Financial Support
At Holy Cross of San Antonio, we believe every student deserves access to a high-quality, faith-based education. We are committed to making that opportunity affordable through a variety of scholarships and tuition assistance programs. Whether based on academic merit, financial need, or community involvement, our support options are designed to help families achieve their educational goals.
Discounts
- Alumni Discount: Students of Alumni can receive a $500 discount towards tuition. This discount is renewable based on the student's good standing during the school year.
- Paid in Full: If tuition is paid in full by the first Friday in August, a 3% discount will be applied.
- Sibling Discount: Parents/Guardians with more than one student at Holy Cross will receive a $500 discount per sibling after the 1st child.
- Service Discount: Parents who work at a Catholic School or Catholic University are eligible for a 25% Service Scholarship Discount. This discount may not be used in conjunction with Holy Cross Tuition Assistance.
Scholarships
Brother Rene Lenhard, CSC Scholarship
This four year renewable scholarship is reserved for students who have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence. Each subsequent year students must attain a Final GPA of 3.5 or above. Please see the Holy Cross Parent & Student Handbook for complete details.
Brother William May, CSC Scholarship
Students who demonstrate strong academic potential are awarded monetary scholarships for their freshman year if they decide to attend Holy Cross. Recipients will be notified in the spring.
Brother William Dooling, CSC Endowed Scholarship
The Brother William Dooling, CSC Scholarship, was created to recognize students who demonstrate qualities aligned with the Holy Cross mission. Recipients will be active in the school community, offering their gifts and talents to advance the mission of the Holy Cross of San Antonio.
Brother Daniel Durig, CSC Scholarship
The Brother Daniel Durig, CSC Scholarship is designed to recognize five students whose attitude and spirit fulfill the ideal of what a Holy Cross Knight should be. These recipients are active in their school and parish community and are great representations of the Holy Cross spirit. The scholarship is renewable annually if criteria is met each year.
Brother Daniel Durig, CSC Scholarship
The Brother Daniel Durig, CSC Scholarship is designed to recognize five students whose attitude and spirit fulfill the ideal of what a Holy Cross Knight should be. These recipients are active in their school and parish community and are great representations of the Holy Cross spirit. The scholarship is renewable annually if criteria is met each year.
Gabriel ‘72 and Zonia Leadership Scholarship
Only current Holy Cross 8th-graders are eligible to apply. An essay is required. Please open the scholarship for more detailed information here.
External Scholarships
Catholic Daughters of the Americas National Scholarship
Open to any 8th-grade student entering 9th-grade (boys and girls). Please see the attached application form here. Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2025.
Tuition Assistance
Hope for the Future
Hope for the Future is a tuition assistance program for families in San Antonio and the outlying communities seeking a faith-filled and rigorous academic education for their child or children at one of the Archdiocese of San Antonio Catholic schools. The Archdiocese of San Antonio requires an annual application to receive Hope for the Future. Partial financial assistance is awarded to families based on service to the school and financial needs.
New Dates & Requirements for 2025-2026:
- Early Verification: Apply by January 31, 2025 > Award date of March 7, 2025 (2023 tax Information)
- Regular Verification: Begins February 1, 2025 > Award date of May 9, 2025 (2024 tax Information)
- Summer Verification: Applications are still open (2024 tax Information)
426 Tuition Assistance
Once the Hope for the Future application is submitted, families can apply for Holy Cross Tuition Assistance by completing the online application. Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 school year.
Self-Assist Options
Catholic Life Sweepstakes
This is an opportunity for families to offset their financial obligations by selling raffle tickets. Tickets are available from August 2025 to December 2025.
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90% of raffle tickets sold will go towards your child’s school tuition.
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Parents may also designate which month’s tuition payment they wish to apply the credit to, with ample notification time allowed.
Refer-a-Friend Program
Any current family who refers a friend to Holy Cross will receive a $1,000 credit toward their child’s tuition. This credit will be given for EACH new family referred to Holy Cross who enrolls.
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New students must indicate the referring friend’s name (current student or family name) on the admissions application. No additions after the application has been submitted.
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New student credit will be applied as follows: $500 in December for first-semester enrollment and $500 in April for second-semester enrollment, provided the new student remains enrolled and in good standing at the time of issue.
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If a new student is unenrolled before the end of the semester, the credit will not be applied.
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This discount may not be used in conjunction with Holy Cross Tuition Assistance, which will result in exceeding 25% of the actual cost.
Memorial Scholarships
At the family's discretion, the following scholarships may be available throughout the school year:
Aaron Rodriguez Scholarship (Juniors)
LCPL Mark David Juarez Scholarship (Senior)
Xavier H. Lopez Scholarship (Senior)
Ruben Garza III Scholarship
D-Gut Memorial Scholarship (Senior)
Medina Family Scholarship
Victor Paul Ramirez Memorial Fund
Questions? Contact Us
Angelica Garza, M.A. '07
Director of Admissions
210-433-2178
agarza@holycross-sa.org
Helen Morales
Family Financial Coordinator
210-436-4257
helen.morales@holycross-sa.org
