Tuition & Affordability

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$3.0M+

Financial Assistance and Merit Awards Given in 2025-2026
100+

Different Scholarships Offered to Students
80%

Students Receive Tuition Assistance
$19,900

Cost of Tuition for 2026-2027

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 2026-2027 school year is $19,900 plus an additional $250 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 2031 Tuition Assistance

FACTS

A FACTS Financial Aid Management 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 2031 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 13, 2026. 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. To be considered for Diocesan Tuition Assistance, the FACTS application must be completed and submitted by March 15. Notifications will be announced in late May 2027.

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.

Class of 2031 candidates who would like to be considered for scholarships must complete the Saint Joseph Academy Endowed Scholarship Application - Class of 2031 (linked below) by the deadline.

Separate applications must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for the Music Scholarship, Sursum Corda Scholarship and/or the Visual Arts Scholarship.

Endowed Scholarships
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 2026-2027 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 on family income, ranging from $840-$8,408 for the 2026-2027 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 student's disability, with a portion of the award available for Educational Services and a portion 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 rising freshmen of Italian heritage who attend a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Cleveland AND demonstrate financial need eligibility:

Students of Italian heritage, min. 25%
Must attend a Catholic high school within the Diocese of Cleveland
Must demonstrate financial need

Application Process:

Review the full criteria before applying
Application window for 2026-2027 school year has closed.
Only students who apply for admission to Saint Joseph Academy as incoming Freshman and show financial need will have their NOIA applications forwarded by the Academy

Selection & Notification:

NOIA will review applications from all participating high schools and select recipients
Scholarship winners will be notified in Spring 2027
NOIA scholarships are renewable each school year, provided NOIA's criteria are met

NOIA Scholarship Info

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 Financial Aid Management Application to assist in determining each student’s financial need. Please make sure you complete the application for the 2027-2028 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 Aid Management 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.
The 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 pay stubs and a narrative explanation. In these circumstances, the Finance Office will revise the student need calculation based on 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 2027-2028 school year will open in February 2027. More information is available on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce website here.

. 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 Financial Aid Management Application to determine its awards, which may vary by high school. You only have to complete the form once. To be considered for Diocesan Tuition Assistance, your FACTS Financial Aid Management application must be completed and submitted by March 15. Each year, these awards are announced in late May.
Is there a maximum income threshold to qualify for tuition assistance?

The FACTS Aid Management 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.