Thursday, November 1, 2012

Private Schools Versus Catholic Schools

By Karina Andrews


Without a doubt, a child's education is extremely important to most parents, and rightly so. Since many end up struggling to find a good job after completing school, it's understandable that parents want to make certain they give their child every advantage. This why the child's education is so very important. What a child learns while still young, and how they obtain that education, will either prepare them well, or it will not. That is the reality that all parents and their children have to deal with.

Private schools, such as catholic schools for example, offer an alternative to the public school system. Obviously enrolling the child is one thing, paying for the education is another, and this can be problematic. Fortunately there are scholarships available for students. Finding a position in a competitive college hinges on the child obtaining a good quality education. Good grades alone are no longer sufficient for ensuring that the child will be able to enrol in an Ivy League college.

When you enrol your child in one of the many reputable private schools you can know that he or she will receive the well-rounded education they require. Of course private schools are more expensive, and some catholic schools are even pricier than some of these. You can get around the problem of cost by planning for it in advance, such as by investigating financial assistance options.

Applying for financial assistance will necessitate that you contact that the relevant department of the school that you want your child enrolled in. They can help you with the necessary paper work that you will have to fill out. You will be required to produce your salary info as well as your tax returns.

You can also approach some of the organizations that work with the Catholic Church in providing scholarships. Enquire from the school about these organizations, as they can probably assist you in this regard also. Another alternative to consider is government aid. Assistance can also be sought from your local archdiocese. They can invariably offer some type of help, even it is to help you contact organizations that work with them.

Also consider alumni organizations as these also provide scholarships. These are established by previous students who have since graduated and wish to provide assistance to future students. Bear in mind this is usually incumbent upon whether you were a past student of the school that you are interested in your child attending, however it is not necessary in all cases.

All children have the right to a quality education that will give them an advantage over their peers. Investigating the financial assistance options that exist means that a parent is able to find a means of providing their child with this advantage. Do not give up but instead approach the various organizations whose details are easily found simply by searching online.




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