and all requested documentation is submitted, it takes an average of 2-4 weeks to receive a response. ​ ​ ​ FIT Need Appeals ​ If circumstances change after your FIT determination has been sent to you and you wish to have your need reconsidered, please refer to your de termination email for information on FIT appeals. ​ ​ NCSEAA Scholarship The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) offers an income-based scholarship of up to $6,492 per school year to recipients. ​ For students with certain disabilities, NCSEAA's ESA+ scholarship may be a great fit. ESA+ awards vary from $9,000 - $17,000 pe r school year and do not consider income. ​ We recommend new families interested in NCSEAA scholarships to apply before March 1. To review requirements and to apply, please visit https://www.ncseaa.edu/k12/ . ​ ​ ​ Tuition Adjustments for Catholic Families For families who are des ignated Participating Catholic by their Diocese of Charlotte Catholic parish, additional tuition adjustments are available: Participating Catholic discount - please visit https://www.discovermacs.org/tuition for more information on eligibility for the Participating Catholic Tuition Rate. ​ Multiple Child Discount - applied to the youngest siblings in birth order: 2nd child - 10% discount 3rd child - 25% discount 4th child - 50% discount Example FIT Scenarios Because each family has unique circumstances and many factors influence a family's need, FIT determinations will vary by family. These scenarios are based on actual families and 2022-23 tuition rates. When can I apply? Is there a deadline? Applications for the upcoming school year open on December 1st and will remain open as long as funding is available. We recommend submitting a completed FIT application for returning students by April 30th each year and new students during the admissions process. What information is needed to apply for FIT? FACTS will collect documentation such as W2's and tax returns from each applicant. Should you wish to receive your FIT rate before enrolling, please plan accordingly to have your taxes filed prior to applying. If additional documentation is needed, FACTS and/or MACS will notify you via email. When can I expect a response on my FIT application? Once an application is complete, FACTS will process the application, which can take 2-4 weeks. Once FACTS has processed the application, it then be reviewed by MACS and determinations will be sent via email. Please note that a student must be accepted to a MACS school in order to receive a FIT determination. How is FIT determined? Determinations are based on a family's demonstrated need and considers a family's income, certain assets and expenses, MACS full tuition rates, and the availability of funds for FIT. Before determinations are emailed to families, applications are reviewed by the MACS tuition assistance committee to consider special circumstances. While we strive to help as many families as possible, not all families will qualify for reduced tuition through FIT. I have additional questions about FIT. Who can I contact? Please contact the MACS Business Office team - we'd be happy to help! Email: macsbilling@rcdoc.org Phone: (704) 370-3265 Does FIT cover 100% of tuition? Are there fees not covered by FIT? FIT is designed to offer families a tuition rate that matches their individual circumstances. Although we strive to meet a family's need as much as possible, all families contribute an amount toward tuition. In addition, application fees, registration fees, FACTS fees, and optional items such as band, transportation, and the After-School Enrichment Program are not eligible for FIT rates. Do I need to reapply for FIT each year? Yes, as circumstances change from year to year, such as a family's household size or income, as well as the amount of funds available for FIT, families will need to submit an application each year. How is my FIT rate billing handled? Mecklenburg Area Catholic schools offers several different payment plans, including monthly payment options and families utilize FACTS Tuition Management for automatic payments. More information on this is included in your enrollment email. Families may also be eligible to use funds from their child's 529 plan for MACS K-12 tuition. Please contact us or your 529 Plan Administrator for more information.

Welcome to Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools The hub for Admissions, Student Billing & Financial Aid, Transportation, and After School Care for our nine school system. Current Families Prospective Families OUR SCHOOLS MECKLENBURG AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 9 schools. 1 family. REady To Tour? Interested in touring one of our schools? Click the logo above to contact the school directly to schedule your visit. Tours JOIN OUR FAMILY Request Info Apply Now School Locations 100% Graduation and college matriculation rates 9 Co-ed, fully accredited MACS schools 50+ Academic, technology & specialty courses 4 Languages taught 140+ Athletic championships since 2001 5 Special Education Programs 35K Student service hours performed in 2020 20+ Fine arts courses offered

Tuition Financial Aid Academics Request Info | | | | | School Tours Español 2024-2025 Applications Open! 2023-2024 Rolling Admissions We continue to receive applications, review, and offer admission decisions based upon availability. ​ MACS is a family of nine Catholic schools in the Greater Charlotte area. All schools are co-ed and fully accredited. ​ MACS accepts students for PK, TK, K - 12th grade. We are a Catholic school system but welcome students and families of all faiths and backgrounds into our school community. APPLY NOW: 2024-25 APPLY NOW: 2023-24 The non-refundable application fee of $110 is due per student upon completion of the application. Testing Requirement Please do not contact ABC Educational Services directly for scheduling. ​ There is no additional fee for testing (TK - 8th) conducted by ABC Educational Services. ​ TK and K applicants - apply by January 10th to have testing results finalized by February 1st deadline. 1st - 8th grade applicants - apply by February 10th to have testing results finalized by March 1st deadline. ​ T esting re sul ts will be sent to the MACS Admissions Office and your checklist will be updated accordingly. An email notification will be sent when results ar e uploaded to portal. ​ Participating Catholi c Status To receive higher priority during the Priority Admissions Round, be sure to have your Parish Participation Voucher signed by your parish and uploaded to your Che cklist by the deadline for application completion. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Testing PK / TK / Kindergarten Required Documents Application Copy of student’s Baptismal Certificate and Birth Certificate Proof of Physical Exam and Immunizations Additional TK & Kindergarten Documents Completed Parish Participation Voucher (for Catholics) Completed Preschool Assessment (by current Preschool teacher-online form) ​ Age Requirements PK - Age 4 by 8/31 TK - Age 5 by 10/15 K - Age 5 by 8/31 TK & Kindergarten Testing: Once application is submitted, ABC Educational Services will contact to schedule testing for your student. T here is NO PreK testing. Test of Early Reading Ability (TERA) Test of Early Mathematics Ability (TEMA) Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) Speech and Language Evaluation Apply Now Grades 1-8 Required Documents Application Copy of student’s Baptismal Certificate and Birth Certificate Proof of Physical Exam and Immunizations Completed Parish Participation Voucher (for Catholics) Two most recent years of grades (current year and previous year report cards) Two most recent years of Standardized Test results (current year and previous year) 1 - 8 Testing: Once application is submitted, ABC Educational Services will contact to schedule testing for your student. Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement (WJA) Written Language Evaluation Apply Now Grades 9-12 Required Documents Application Copy of student’s Baptismal Certificate and Birth Certificate Proof of Physical Exam and Immunizations Completed Parish Participation Voucher (for Catholics) Two most recent years of grades (current year and previous year report cards) Two most recent years of Standardized Test results (current year and previous year) Principal and Teacher Recommendations Transcripts High School Testing: Scheduled for CCHS 2/24/2024 Sign Up for Testing at CCHS ​ Scheduled for CTK 2/3/2024 Sign Up for Testing at CTK ​​ Apply Now International (9-12) Required Documents Application Copy of student’s Baptismal Certificate and Birth Certificate Proof of Physical Exam and Immunizations Two most recent years of Standardized Test results (current year and previous year) Principal and Teacher Recommendations Transcripts English Proficiency Test Scores (iTep Slate, TOEFL Junior & TOEFL iBT accepted) Additional Requirements Upon Acceptance I-20 Information Sheet Copy of Passport Copy of Student Visa Copy of I-94 Proof of Health Insurance Apply Now En Español Nuestras escuelas ofrecen alta calidad académica, tecnología, arte, deportes, música y más en un ambiente familiar y de fe. Ayuda financiera disponible. ​ Para información llame: 704-370-3265 or macsbilling@rcdoc.org Espanol

Welcome to MACS Business Office The MACS Business Office is the hub for Admissions, Student Billing & Financial Aid, Transportation, and After School Care for our nine school system. Current Families Prospective Families OUR SCHOOLS CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9 - 12 St. Ann Catholic School Grades PK-5 CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9 - 12 MECKLENBURG AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 9 schools. 1 family. HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades 6 - 8 St. Gabriel Catholic School Grades K-5 St. Mark Catholic School Grades K-8 SAINT MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Matthew Catholic School Grades TK-5 OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Grades PK - 8 OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Grades PK - 8 St. Patrick Catholic School Grades K-5 REady To Tour? Interested in touring one of our schools? Click the logo above to contact the school directly to schedule your visit. Tours JOIN OUR FAMILY Request Info Apply Now School Locations 100% graduation and college matriculation rates 9 co-ed, fully accredited MACS schools 50+ academic, technology & specialty courses 4 languages taught 140+ athletic championships since 2001 special learning programs 5 35K student service hours performed in 2020 20+ fine arts courses offered

After School Care The After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) is offered for grades Kindergarten - 8th, plus full day TK and Pre-K students. ASEP provides a child-centered, safe, stimulating, and happy environment that allows children to interact freely with others. The full time PreK - 5th grade program provides a variety of activities including: recreation, games, arts, crafts, homework time, snacks, holiday parties, and programs from outside groups. In the middle school ASEP program, students are provided the opportunity to complete homework and projects. Some schools also offer before school care. ​ * At this time, the following after school enrichment programs for the 23-24 school year are full at the following locations: ​ St. Matthew St. Pat St. Ann St. Mark ​ By submitting an ASEP registration for one of these schools, you will be placed on a waitlist and will be contacted if space becomes available. You will not be charged the registration fee unless space becomes available. Placement on a waitlist does not guarantee that an opening will become available for your child. ​ ​ The ASEP registration form for the 2023-24 school year is available in your School Admin enrollment portal. ​ ​ ​ 2023-24 ASEP Handbook 2023-24 ASEP Calendar Transportation Our transportation program is pleased to provide a safe, reliable bus service for MACS families that choose to use our services. Bus routes are designed to accommodate the areas of greatest needs throughout the Greater Charlotte, Huntersville, and Mooresville areas.​ ​ Registration for the 23-24 school year is now available through your SchoolAdmin portal. *At this time, the following buses for the 23-24 school year are full. Please contact MACS Transportation to be placed on a waitlist. Bus #4 Bus #5 Bus #9 Bus #10 Bus #11 Bus #12 Bus #20 Bus #23 2023-24 Bus Schedule Summer Camp MACS Summer Camp offers campers a wide variety of activities and experiences in a safe and stimulating environment. Campers have the opportunity to choose among many fun activities during part of each day, empowering students to design some of his or her day. ​ ​ Contacts Regina Horne Director of Transportation 704.370.3263 ​ Ellen Buening Director of After School and Summer Camps 704.370.3268

Contact MACS Schools Request Info | | | Current Families Contact Us Director of Admissions 704.370.3273 admissions@rcdoc.org ​ Director of Transportation 704.370.3263 ​ Director of Cafeteria, After School and Summer Camp 704.370.3268 ​ Coordinator of Student Accounts and Billing 704.370.3239 macsbilling@rcdoc.org Business Hours Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm ​ MACS Business Office 1123 S. Church Street Charlotte, NC 28203

Overview Elementary School Middle School High School Special Education | | | | Growth. Responsibility. Opportunity. Middle School: 6th - 8th We believe middle school is a critical time where students are becoming young adults. We want to give them all the tools they need to be faith-filled, skilled, prepared and confident. In middle school, critical thinking and problem solving skills are applied at an advanced level. Students are taught to bridge gaps, serve their communities, and communicate effectively as members of society. Students are immersed in a new world of opportunities where they can explore personal interests and talents in classes like Graphic Design, Business, Broadcast Journalism and Finance. Students are able to travel with the band, compete in art competitions, and play competitive sports. Students are guided into developing personal responsibility and accountability as they learn to juggle their workload and manage changing classes. Most of all, students receive the rigorous instruction needed to be ready for high school. Learning Support is available for students who may need academic assistance and Special Education Programs are available for students with diagnosed learning disabilities.​ Curriculum, Clubs & Activities Including but not limited to: Religion, Spanish, French, English, Latin, Math, Science, Broadcast Journalism, STEM, Social Studies, Robotics, Marketing, Finance, Computer Programming, Computer & Multimedia, Music, Choir, Musicals, Band, Art, Dance, Creative Writing, Business, Web Design, Graphic Design, Physical Education, Athletics, Chess Club, Student Council, Newspaper, Yearbook, Talent Show, Junior Achievement, Drama Club, Art Club, Washington D.C. Trip, Service Learning, Jazz Band and more... Holy Trinity (6-8) St. Mark (K-8) OLA (PK-8)

Overview Elementary School Middle School High School Special Education | | | | Curiosity. Confidence. Cooperation. Pre-K - 5th Grade The curriculum at the PK-5 level includes more than math and science. We are giving students the building blocks of faith, and ensuring they receive age-appropriate problem solving and critical thinking skills. We involve them in service projects, and give them opportunities to learn cooperation and respect for others. We want to instill an academic curiosity that will carry them through their academic careers. Each student receives challenging instruction and learns how to use technology for academic assignments. We encourage students to begin discovering individual talents and developing a strong moral compass. Our Pre-Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten programs are also academic-based including the fundamentals of reading and writing, along with technology and fine arts classes. As students progress in their elementary school years, they are able to participate in Band, Student Council and Athletics. By integrating technology and values early, students are more likely to feel prepared as they grow to meet the challenges of middle school. Recognizing that not all students learn in the same manner, we offer Learning Support for students who may need academic assistance. Several schools also offer Special Education Programs for students with diagnosed learning disabilities.​ Including but not limited to: Religion, Spanish, English, Math, Social Studies, Science, STEM, Broadcast, Newspaper, Yearbook, Computer, Library, Art, Music, Band, Choir, Physical Education, Chess Club, Girls on the Run, Boy & Girl Scouts, Athletics, Student Council, Service Learning and more... Curriculum, Clubs & Activities St. Ann (PK-5) St. Gabriel (K-5) St. Matthew (TK-5) St. Patrick (K-5) OLA (PK-8) St. Mark (K-8)

Explore What is MACS? Faith & Service What is MACS | Why Choose MACS? | We are building leaders, with strong faith in God and strong minds, who think critically and serve their communities. We want our students to graduate as confident, faith-filled, well-spoken individuals with strong moral compasses and a heart to serve. Our students are successful due to our faith-based, college preparatory curriculum which has resulted in a 100% graduation rate! Scholars. Artists. Athletes. Leaders. Champions. Discover MACS Discover all MACS has to offer Our hands-on approach to learning means that our students experience their studies firsthand. Our students produce television segments from their school's broadcast desk and learn about aviation on simulators. They build life-size engineering and industrial design projects, and learn about space and wildlife on their iPads. They compete in band competitions domestically and abroad, study robotics, debate, and perfect dance and vocal technique. Our students are award-winning visual artists and championship-winning athletes. At the elementary school level, students are exposed to everything from STEM and Technology to Student Council and Cheerleading. In middle school, students are offered specialty classes such as Graphic Design, Finance and Broadcast. High school students are given Mac laptops to aid in all their studies from German to Psychology. We integrate technology, faith and service into everything we do because we want our students to be prepared for any profession they choose to pursue. We also offer special learning programs for students with enhanced academic needs and diagnosed learning disabilities. ​ We invite you to peruse our site and discover all that MACS has to offer. We look forward to having your family become part of our family. ​ The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools Archbishop J. Michael Miller, C.S.B., 2005 Five Essential Marks of a Catholic School Inspired by a supernatural vision Founded on Christian anthropology Animated by communion and community Imbued with a Catholic worldview throughout its curriculum Sustained by Gospel witness What is MACS? MACS is a school system of nine Catholic schools (PK-12) in the Greater Charlotte area. MACS handles admissions, financial aid, transportation & after school care for all its schools. ​ All MACS schools are co-ed and fully accredited. 100% Graduation Rate College Counseling, STEM, Robotics, Computer Programming, and 1-to-1 Technology are all part of how we make sure our students are graduating, engaged, and prepared for the future. Academics Building Community Leaders Our faith is at the center of all we do. Service learning projects teach our students the importance of giving back and how to work with organizations for a greater cause. Faith & Service MACS is an inclusive, welcoming, co-educational community for students and families of all faiths and religions. MACS does not discriminate and admits students of any race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin. Take the Next Steps... How To Apply Financial Aid

Band Chorus Fine Arts Dance Art & Design | | | | Musical Theater | Musicals Gallery Students study the basic elements of theater, film and acting. They learn the history and progressive of theater as a reflection of society. They learn how to design sets, read and analyze scenes, and improvisation and sketch comedy. Classes produce plays each year. ​ Related Classes Acting Technical Theater Musical Theater Costume Design Drama/Theater

The Catholic Schools Office is excited to share the following opportunities to join our growing school system. Applications are currently being accepted for the following principal positions. Charlotte Catholic High School Principal Charlotte, North Carolina July 2023 ​ Prospectus Christ the King Catholic High School Principal Huntersville, North Carolina July 2023 ​ Prospectus Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School Principal, PreK-8 High Point, North Carolina July 2023 Prospectus-Coming Soon! St. Patrick Catholic School Principal, K-5 Charlotte, North Carolina July 2023 ​ Prospectus What our staff has to say about working in the after school enrichment program We Are Hiring : After School Program Assistants Job Description: Serve as an active member of the caregiving team and assists the After School Director as required; help plan and provide activities and supervision in a nurturing and enriching manner consistent with diocesan philosophy and beliefs. Full Job Description Interested in Applying What our teachers have to say about working in the Diocese of Charlotte