Admissions

Prince of Peace Catholic School is accepting applications for kindergarten through seventh grade for the fall of 2008 beginning Monday, January 28th, 7:30 AM.  Applications will available for the first time at our Admissions Open House on Sunday, January 27th at 2:00 PM.  After that, you can pick up an application packet at the church or school offices, or download an application and request for supporting documentation (in PDF format) from our website.  Follow our site Resources link to Documents.

Admission Inquiries
Prince of Peace Catholic School
1209 Brushy Creek Road
Taylors , SC 29687
ATTN: Jennifer Simpson, Administrative Assistant
E-mail: jennifer.simpson@popcatholicschool.org
Phone: (864) 331-3911

Testing
Testing for admission to Prince of Peace Catholic School will be scheduled individually as Admissions Applications are received.

Acceptances
Once the applicant has submitted the Application for Admission and supporting materials along with the $35 Application Fee, acceptance notifications will be mailed beginning March 1st.  Acceptances and class placement will be determined according to the criteria listed below.  Where classroom seating is limited, placement will also be determined by the order in which applications are received in the school office.

1.       Siblings of current students
2.      
Prince of Peace Parishioners
3.      
Catholics from Other Parishes
4.      
Non-Catholics

Registration & Enrollment for New Students
Once the applicant receives notification of admission to Prince of Peace Catholic School, parents will pay a $250 registration fee to secure the seat for the next school year.  Parents will receive a packet of information in June regarding tuition payment, fees, uniform purchases, updating personal information and so on.

Tuition
Tuition rates for the 2008-2009 school year are as follows:

Active Parishioner: Prince of Peace $3,750
Active Catholic: Non-parishioner $4,350
Non-Catholic $5,350

For a more detailed listing of tuition and fees, please print the “School Attendance Costs” PDF on the Resources link under Documents.

Financial Aid
Parishioners
.  Financial Aid is available to qualifying parishioners of Prince of Peace Catholic Church.  We have selected Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS) to conduct impartial and confidential financial need assessments for families seeking assistance paying tuition.  You may pick up a financial aid application in the school office or apply on-line with the link below.  Questions?  Contact TADS at 1-800-884-8237 or by e-mail: support@tuitionaid.com

Please submit your financial aid application by the deadline of April 15th, 2008 so aid disbursement decisions can be made by the end of May, 2008.  TADS charges a fee of $29 which can be paid by Visa, MasterCard, e-check (with routing number), or paper-check.

Non-parishioners.  If you are a parishioner at another Greenville parish, please consult your pastor about tuition assistance.