ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION
Easy Application Checklist! nO nline Admission Application n Transcript Release Form n 7th and 8th grade transcripts, test scores, and discipline record from your current school
Sept. 17, 2026 Brave for a Day campus tours begin (through December 2) Registration required online Oct. 27, 2026 Prospective Parent Information Night – 6 pm
n P rincipal, English, and Math teacher
Dec. 4, 12, and 18, 2026 Entrance Exams Registration required online
n Up to two additional teacher
Dec. 20, 2026 New Student Admission Applications due online
recommendations
recommendations or a religious leader (optional)
n Register for and take the Entrance Exam n Admission Interview
Jan. 9 or 23, 2027 Admission interviews Registration required online Jan. 31, 2027 Tuition Assistance Applications due (if applying)
Feb. 19, 2027 New Student Admissions Decisions mailed Mar. 5, 2027 New Student Registration forms due online Mar. 18, 2027 Class of 2031 Course Information Night – 6 pm Mar. 19 and 20, 2027 Math & World Language Challenge Exams Apr. 7, 2027 New Student Welcome Night!
Contact:
Alicia Valdivia, Vice President for Enrollment Management 707.255.0950 ext. 621 avaldivia@justin-siena.org
Need-based
Tuition Assistance
Our Commitment to Accessible Lasallian Education Our Tuition Assistance Program ensures affordability and access to a quality Lasallian education to those who are in financial need; approximately 40% of our student body receive assistance annually. Justin-Siena assists families with genuine demonstrated financial need as determined by our application process and FACTS Management. The amount determination is made on a case-by-case basis, considering the number of children, assets owned, and all financial information requested on the application.
Percentage of Awards $0 – $5,000
$5,001 – $8,000
9.4%
$8,001 – $14,000
$14,001 – $20,000
Average Award 20.5%
286
38%
students receive need-based tuition aid 7.9%
24.3%
$20,001 – $23,500
Primary Factors We Consider Family Income & Employment
Household wages, self-employment, business income, passive income, etc. (documentation like tax returns, W-2s, and bank statements required).
Assets & Liabilities
Savings, investments, trusts, second homes, and other assets weighed against key non-lifestyle liabilities.
Family Size & Number of Children in Tuition-Charging Schools Schools Larger families or those with multiple children in private schools often receive greater consideration since education costs increase.
$12,200 $1,000 –
$24,500 Range of Awards
$3,325,000 Million Awarded
Examples: 2 parents employed 1 child enrolled at JS Total income $140,000
Potential Award Range $10,000 to $13,000 1 parent employed 2 children enrolled at JS Total income $200,000
Potential Award Range $3,000 to $7,500
Discover Merit Awards Justin-Siena is pleased to offer merit scholarships to incoming 9th grade students who have achieved academic and cocurricular success in their middle school years. The Admissions Committee automatically considers all applicants for merit-based scholarships. Selection is based on admissions application responses, grades, Principal and teacher recommendations, Entrance Exam scores, and demonstrated leadership and service. Students will be notified of scholarship awards with their acceptance notification.
Types of Merit Scholarships STEM Scholar Award: For students passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math Arts Scholar Award: For creative minds dedicated to the visual or performing arts such as dance, theatre, music, painting, drawing, photography, etc. Justin-Siena Scholar Award: For eighth graders demonstrating exceptional academic excellence and school leadership and with recommendation from their school Submit your general school application by the due date of December 20, 2026, to be automatically considered for these awards. Need-based aid is available through our Tuition Assistance Program. No separate scholarship application is required. To be considered, complete your FACTS Tuition Assistance Application and upload your required documents by January 31, 2027. Your scholarship determination will arrive with your tuition assistance decision letter.
Check out the full list of available scholarships
The Lasallian Education Access Program (LEAP) provides comprehensive financial aid, bilingual college counseling, and programming support. It ensures that students who qualify for significant financial assistance also receive the resources and support structures necessary to thrive throughout their
LEAP
high school experience, including college exploration field trips and participation in leadership and community-building activities. Grounded in our mission and thanks to the generosity of donors and foundations, the program covers: • Books and classroom supplies • School uniforms • Class retreat fees • Subsidized school bus passes and student activities fees • Access to a student food pantry • Additional student support services How to Qualify Prospective scholars must meet general Justin-Siena High School admissions requirements and deadlines. Additionally, families must meet the income guidelines defined by the California State Student Aid Commission Cal Grant and Asset Ceilings through the Justin-Siena FACTS Financial Aid application and meet one or more of the following criteria: • First-generation to college students • Non-native English speaking household • Immigrant household • Single parent household • DACA students • Unhoused students • Students who have been in the foster care system LEAP Coordinator: Katalina Navarro knavarro@justin-siena.org
A Pathway to Success Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Program (DISP) is more than a scholarship—it is a community. From quarterly program meetings to college and job readiness workshops, scholarship recipients become part of a community of scholars and leaders. Scholars unlock unique networking and career exploration opportunities, preparing them to lead during their high school years and long after graduation.
submit a Justin-Siena FACTS Financial Aid application and meet one or more of the following criteria: • Underrepresented students (Black, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latinx, Middle Eastern, North African, Native Hawaiian, and Native and Indigenous American) • First-generation to college students • Students who might not otherwise be able to afford Catholic education • Undocumented and DACA students • Part of the LGBTQ+ community Preference will be given to students with a cumulative 3.0 GPA from their current school.
The Investment Recipients receive up to $2,500 annually toward the cost of tuition. This award is renewable and can be paired with other Justin-Siena tuition assistance or merit scholarships.
How to Apply 1. Financial Application: Submit your Financial Aid application and supporting documents via FACTS Management by January 31, 2027.
How to Qualify Entering freshmen and transfer students are eligible for the Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Program. Candidates must meet general Justin-Siena High School admissions requirements and deadlines. Additionally, families must
2. Student Essay: Complete and upload the required student essay within the FACTS Financial Aid application.
Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Program
Note: Families will receive DISP notifications alongside their tuition assistance decisions.
Vice President for Enrollment Management: Alicia Valdivia avaldivia@justin-siena.org