Tuition and Affordability
Tuition & Affordability at St. Francis High School
Tuition for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
A transformational St. Francis education can be within reach. Through a generous tuition assistance program, we have long demonstrated our commitment to admitting and enrolling the most qualified and capable students regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. St. Francis is enriched by socioeconomic, religious, geographic, and cultural diversity.
Tuition assistance requests are strictly confidential and do not affect admission decisions. Notification of tuition assistance awards are made within 2 weeks of admissions decisions. Each school year, a new application for tuition assistance will be required.
Annual Tuition and Registration Fees
2025-26 School Year Tuition is $17,300 plus $800 non-refundable registration fee
Financial Aid Opportunities
Tuition assistance comes in the form of grants, not loans, which means a real reduction in the cost of education—and you don’t have to pay it back.
- For the 2024-2025 academic year, approximately 22% of the St. Francis student body receives financial assistance, with an average award of $6,600.
- More than $1.15 million in tuition grants was awarded. St. Francis Catholic High School also assists students with co-curricular fees and expenses.
Applying for Financial Assistance
St. Francis High School uses the FACTS service to evaluate financial aid applications and provide guidance to St. Francis in determining tuition assistance. An application fee of $37 is charged and paid to FACTS for this service. If you have additional students at other schools that use FACTS you will only need to complete one application to FACTS and pay one fee. We also partner with FACTS to assist us with the management of our financial enrollment and student billing.
Flexible Payment Plans
St. Francis offers three different payment plans to help you fit tuition into your budget:
Annual Payment Option
Annual due July 1st
Semi-Annual Payment Option
Semi-annual due July 1st and November 1st
Ten-Month Payment Plan
Ten-month payment plan due July through April
Important Deadlines
Financial Aid Application Deadlines
- October 14, 2025: Application for Financial Aid opens
- January 8, 2026: Class of 2030 Applications for Financial Aid Due
Tuition Payment Deadlines
- Annual Payment due July 1st
- Semi-annual due July 1st and November 1st
- Ten-month payment plan due July through April
Contact Information
Student Billing & Financial Aid Office
Need assistance with tuition planning? Contact Sarah Otto, Student Billing & Financial Aid, at 916-737-5024.
Financial Aid FAQs
What is the total cost of attending St. Francis High School?
2025-26 School Year Tuition is $17,300 plus $800 non-refundable registration fee.
How do I apply for Financial Aid?
St. Francis Catholic High School contracts with FACTS to evaluate financial aid applications and provide guidance to St. Francis. An application fee of $37 is charged and paid to FACTS for this service. If you have additional students at other schools that use FACTS you will only need to complete one application to FACTS and pay one fee. Complete FACTS application here.
Who can apply for Financial Aid?
All incoming and transfer applicants and families with a student at St. Francis are eligible for financial aid.
What payment plans are available?
St. Francis offers three different payment plans to help you fit tuition into your budget:
- Annual Payment Option: Annual due July 1st
- Semi-Annual Payment Option: due July 1st and November 1st
- Ten-Month Payment Plan: due July through April
Will we qualify?
Our financial aid is based on financial need only. FACTS determines your need based on the information given to them. Many factors are considered including household salary, income tax return, the number of children in tuition based schools, assets owned, etc. Only by applying will you find out if you qualify.
Are financial aid awards renewable each year?
Financial Aid is offered for one school year. Applications must be submitted annually with current information in order for a family to be considered for assistance.
What if my taxes aren’t completed before the application deadline?
FACTS will direct you as to what documents are required.
If we already have a student attending or if we are sending more than one student to St. Francis, are we limited in the amount of aid we receive? Is a discount available?
The financial aid provided is based on financial need of the family. Unfortunately, we do not provide discounts if more than one student is attending our school.
Do you give any academic or athletic scholarships?
No. All aid is strictly based on financial need.
If parents are separated and filing separately, will both incomes be counted?
Where both parents assume or have financial responsibility for the student’s education, the income of both parents is considered. If separated or divorced, each financially responsible parent or guardian must complete a separate financial aid application.
What if I miss the deadline?
Meeting the deadlines is extremely important as we have a limited amount of financial aid available. Late applicants must contact Sarah Otto at 916-737-5042 to apply. Late applicants will be considered after the initial applications have been processed.
What if we did not apply or did not qualify through FACTS but my circumstances have changed and we feel that we might qualify?
Contact Sarah Otto at 916-737-5042 regarding your situation. You will need to provide specific documentation showing the changes in financial status. No financial aid will be considered without submission of the FACTS application and required documentation.
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
If you have additional questions about the process you can contact FACTS directly at 1.866.315.9262 or Sarah Otto at 916-737-5042.