The Lake Michigan Catholic (LMC) School Fund has issued an annual update on its funding activities on behalf of students in the Lake Michigan Catholic Schools:
LMC School Fund believes that a quality, faith-based Catholic education should be available to families regardless of financial ability. In support of this conviction, the Fund currently maintains five endowments that contribute approximately $200,000 annually toward tuition assistance and scholarship programs at Lake Michigan Catholic Schools.
Twenty-eight percent of LMC students receive financial assistance. “Every family wants to provide the very best education for their children,” says Fund President John Proos. “And a high-quality Catholic education is achievable for families who need financial assistance even if they might not think they can choose LMC.”
Thanks to the support of many donors, alongside parish subsidies and school fundraising activities, 294 Laker families have been awarded nearly $1.7 million in tuition assistance over the past five years. In addition, the school has been able to freeze tuition rates for the 2022-23 school year. Gifts to any of these funds demonstrate a lasting commitment to making the Laker experience more accessible to families in Southwest Michigan.
Monsignor Sears Tuition Assistance Fund
Jack and Rita Kinney Grant toward Tuition Assistance
Dr. John Proos Tuition Scholarship
Kasmer-DeFay LMC Tuition Scholarship
DaDan-McEvoy LMC Tuition Scholarship
Families interested in learning more about an LMC education may call 269.983.2511 (grades preK-5) or 269.429.0227 (grades 6-12), or visit lmclakers.org. Applications for financial assistance for the 2022-23 school year are now available and must be submitted by May 1, 2022.
Those interested in providing a financial gift to any of these endowments can do so by visiting lmcadvancement.org or by calling 260.403.6142.
Lake Michigan Catholic is a private pre-kindergarten through 12th grade Catholic school dedicated to nourishing the human spirit – mind, body and soul – through Jesus Christ. Learn more at lmclakers.org.
Since 1969, the nonprofit Lake Michigan Catholic School Fund has generated direct financial support for area Catholic schools. Independent from the diocese, parishes and schools, the Fund is a 501c3 nonprofit that exists to aid Lake Michigan Catholic Schools in St. Joseph, MI.
