As to disclosure, Trinity produces an annual report and it's available on their website. I don't know if they "have to", but they do.

No one here is questioning your work ethic or self sacrifice. Do Catholic schools have to disclose how the education of their students is funded? Being private institutions, I doubt it.

 

What makes credibility so difficult for outsiders is the influx of athletes from sub cultures where working for a living is a foreign concept, thereby making self funded education nearly impossible. Can you categorically deny there are 3rd parties funding the education of these athletes?

 

Probably not, there is always someone who is going to try and "gain the system". However, I would say enrolling strictly because of athletics is a VERY VERY VERY small number/percent. Also, with rules in place and penalties that would be levied if caught, why would schools even try it? :idunno:

 

I think we all here of "stuff" taking place, but the bottom line, we more than likely will never know exactly how "suspected" student athlete A &B are getting their tuition paid.........and by the way, it's none of our business.

Reread what you type, starting to take after Mr. Alphabet Soup....ABC2. :lol2:[/quote

 

Was in a hurry! Sorry! Was getting on the Banshee at Kings island.

Reread what you type, starting to take after Mr. Alphabet Soup....ABC2. :lol2:[/quote

 

Was in a hurry! Sorry! Was getting on the Banshee at Kings island.

 

Now if you said you were typing while on the ride, I would have given you a break. :lol2:

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Maybe because there are not enough out of district kids to necessitate such programs.

 

Many private schools can't afford a staff to tackle all the things that go into maintaining/upkeep of buildings and grounds. I personally give hundreds of hours a year of my free time working on the school properties at my kids grade school/high school......and not for a reduction in tuition, but because I'm proud of these institutions and I want to instill in my kids the importance of giving back.

 

And then the school has to in turn spend thousands of dollars to FIX what Lawnboy13 messed up, so it's kind of a vicious cycle. His intentions are good and pure though.:thumb::lol2:

And then the school has to in turn spend thousands of dollars to FIX what Lawnboy13 messed up, so it's kind of a vicious cycle. His intentions are good and pure though.:thumb::lol2:

 

:laugh:

Somebody told me a guy named Dale applied.

Well, shoot...you are kidding, right? I am a prime example that it IS possible. I sent 2 to two different Catholic schools. As such, I wasn't eligible for any family discounts because they were 2 different schools. I worked 2 jobs, one full time, one was considered part time, but I worked 32 hours on average. My daughter worked and contributed toward her tuition. My son worked and contributed to his tuition. Since I worked 2 jobs my income didn't allow too awfully much "demonstrated need". I got about $400/year in financial aid for my kids. So, where did the rest come from? We all 3 shared 1 car until my son's uncle gave him is 20 year old Civic. Then, the 3 of us shared 2 cars. I rode the bus to and from work. I never owned my home, always renting. We didn't take one vacation that entailed hotels/car rentals/air fare,or anything like that. We didn't buy many clothes, and I (luckily) am the queen of stretching a chicken to last a week. We all three also picked up any odd jobs we could to make a few extra bucks.

 

And it's funny you mention the $8K mark on tuition, because that's just about exactly what I was paying for each at their respective schools. And one kid was an athlete, one was not.

 

You probably still think it can't be done. And you will never be convinced otherwise.

 

I know it can be done. My mother raised two boys and found a way to live in ft Thomas so we could attend HHS. Everyone thinks HHS is full of rich well-to-do kids. Not the case. We grew up in apartments and had to live on a bus line because we didn't even have a car! She also worked two jobs and it was all to keep us in ft Thomas school district. We were decent athletes, but that had no bearing why we were at HHS. She wanted the best education for us. Dad was NOWHERE in the picture, so no child support either. So I feel you and wasn't trying to insult you. I know there are stories like yours all across the state and I absolutely admire that story! And I told you I admire what many private school families do. I am not attacking that at all and nor do I care if kids are going for free! I'm saying that there are kids that go for free to some private schools, whether private school families want to believe it or not! I never said word about Trinity. And I don't care even if it does happen there. I have no idea!

I should also add...I mentioned in another thread that any acts of kindness I've done for others pales in comparison to what people have done for me, well, the period while my kids were in school has plenty of examples. Friends who helped me out by bringing groceries they "didn't want" any more. My dad bringing me veggies from his garden because they had "too many". Friends and family who bought my kids clothes and shoes for birthdays and Christmas instead of Playstation games, etc. Friends of my kids who worked on our cars so I didn't have to take them to a service station to get them fixed (one of my daughter's friends actually fixed a strut mount for like $15 because he was able to find the part at a junkyard and did all the labor for free).

 

That's how it's possible.

 

You think I'm the only one who has friends and family like that? No way.

 

Your story sounds exactly like mine growing up. Thank god for my grandparents (who did as much as they could) and our church.

No denial here. I answered the questions about scholarships and aid as best I know.

 

As for sponsors, yes, those exist. We all hear that. However, sponsors can pay tuition at public schools as well.

 

So a "sponsor" can coach an AAU basketball team and has 3 inner city kids that want to attend the same parochial school as sponsor kids do. Sponsor can pay over and above what they are able to obtain via the normal aid process and the 3 inner city kids can thus attend said parochial school for "free"? Is that what you are trying to say?

 

Just trying to make sure I understand because this thread has gone from no way anyone attends a parochial school for free to posts indicating that it does actually happen when taking into considerations financial need, academics and sponsors.

 

Not saying it's allowed. KHSAA has rules against it. KHSAA says only parents, siblings, grandparents, or aunts/uncles can pay tuition for a student-athlete.

 

I don't know for a fact, but it has probably been done. However, for the purpose of athletics only........I would say that is in the very, very small minority, and I mean very, very small IMO.

 

The sponsors I am familiar with do not do it for athletes. However, I have heard stories of sponsors for athletes at local Catholic schools. Not many but they're out there.

 

Better believe it happens! Happens more than people realize.....It's about to happen again here really soon. Just give it time.....

 

....and most of the time it's Alum of those schools who now have the means and are making it possible for those who don't have the means. I applaud those folks.

 

I look forward to the day I can be one of these folks.

I got bashed on another thread, when I said it was naive of people to think that an athlete has went to a private school and didn't have to pay for it.

Yes, there are sponsors for scholarships and then there are "sponsors" and it's not like they document it...

 

 

LB which type of sponsor are you hoping to be....:sssh:....j/k

I got bashed on another thread, when I said it was naive of people to think that an athlete has went to a private school and didn't have to pay for it.

Yes, there are sponsors for scholarships and then there are "sponsors" and it's not like they document it...

 

 

LB which type of sponsor are you hoping to be....:sssh:....j/k

 

Might it, could it, has it happened??????? Hell, I don't know for a fact. I don't know of ANY school in NKY that has done it.

 

As far as sponsors for scholarships, more often than not, Alum set up scholarships to be given out. I hope to one day be in the position to do such a thing at NewCath. We all know only parents, siblings, grandparents, or aunts/uncles can pay tuition for a student-athlete.