Two brothers. Two parents. Two countries. Those pairings come together surrounded by one pandemic and form a story that characterizes 2020 at La Salle Academy.
Roberto and Manuel are both gifted and diligent students who benefit from the talent of our teachers and the ethos of our school. Each is the recipient of a merit scholarship. Each receives financial aid as well. They live with their mother, Marta, and communicate with their father who lives in his native country. He was here in New York with his family, and employed, before he was deported. The fiscal responsibility for Marta and her sons became her obligation. The economic consequences of the pandemic increased the burden she had to bear. She alerted Mary Anne Glassen in our Business Office to the challenge she was experiencing in paying the monthly tuition installment for her sons. Thanks to you, our benefactors, we were able to ease her burden, reduce the amount she owed, and prevent Roberto and Manuel from leaving La Salle, the school of opportunity.
Read Brother Thomas’ complete message here.
As a loyal supporter, you have become a vital partner in this important mission. Each year through our Annual Appeal, we close the gap between the true cost of educating each of these young men ($20,000) and the tuition we charge ($11,000). It is the support of people like you that has allowed us to be successful in this endeavor for 171 years, and counting.
| Donation Amount | $1,000, $500, $250, $100, Other |
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In July 2020, La Salle Academy changed the name of its in-house scholarship program, the Lasallian Student Sponsorship Program, to Lasallian Patrons. The former name was a source of confusion for students and donors alike since it closely resembles the Archdiocesan scholarship program, Student Sponsor Partners (SSP).
The rebrand of Lasallian Patrons underscores the exclusivity of participation for our benefactors. When becoming a Lasallian Patron, you will be recognized on our website and in our Annual Report. You will receive quarterly report cards and bi-annual notes from your student. Last but not least, you will be invited to meet your student and his family at a dinner which is held annually at the school.
This vital program is the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts to provide a rigorous college-preparatory Catholic high school education to young men most in need. For nearly three decades, thousands of students have benefited from Lasallian Patrons, formerly known as the Lasallian Student Sponsorship Program, which was designed to help families bridge the gap between the cost of tuition and what they can afford to pay. Our goal is simple: we strive to provide an excellent education to all young men, especially those who come from families who do not have the resources for a Catholic education. This program makes it possible for any family to give their son the Lasallian education and experience, regardless of their income level. You can transform the life of a student by becoming a Lasallian Patron today! Contribute to positive change in our world.
Levels of Giving
Cost to Educate a Student: $22,000
Full Tuition: $11,000
Half Tuition: $5,500
Quarter Tuition: $2,750 (Minimum amount to join and be paired with a student.)
One Month’s Tuition: $1,100
Payment plans are available
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