Affording TMLA

Our financial aid portal will reopen on 2/1 and close on 4/15.
Decisions will be e-mailed to applicants on a rolling basis until 5/1.

On this page you will find two resources: 

1. Get started by signing up for our external, financial aid vendor FAIR here. 
2. Use this guide to help you complete the application (also attached beneath this text).

 

Please reach out to Director of Finance, Mrs. Maria Finocchio at mfinocchio@tmla.org or

call (718) 297-2120 ext. 288 with any questions about the process. 

Payable in one lump sum, or in ten installments across the school year.

• 2024-2025 Tuition: $11,200
• 2025-2026 Tuition: $11,500

New Student  Enrollment Fee: $500 (due upon confirmation of enrollment)
New Student Annual Fees Fee: $450 
Sophomore, Junior and Senior Annual Fees: $600
Senior Graduation Fee: $325

START HERE: All students must apply to TMLA online prior to exploring scholarship opportunities.

There are two types of scholarships offered by TMLA for incoming students:

1. Academic Merit-Based and
2. 2025-2026 CSJ Scholar Service Award Application

Please Note:

• Students who are eligible will receive either the Academic Merit-Based Scholarship, OR the CSJ Scholar Incentive Service Award, but not BOTH.
• There is no fixed amount of rewards given each year; award amounts and numbers of recipients will change year to year based on our endowment as well as the strength of that year's applicant pool. 
• Students who receive an award will learn on 1/15 along with their admissions decision.
• Scholarships are awarded for all four years of high school, but may be rescinded if the student does not maintain an 85% average.

Academic Merit-Based Scholarships

TMLA is proud to offer academic merit-based scholarships to select incoming students. This is different from financial aid, and may be used in combination with financial aid (for those who qualify for both).

The Process:

• Based on feedback received from our community, as of 2024 there is no longer a separate application and test to qualify for this type of scholarship. 
• Instead, all students who apply to TMLA will be automatically considered for a partial, half, or full merit-based scholarship IF they meet one of the two entrance criteria below:
  • 1) Student takes the TACHS exam (ID #016) and lists TMLA as either choice #1 or #2. (Note: a higher preference is given to students selecting us as #1.)
  • 2) If the student did not take the TACHS exam, they must upload their New York State Exam scores for Grade 7 to their application for admission.

 

The following items are considered when awarding scholarships:

• Student's grades from Grade 7, and most recent Grade 8 report card (with a focus on the averages for core content grades in the following subjects: ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies/Humanities)
• Top percentile scores on standardized tests
• Personal statement indicates a strong preference for TMLA

CSJ Scholar Incentive Service Awards

The mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph is to be a life -giving force in our communities. We offer CSJ Scholar Incentive Service Awards to students who exemplify this commitment to service in their parish and/or community. 

The Process:

• Complete your general application to TMLA here  by or before 12/31.
• Complete the separate CSJ Scholar Incentive Award Application here by or before 12/31. 
• The special components of the application include:

1. An evaluation from an adult supervisor attesting to the candidate’s service activities and involvement
2. An essay describing your service, how it made a positive impact on your community, and how you will bring this service-oriented mindset to TMLA.

Please contact Director of Marketing, Admissions and Enrollment,

Ms. Amanda Cunniff at admissions@tmla.org with any questions.