At Garces Memorial High School, we believe that no family should have to choose between a quality education and making ends meet. To achieve this goal, Garces Memorial has developed a truly unique personalized tuition model. Our tuition subsidies are need-based and tailored to each family’s income level and their individual circumstances. Garces Memorial does not offer merit, athletic or special-achievement scholarships.
Did you know the 2017 tax reform package expanded 529 plan benefits to include up to $10,000 per year tax-free withdrawals for private, public, or religious elementary, middle and high school tuition? If you have a 529 plan in place, you may want to reach out to your financial advisor to discuss your options.
Thanks to the fundraising we do and the generosity of our benefactors, Garces Memorial was able to award nearly $2 million dollars in tuition assistance for the 2024-25 school year to make the dream of private Catholic education affordable for as many families as possible. Priority is given to families who complete the financial aid application requirements by the deadline.
To apply for tuition assistance, a completed application for admission and a FACTS Grant & Aid application must be submitted. The maximum amount the school is able to award is 50% of the cost of tuition. The amount awarded is based on the recommendations of FACTS Grant & Aid from the data provided by the applicant. There are additional resources available, and our applicants are strongly encouraged to also apply for need-based scholarships offered through the Bakersfield Catholic Education Foundation. If you are Garces alumni, apply for the Garces Alumni Scholarship, and if you are Catholic, you might want to consider applying for the Peter Anthony Catholic Education Fund Scholarship for K-12 Catholic Education.