Access and Affordability
One of the school's central philosophies is to make a Catholic secondary education accessible and affordable to all those who seek it. SMCC offered over $1,100,000 in tuition assistance to over 65% of its students for the 2012-13 school year with grants ranging from $500 to 75% of tuition. In addition, SMCC offers renewable academic scholarships of $500 to $2,000 to incoming freshmen who score in the top 10% nationally on the High School Placement Test.
The tradition that SMCC is built on can be witnessed in the unfailing financial support provided by its alumni and friends. Annually, SMCC raises over 30% of its operating budget from non-tuition revenue, nearly double the national average for Catholic secondary schools and a testament to the incredible generosity of the school's supporters.
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