For Parents
2026–2027 Online Diocesan Tuition Assistance Application
Application Window: February 2 – April 15, 2026
What This Means for Families
- Only applications that were submitted by the deadline will be considered.
- Unfortunately, late applications cannot be reviewed for the 2026–2027 school year.
- Schools will notify parents if they qualify for tuition assistance and the amount of their awards.
Need More Information?
For additional assistance, email your school’s Point of Contact listed below.
| School or System | Point of Contact | Contact Methods (Email is preferred) |
|---|---|---|
| STAR FOUNDATION MANAGER: All schools | ||
| All schools | Kathy Robbinson |
krobbinson@eriercd.org 814-824-1220 |
| 7 PARISH BASED SCHOOLS: | ||
| Immaculate Conception, St. Francis, St. Gregory, St. Joseph, Lucinda, St. Joseph, Warren, SS. Cosmas & Damian, Seton Catholic Schools | Kathy Robbinson |
krobbinson@eriercd.org 814-824-1220 |
| DuBois Area Catholic Schools | ||
| w/DuBois Central Catholic Elementary, M/HS | Jeff Gankosky |
jgankosky@duboiscatholic.com 814-371-6889 |
| Elk County Catholic School System | ||
| W/St. LeSchool, St. Marys Catholic Elem/MS & ECCH | Bob Breindel |
finance@eccss.org 814-781-3144 |
| Erie Catholic School System | ||
| w/Our Lady of Peace, St. Jude Schools | Joyce Wickles |
jwickles@eriecatholic.org 814-838-3548, Ext. 3118 |
| w/St. George, St. James, St. Luke Schools | Mary Jo Schley |
mschley@eriecatholic.org 814-899-3429, Ext. 5004 |
| Mercyhurst Preparatory School | ||
| Sue Zimmerman |
businessoffice@mpslakers.com 814-824-2206 |
|
| Shenango Valley Catholic School System | ||
| w/St. John Paul Il and Kennedy Catholic M/HS | Ray Bianco |
rbianco@kennedycatholicschools.org 724-346-5531 |
| Venango Region Catholic School | ||
| St. Stephen School | Beth Metz |
beth.metz@venangocatholic.org 814-677-3035 |
| Villa Maria Cathedral Preparatory Catholic School System | ||
| w/Cathedral Prep and Mother Teresa Academy | Joanne Rogers |
joanne.rogers@cathedralprep.com 814-453-7737, Ext. 2226 |
| Jennifer Gannoe |
jennifer.gannoe@cathedralprep.com 814-453-7737, Ext. 2252 |
Thank you for your continued commitment to Catholic education in the Diocese of Erie.