HFA welcomes young women who are interested in becoming learners and leaders for a lifetime! We encourage 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade students to visit during Open House; 8^th grade students to enroll in Falcon-for-a-Day program; all students to attend games, plays and special events such as Fun Night. Private Tours for parents and students can also be arranged.

IMPORTANT DATES:
 October 27th - Open House at HFA
 October 30th - Deadline to register online for COOP test
 November 6th - COOP test
 December 17th - HFA Application due date
 January 21st - Admissions decisions mailed
 February 6th - Registration for Class of 2014

Request for Information
To obtain an application package from the admissions office, please call the office at 201-339-7341 or email admissions@hfa.bayonne.net. The 2010-2011 application forms are available for download on this website.

Submit Application
Submit the completed Admissions Application and Applicant Questionnaire. An applicant photo is optional but encouraged.

Application Due Dates
Applications to be considered for the initial round of acceptances should be received no later than December 17, 2009. Applications submitted after this date will be considered on a rolling admissions basis.

A Transcript Release Form should be completed and returned as soon as possible. The form must come from the current school to our Admissions Office and should include:

• Transcripts from the past 3 years
• Most recent report card and standardized test scores
• Standardized test scores from the past 3 year
• Educational or psychological evaluations (optional)

Submit Recommendation Forms
Give Teacher Recommendation forms to your child’s current English , Math and/or Principal/Guidance Director and have all forms sent directly by the writer to our Admissions Office.

Take Admissions Test
Holy Family Academy uses the Archdiocesan COOP Exam. The exam was administered at Holy Family Academy on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 8:30 AM.. Please contact HFA in order to schedule an entrance exam.

NY residents should request that their schools send the applicant record to Holy Family and HFA will request TACHS scores.

Decisions
All decisions are made by the Admissions Committee. Decisions were mailed out on Thursday, January 21, 2010.  Thereafter, we have rolling admissions.

Registration for the ninth grade takes place on the first Saturday in February according to archdiocesan policy. Students who apply after this date should call the Studies Office (201-339-7142, ext. 17) for information on completing the process.

HFA Admissions for upper grade students usually requires an appointment, transfer card from previous school, registration form and transcript record. Midyear transfers are possible only if the previous school was also on a 4x4 intensive schedule. Call the main office (201-339-7341) for further information and to schedule an appointment.

Tuition Assistance
Academic scholarships are offered annually to eighth graders on the basis of their COOP scores, their transcripts and their elementary school recommendations. These scholarships are renewable each year for students who maintain good academic, disciplinary and service records.

Financial Aid is offered to students whose parents demonstrate financial need by completing an application from Private School Aid Service which is available at Registration or through the Finance Office. Students are strongly encouraged to take the COOP exam and submit applications to HFA because individuals, foundations and faith-based agencies offer additional assistance to families who have applied. For more information, call Mrs. Denise Lew, Business Manager, at 201-339-7341 x15.

Falcon for a Day
The Falcon-for-a-Day program provides an opportunity for students to experience HFA life. Eighth grade girls may schedule a visit, preferably in October through November. The number of visitors per day is limited, so please make your reservation early. When making the appointment, be sure to mention a particular ambassador, level of study, or preferred date. On the day of your visit, report to the main office by 7:45 AM.; your ambassador will escort you to the info session and to class. Lunch will be provided and the day will end at 2:25 PM. (Dress is casual, but should be appropriate for school.)