Tuition & Financial Aid

• The Board of Trustees has heard consistently from the community that affordability is a significant concern to the families who want to enroll their children at St. Bernard's.

• To ease the burden on current and prospective families, the Board has elected to reduce the base tuition at St. Bernard’s High School from its current level of $9,750 to an annual rate of $7,950 for the 2020-2021 academic year.  

• Tuition for the 2020-21 school year is $7,950.00 for the first student, with a $1,000 discount for each additional student. 

• Like most private schools in the state, we have introduced selected fees, including:
  • Annual Registration Fee: $50 -150 based on registration time 
  • Annual Technology Advancement and Book Fee: $350
  • Annual Sports Fee(s):  $250 per sport; $500 max per family
  • Graduation Fee: $300 (seniors only) 

• Please see the New Student Application Timeline for deadlines and discounts for new families.   
  • Early Action Applications: If new families apply by November 15th and enroll by December 20th, they will receive a $500 discount on their first year tuition.
  • Early Action Applications: If new families apply by December 15th and enroll by January 15th, they will receive a $350 discount on their first year tuition.
  • Standard Applications: Applications accepted from December 16 through February 15th.  
  • Late Applications: Rolling applications accepted beginning February 16th.  

Who is eligible for financial aid & scholarships?
St. Bernard's does not set income guidelines or have restrictions on who may apply for financial aid and scholarships. If you feel your family should receive aid, it is to your benefit to apply. 

How much financial aid & scholarships does St. Bernard's offer?
Each year, about 50-60% of our students are on financial aid.  For the current school year, over $200,000 is given to students in financial aid and scholarships.
 

When do I apply for financial aid & scholarships?
Please apply for financial aid & scholarships at the same time as your application for admission. Our goal is to give families an admissions decision and aid decision at the same time. Please see the New Student Application Timeline for deadlines and discounts for new families.  Returning families can find complete information here.
 

How do I apply for financial aid & scholarships?
Families at St. Bernard’s High School who require financial assistance can apply for aid using FACTS, an online portal used to assess family-need and assist our attempts to fairly distribute resources. FACTS charges a fee to process your online application.  Please also fill out our scholarship form: for new students, it's on page 2 of your online application.  Complete information for returning students can be found here. 

The window for enrolling with FACTS Financial Aid is open! 

Click here to enroll/reenroll with Facts.
There are instructions on the STB FACTS welcome page.
If you already have an account, you can: 

1. Login to your account.
2. Uncheck St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School (if a returning student).
3. Click + Add New School
4. Search for St. Bernard's High School.  ADD / OK.

What documentation will I need to submit a financial aid application?
You will need to submit your federal income tax return, W-2 forms, and supporting documentation for non-taxable income.

What if I have two or more children that need FACTS filled out?
No problem.  Just click + Add Another Child.

What if my children attend two different Catholic schools in the area?
No problem.  Just click + Add New School. ADD / OK.
Search for St. Bernard's High School.  ADD / OK.
 

How do I make tuition payments?
Families must enroll yearly with FACTS Tuition Management System to pay for student fees and tuition. Once registered with FACTS, you will have the opportunity to carve out a payment plan that’s most beneficial to you and your family.  FACTS charges annual fees for financial aid application, and registration and management of tuition payments.

To register with FACTS Tuition Management System, click here.