Tuition & Affordability

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$2.9M+

Financial Assistance and Merit Awards Given in 2023-2024
100+

Scholarships Offered to Incoming and Current Students
77%

Students Receive Tuition Assistance
$18,400

Cost of Tuition for 2024-2025

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 77% of our students receive scholarship awards or tuition assistance. Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is $18,400 plus an additional $125 technology fee and a $75 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.

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

Tuition Assistance

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 is due by November 8, 2024 and can be accessed here.

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 2025.

Saint Joseph Academy Scholarships

Saint Joseph Academy awards a number of scholarships, ranging from $500-$7,500. Many of these scholarships are available through the generosity of our donors. In order to be considered for any scholarship except those for Music and Visual Arts, you must complete the “Saint Joseph Academy Common Scholarship Application – Class of 2029.”

The Class of 2029 Saint Joseph Academy Scholarships are due by November 8, 2024 and must be submitted electronically.

Below are the links to all of the applications. Click here for a PDF document that lists all the scholarship opportunities for the Class of 2029. Please refer to it before you start the application process.

When submitting your daughter's report card, please email the most recent copy to scholarship@sja1890.org. In the subject line, enter “Report Card” along with her legal full first and last name.

NOIA Scholarship

The Northern Ohio Italian Association (NOIA) is accepting applications from incoming Saint Joseph Academy Freshmen who wish to be considered for their scholarship. If chosen, NOIA will award a student with a scholarship up to $5,000 for Saint Joseph Academy tuition. The NOIA scholarship is renewable each academic year as long as their criteria is met including demonstration of financial need. In addition to meeting the scholarship criteria, applicants must be accepted into Saint Joseph Academy's Class of 2029. Scholarship details and the application can be found below.

NOIA applications must be submitted to Saint Joseph Academy Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing Mrs. Kathy Flinn by Friday, February 23, 2025. Saint Joseph Academy will submit two applications for consideration to NOIA who will select a total of 10 scholarship recipients from area Catholic high schools. Scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of March.

For more information click here.

To apply click here.

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 2023-2024 school year is $8,408 and applications for new and renewal awards will be open in February 2025. 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 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 2023-2024 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 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 upon 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 website.

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 Information form to assist in determining each student’s financial need. Please make sure you complete the application for the 2025-2026 school year. The deadline to complete and submit the application online is November 8, 2024.
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 upon 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 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 2023 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 (ODE) 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 ODE for one of these state scholarships. The application period for the 2025-2026 school year will open February 1, 2025. More information is available on the Ohio Department of Education 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 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 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 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.