St. James Opportunity Grant is awarded to scholars in all grades who demonstrate they would be assets to our School, siblings of prior recipients of OG, or scholars who show great promise of growing up to be significant contributors to the larger community. The Opportunity Grant is offered to middle income families who make a difference in the larger community and whose (combined) household income falls within middle income parameters.  This grant is renewable through yearly application through FACTS for families with gross income between $60,000 and $120,000. Opportunity Grants are awarded based on household income within that range, and the number of children attending St. James. Opportunity Grants are awarded a 25-35% reduction in the tuition. Sibling discounts do not apply.

A First Responders Grant is now available to active duty law enforcement or firefighters in the Corpus Christi area. The First Responders Grant is intended to provide our premier education to those individuals who protect and serve our community. The First Responders Grant provides a 25% reduction in tuition for scholars (sibling discounts do not apply).  Like our other tuition assistance programs, scholars must remain developmentally and academically ready for the rigors of a St. James education and are renewable as long as the parent remains in active duty in our area. To qualify or requalify for the First Responders Grant, active First Responders must present their current ID yearly and provide any other financial information as may be required by the Financial Aid Committee to properly evaluate the need for assistance. First Responders Grant applicants are not required to apply through FACTS.

The SAM GRANT is available to active duty personnel in any branch of the armed forces stationed in the Corpus Christi area (not applicable for Reserves or National Guard unless called for Active Duty). The SAM GRANT was established in recognition of those who actively serve in the defense of our country. St. James feels our military bear a special burden in the education of their children because of multiple, short deployments in a variety of settings. The SAM GRANT is intended to provide our premier education to families whose lives are dedicated to keeping our nation free, whose values are strong, and whose sense of responsibility is keen and clear. The SAM Grant provides a 25% reduction in tuition for one scholar (the oldest), a 35% reduction for the second sibling (next oldest), and a 45% reduction for any additional siblings. Like our other tuition assistance programs, scholars must remain developmentally and academically ready for the rigors of a St. James education and are renewable as long as the parent remains ACTIVE MILITARY in our area. To qualify or requalify for the SAM GRANT, ACTIVE MILITARY must present their current ID YEARLY and provide any other financial information as may be required by the Financial Aid Committee to properly evaluate the need for assistance. SAM Grant applicants are not required to apply through FACTS.

St. James COTGS Parishioner Tuition Reduction Grants are awarded to scholars in all grades whose families are members of the Church of the Good Shepherd. To qualify for a COTGS Parishioner Tuition Reduction Grant, a family must be a member in good standing and an active participant at the Church of the Good Shepherd, complete a financial needs assessment application (through FACTS Management), and have submitted an application for admission to the School. The COTGS Grant is designed to assist COTGS families whose annual income is between $120,000-$250,000. This grant is renewable through yearly application through FACTS.

• Families with income between $120,000 and $175,000. COTGS Grants are awarded a 10-15% reduction in the tuition, based on household income within that range, and the number of children attending St. James. Sibling discounts do not apply.
• Families with income between $175,000 and $250,000. COTGS Grants are awarded a 5-10% reduction in the tuition, based on household income within that range, and the number of children attending St. James. Sibling discounts do not apply.

To qualify for scholarships, financial assistance, or tuition reduction grants, parents or responsible guardians MUST RE-APPLY EACH YEAR BY:

1. Submitting the FACTS Financial Aid data online at FACTS Management
2. Submitting a copy of their most current Federal tax return to FACTS by email
3. Submitting other financial information as may be required by the Financial Aid Committee to properly evaluate the need for assistance

The tuition amount awarded is subject to change based on application for financial assistance through FACTS and must be completed each year no later than May 1.