2025-2026 School Year
2025-2026 Flat Rate Tuition: $7950
The 2025-2026 Tuition includes all field trips, electives, technology, and school classroom fees. Outside expenses could include Sports fees, PTO dues, or grade-level travel trips.
Scholarship and Grant opportunities
CEF- Catholic Education Foundation funds through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
- Visit www.CatholicBestChoice.org for all the details and instructions on applying.
- Scroll down to Elementary CEF Funds.
- Families up to the 750% FPL are encouraged to apply – funds are available to award!
- The deadline to apply for tuition assistance through the Archdiocese is February 16, 2025.
- For assistance in the CEF application process, please call FACTS at 866-441-4637 or email tuition@stmaryhp.org.
Active Parishioner Tuition Scholarship of $1200
St. Mary Parish provides tuition assistance to each student in an active parish family.
- Please complete this simple ACTIVE PARISHIONER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. Scholarships are awarded after the parish business office reviews to confirm active parishioner status.
- Active Parishioner Status Q&A – Frequently Asked Questions HERE
EdChoice Scholarships
- Traditional (based on a failing public school assignment) or Expansion (income-based) Scholarships are available to every student in the State of Ohio.
- Information on applying can be found below and on the Ohio Department of Education webpage.
- Scroll down this page for direct EdChoice application links and more info on the EdChoice Scholarship.
Additional emergency financial assistance can be requested through the Tuition Business Office. Please contact tuition@stmaryhp.org.
Enrollment Fee
Returning Students
Re-enrollment Fee: $175 nonrefundable administrative fee.
Returning Student Withdrawal Policy*
Withdrawal between February 1 and April 1: A $100 fee will be charged.
Withdrawal between April 1 and May 1: A $200 fee will be charged.
Withdrawal May 1 or later: A $500 fee will be charged.
Student records will be released upon receipt of the returning student withdrawal payment.
New Students
1. Application Fee: $250 nonrefundable administrative fee.
2. Enrollment Fee/Deposit at the time of enrollment offer: $500
- $400 is applied towards tuition and is subject to any refund based on scholarship awards received.
- $100 is an administrative fee.
New Student Withdrawal Policy*
Withdrawal between February 1 and April 1: $200 Refund
Withdrawal between April 1 and May 1: $100 Refund
Withdrawal May 1 or later: No Refund
*When a student is registered or re-registered at SMS, the forward planning begins immediately. Staffing and budget decisions are made based on every registered child being a part of our student community.
EdChoice Scholarship 2025-2026 Info
- NEW EdChoice Scholarship Request Form HERE. Please include a current DUKE Energy or Water bill and a copy of the student’s Birth Certificate with your submission.
- RENEWAL Request Form HERE. Please include a current DUKE Energy or Water bill with your submission.
- Email your New or Renewal request to edchoice@stmaryhp.org
Good to know info:
- **ATTENTION RISING 7th GRADE STUDENTS –The TRADITIONAL Scholarship eligibility requirements have expanded, and you might be eligible to submit a NEW Request for the Traditional EdChoice Scholarship. If you reside in the Cincinnati Public School district, you are subject to Open Enrollment beginning in 7th grade, allowing you to choose a nearby failing school such as Withrow High School.
- You might also qualify for the Traditional Scholarship if the applicant has a sibling who received the Traditional Scholarship in the preceding year (that would be this school year 24-25.)
- Please read the 2025-2026 Traditional EdChoice Scholarship Fact Sheet HERE to determine eligibility.
EdChoice Expansion INCOME VERIFICATION How To:
- LINK here to EdChoice Income Verification Helpful Tips
- EdChoice Scholarship Program Income Verification Portal Quick Guide
Set up a Parent Portal to monitor your EdChoice Scholarship (Traditional and Expansion)
CATHOLIC SCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati offers Catholic Tuition Assistance Grants to help families with Catholic school tuition. Learn more at www.CatholicBestChoice.org
The deadline to apply is February 16, 2025.
FACTS TUITION GRANT & AID ASSESSMENT LINK
ALL EDCHOICE RESOURCES, INCLUDING LINKS TO REQUEST FORMS AND MORE, CAN BE FOUND HERE