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Applications for Champions of Education Tuition Assistance Now Open
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March 2, 2021Champions of Catholic Education
First Bank and Trust is partnering with the Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation to process online financial aid applications for parents applying for tuition assistance through the Champions of Catholic Education. The program is open to families with school-aged children attending Catholic schools, in grades Kindergarten through 12th, within the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
How do I apply for tuition assistance through the Champions of Catholic Education?
The student must be enrolled at one of the Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of New Orleans in grades Kindergarten through 12th before submitting an application for the Champions of Catholic Education.
To begin the online process, go to https://tuitionportal.fbtonline.com to set up your User Id and Password on the First Bank and Trust portal. Be sure to know the submission deadlines.
From the Dashboard, click on the “Financial Aid Tab” and then click on the “Champions of Catholic Education Application” link to start your application.
From the “Start” page, begin completing all fields and sections of the application that apply to your family.
The application window is: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 to Sunday, March 14, 2021.
You will need the following information to complete your application:- Your school’s 2021-2022 tuition and fee schedule
- Your bank’s routing number and account number to complete the $40 processing fee
- Copy of your signed most recent federal form 1040 income tax return, W-2’s, or copies of two (2) most recent employment paystubs for all applicants
- Copies of all non-taxable income documentation (Social Security and Disability Income)
- Documentation of Monthly Rental Expense or Mortgage Statement
- Court Orders showing alimony, child support, and any financial agreements
From the “Payment” page, you will be required to enter your bank’s routing number and your bank account number to process the non-refundable $40.00 application fee.
Once you submit your online application, you will receive a confirmation email from FBT. If additional information or documentation is required, you will be contacted by a bank representative at the email address or phone number provided.
Once the review of your application has been completed, your information will be forwarded to the Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation for a final determination on tuition assistance and you will be notified. You will not receive tuition assistance results from First Bank and Trust.
