Military Families in the Upper School

With close proximity to the Defense Language Institute and the Naval Postgraduate School, Santa Catalina has a long history of educating the children of military families. From tuition assistance to flexible admission dates, we are happy to assist you in finding the perfect school.

For more information, please contact the Upper School Admission Office by email or call 831.655.9356.

FAQs

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Does Santa Catalina have a history of enrolling military families?

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Yes, we welcome and encourage military families to apply and enroll at Santa Catalina during their stay on the Monterey Peninsula. We are also happy to refer you to one of our current military families.

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Does Santa Catalina provide tuition assistance?

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Yes, tuition assistance is available. In 2011-2012, more than 40 percent of students received financial assistance totaling more than $2 million. We encourage families to apply if an education at Santa Catalina Upper School would not otherwise be affordable for their children.

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What if I missed the application deadline?

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If you have recently relocated and missed the application deadline, we are happy to discuss your situation. Please contact at 831.655.9356, specify that you are a military family, and we will assist you with the application process.

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Are credits earned at Santa Catalina transferable?

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Yes, as a fully accredited independent college preparatory school, credits earned at Santa Catalina are easily transferred to other schools.