Tuition & Affordability

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$3.0M+

Financial Assistance and Merit Awards Given in 2024-2025
100+

Different Scholarships Offered to Students
80%

Students Receive Tuition Assistance
$19,150

Cost of Tuition for 2025-2026

We are aware of the many sacrifices that families make to send their daughters to Saint Joseph Academy and take great care each year to grant assistance to families in need. Accordingly, approximately 80% of our students receive scholarship awards or tuition assistance. Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is $19,150 plus an additional $175 technology fee and a $100 registration fee.

For some, the process of applying for tuition assistance and scholarships can feel overwhelming. This is why we work with each family to ensure the process is as simple and seamless as possible. Please see SJA Tuition Assistance for more information.

If you have questions that are not answered in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below, please contact the Finance Department.

Class of 2030 Tuition Assistance

Scholarship applications for the Class of 2027, 2028 and 2029 will be available on December 5, 2025.

FACTS

A FACTS Grant & Aid Application must be completed to be eligible for a Saint Joseph Academy Tuition Assistance Award. FACTS, a third-party vendor, evaluates all applications and establishes each family’s financial need. Saint Joseph Academy uses this information to determine tuition assistance awards.

The FACTS application can be accessed here. Class of 2030 candidates who would like to be included in the first round of award letters need to submit their FACTS application by 11:59 p.m., November 7, 2025. Candidates who apply for FACTS after this deadline will be assessed on a rolling basis.

Diocesan Tuition Assistance

Students of Saint Joseph Academy may qualify for Diocesan Tuition Assistance (DTA) Grants from the Diocese of Cleveland. The same FACTS form is used to determine DTA grants. Notifications will be announced in late May 2026.

Saint Joseph Academy Scholarships

Saint Joseph Academy awards several types of scholarships, ranging from $500-$7,500. Many of these scholarships are available through the generosity of our donors and are renewable.

The scholarship application process is online only. Before starting the application process, please review the PDF of each scholarship first. Once you start the application process online, you must complete and submit the application; you will not be able to save it and finish it later. If you wish to review the scholarship applications before you begin applying, please review them linked below:

Common Scholarship
Music Scholarship
Sursum Corda Scholarship
Visual Arts Scholarship

State Scholarships

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Cleveland Scholarship Program

The Cleveland Scholarship Program is available to residents of Cleveland and other students assigned to the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The value of this state-funded award for the 2025-2026 school year is $8,408, and applications for new and renewal awards will be open in February 2026. Families are responsible for the balance of tuition; however, they may apply for other merit and need-based tuition assistance.

More information is available on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce website.
Ohio EdChoice Scholarship Program

The Ohio EdChoice Scholarship Program provides state-funded scholarships for students to attend private schools. Award amounts for the “Expansion” program will vary based upon family size and income, ranging from $840-$8,408 for the 2025-2026 school year. Awards under the “Traditional” EdChoice program are $8,408 for high school students.

More information is available on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce website.
Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program

The Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship provides state-funded scholarships to students who have an Individualized Education Plan from their district of residence. The amount of the award will vary based on the disability of the student, with 50% of the award available for Educational Services as a credit toward tuition costs. Applications for awards are accepted year-round.

More information is available on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce website.

Northern Ohio Italian American (NOIA) Foundation Scholarship

NOIA offers scholarships to students of Italian heritage who attend a Catholic high school in the diocese of Cleveland AND demonstrate financial need eligibility:

Students of Italian heritage
Must attend a Catholic high school within the Diocese of Cleveland
Must demonstrate financial need

Application Process:

Review the full criteria before applying
Submit the completed NOIA Scholarship Application to the Saint Joseph Academy Admission Department by February 28, 2026
Only students who apply for admission to Saint Joseph Academy and show financial need will have their NOIA applications forwarded by the Academy

Selection & Notification:

NOIA will review applications from all participating high schools
Scholarship winners will be notified in Spring 2026
NOIA scholarships are renewable each school year, provided NOIA's criteria is met

Financial Aid & Tuition FAQ

List of 11 frequently asked questions.

How do I apply for tuition assistance and scholarships?

Saint Joseph Academy uses the FACTS Grant & Aid Application to assist in determining each student’s financial need. Please make sure you complete the application for the 2026-2027 school year. The deadline to complete and submit the application online is November 7, 2025.
My daughter receives the Cleveland Scholarship Program (CSP) or the Ohio EdChoice Scholarship Program award. Can she still apply for financial aid?

Yes! She can also apply for need and merit-based scholarships. Please remember that, unlike elementary schools, families are responsible for the remaining tuition balance after the CSP award is applied. This is also the case in most instances with EdChoice, although there are some exceptions based on income.
Does FACTS decide how much tuition assistance I will receive?

FACTS is a third-party vendor that accumulates the information provided on the applications and determines a student’s financial need. The individual school, including Saint Joseph Academy, will make an award based upon that need and the financial resources available to the school.
My daughter is considering several schools. Do I need to fill out a FACTS form for each school?

No. Simply add the other schools to your FACTS Grant & Aid application. There will be an opportunity to add additional schools at the beginning of the online process, and also when you enter your daughter's information. FACTS will ensure that information is available to all requested schools.
November seems early to fill out the FACTS form. I'm used to filling it out in February or March.

For current 8th-grade girls entering high school, most schools, including Saint Joseph Academy, use the “early form” with a November due date. This allows Saint Joseph Academy to provide an estimated tuition assistance and scholarship award to potential incoming 9th-graders by late December before your daughter must indicate her first-choice high school on the Diocesan high school admission application.
I have other children attending different high schools or elementary schools. Do I need to complete another FACTS form for them?

Saint Joseph Academy uses the same "early form" for all of its students, but each school sets its own deadline and requirements. You should follow up with the other schools for their deadlines and to inquire if updated tax returns are required.
This FACTS form asks for 2025 tax return information. Since then, I have lost my job. Will that be taken into consideration?

Yes. There is a question that allows you to indicate any reductions in income and to provide additional information, such as current paystubs and a narrative explanation. In these circumstances, the Finance Office will revise the student need calculation based upon current family income. If additional information or further clarification is needed, we will contact you directly.
I heard the state of Ohio is providing funds for tuition. How can I apply for these funds?

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) provides funding through the Cleveland Scholarship, EdChoice Traditional Scholarship, EdChoice Expansion Scholarship and Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Programs. Saint Joseph Academy accepts these scholarships, and all students should qualify for one of them. To be considered for Saint Joseph Academy tuition assistance, your family must submit an application to DEW for one of these state scholarships. The application period for the 2026-2027 school year will open February 1, 2026. More information is available on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce website here.
My daughter receives some assistance from the Diocese of Cleveland in elementary school. Will she get the same amount in high school?

Saint Joseph Academy participates in the Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program. The Diocese also uses the FACTS Grant & Aid Application to determine their awards, which may vary by high school. You only have to complete the form once. These awards are announced in late May of each year.
Is there a maximum income threshold to qualify for tuition assistance?

The FACTS Grant & Aid Application takes into consideration several factors, including income, certain assets, family size and number of children in tuition-charging schools, so there is no set minimum or maximum income that can be shared that would apply to all.
I will have two daughters attending Saint Joseph Academy next school year. Is there any reduction in tuition?

Saint Joseph Academy offers a sibling discount for sisters attending at the same time. The second daughter receives a $500 discount. The third daughter receives a $2,000 discount.