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Financial and Scholarship Info

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Tuition is the responsibility of the student's family and is only a portion of the actual cost to educate our students.  St. Vincent-St. Mary strives to make tuition affordable for all of our families. 

2024-2025 Tuition

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  • Tuition: $14,450

    A $425 non-refundable student fee and signed tuition agreement are due upon registration. Many tuition payment plans are offered, including monthly payments.

  • Student Fee: $425

    This helps to cover Chromebook insurance and select student activities.

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  • Payment Options

    A Reservation Deposit and Tuition Agreement indicating a payment plan must be submitted when a student registers for classes.  This deposit and all tuition payments may be made in Smart Tuition or at the school. 
    • One Payment Plan – Tuition Payment is due on or before June 1st. Two Hundred dollar discount applies only to a student who receives no scholarship or financial assistance and pays full payment.
    • Two Payment Plan – The first semester payment is due on or before June 1st. The second semester payment is due on or before December 1.  A $25 annual handling fee applies.
    • Four Payment Plan – Four payments are due on or before June 1; September 1; December 1; and March 1. A $50 annual handling fee applies.
    • Monthly Payment Plans – Twelve monthly automatic payments (not available to Senior students) from a checking or savings account or credit card beginning in June 1st and ending in May 31st or Ten monthly automatic payments (Senior students paid monthly must use 10 month plan) from a checking or savings account or credit card beginning in July and ending in April. Select a payment date of the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th or last day of every month. An $8 monthly school handling fee applies. Monthly payments may be minimized by making a down payment prior to finalizing your monthly payment plan.

Financial Policy

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  • STVM Annual Tuition

    St. Vincent-St. Mary uses Blackbaud for tuition payments.  Families may pay tuition in person or electronically via checking or savings account, or by credit card, with a 3% convenience fee applied to credit card payments. 

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  • Tuition/Payment Plans

    2025_26 Tuition Policy

    Tuition for the 2025-26 school year is $14,450. Tuition includes a Chromebook for school use. Accepted students pay a $425 instructional fee to hold their place in the class. This non-refundable fee is due at the time of registration, in the spring, and is not part of tuition.  This fee covers Chromebook insurance and select student activities.

    Tuition payment options are:
    • Full payment of tuition due in June, with a $200 discount for anyone paying full tuition 
    • 50% payment of tuition due in June, and the remaining 50% due in December.
    • 25% payment of tuition due in June, September, December and March. 
    • 12 monthly payments due June through May.  

    St. Vincent-St. Mary uses Blackbaud for tuition payments.  Families may pay tuition in person or electronically via checking or savings account, or by credit card, with a 3% convenience fee applied to credit card payments. 

  • STVM Scholarships

    St. Vincent-St. Mary offers many types of academic scholarships.

    Irish Academic Scholarships:  Students whose composite score is between the 80th and 99th percentile on the High School Placement Test (HSPT) or Pre-HSPT qualify for this scholarship.  These scholarships are renewable all four years, provided the student maintains a 3.5 GPA or higher. 

    A student must test at STVM on or before November 16th to qualify, but if a student receives a higher HSPT score from another local Catholic school, this score may be submitted for consideration.  Irish Academic Scholarship winners are announced one week after HSPT scores are received by STVM.  

    Award amounts are as follows:
    • 95th – 99th percentile: $5,000 per year / $20,000 over 4 years
    • 90th – 94th percentile: $4,000 per year / $16,000 over 4 years
    • 85th – 89th percentile: $3,000 per year / $12,000 over 4 years
    • 80th – 84th percentile: $2,000 per year / $8,000 over 4 years
    • The top 10 scores will have their scholarship amount increased to  $7,500 / $30,000 over 4 years
    • Combination of all scholarships will not exceed the amount of tuition 

    Family & Memorial Scholarships: Due to the generosity of donors to the St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Foundation, numerous Family & Memorial Scholarships are offered to incoming freshmen and returning students.  These scholarship amounts vary from a minimum $1,000 per year to a maximum of full tuition.  Most of these awards are renewable if a student is in good academic and behavioral standing.  Financial need is not a requirement for these awards.  Freshman applicants must complete FACTS and submit the Family & Memorial Scholarship Application by November 18th for consideration for these scholarships.

  • State Scholarships

    St. Vincent-St. Mary accepts the EdChoice, EdChoice Expansion, Cleveland, JPSN, and Autism Scholarships from the state of Ohio. State scholarships do not cover instructional, classroom, or athletic fees. If a family’s income is less than 200% of the federal poverty limit, the family is not responsible for the remaining tuition balance, but must submit income verification to apply for this grant. We encourage all families to take advantage of these scholarships as 100% of Ohio students qualify! Please note, students must be enrolled at STVM before submitting state scholarship applications so these applications aren’t due until the spring.

    EdChoice Traditional Scholarship: For the 2025-26 school year, students who would attend a public high school designated as an EdChoice school could receive $8,408 per year towards the private school of their choice. Families need to apply for this scholarship each year. 

    EdChoice Expansion Scholarship: 100% of Ohio residents can qualify for scholarships ranging from $840 - $8,408, depending on family size and household income.  Families must submit an income verification to apply for this scholarship. Please visit the EdChoice website for more information. 

    Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship: Students with an Individualized Educational Profile (IEP) are eligible for these awards.  Applicants must meet our admission requirements to qualify.  These scholarships are approximately $12,470 for the 2024-2025 school year.

    Autism Scholarship:  Students who have been identified as a child with autism may qualify for these awards, which can cover tuition and outside resources. These scholarships are approximately $32,445 for the 2024-2025 school year. Applicants must meet our admission requirements to qualify.

    Families with questions regarding state scholarships may contact:

    Jan Giles
    STVM Director of Tuition Assistance and Scholarships
    330-253-9113    x158

  • Tuition Assistance

    St. Vincent-St. Mary High School offers need-based tuition assistance through our Family Memorial Scholarship application process. Freshman applicants must complete FACTS and submit the Family & Memorial Scholarship Application by November 18th for consideration.

    Additionally, the Diocese of Cleveland offers $500 - $1,500 grants to incoming students.  Freshman applicants must complete FACTS and submit the Family & Memorial Scholarship Application by November 18th for consideration.

    Full time Catholic school employees of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland whose children are enrolled in a K-12 Catholic school can also receive additional tuition assistance. Contact your school employer for an application.

    A second child discount of $1,000 and a third child discount of $1,500 is applied to the tuition account of the oldest student. 

    Click here to read more about FACTS

Scholarship Opportunities

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  • Family & Memorial Scholarships

    Our St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Foundation Family & Memorial Scholarships provide a valuable source of tuition assistance to incoming and current students. Offered through the generosity of our donors, these scholarships are customized to the donors' wishes and have unique criteria.
    • Read the Family & Memorial Scholarship biographies
    • The Family & Memorial Scholarship application for 2024-2025 Incoming Freshman are now closed.  
    • Students in the Classes of 2026, 2027 and 2028: The Family & Memorial Scholarship Application for current students is open and now available here. Applications will be available February 1, 2025 and are due February 28, 2025.

Ohio Department of Education Scholarships

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  • EdChoice Scholarship

    • 100% of accepted students are eligible for grants ranging from $840 (10% of maximum award) to $8,408. Families who submit income verification and qualify at 200% or less of the Federal Poverty Limit may qualify for grants to cover the difference between tuition and the EdChoice scholarship.
    • Program details at Ohio Department of Education (ODE) EdChoice State Scholarship Information
    • Please note, students must be enrolled at STVM before submitting state scholarship applications.
    • What is EdChoice?
      The Educational Choice Scholarship (EdChoice) Program provides students from designated public schools the opportunity to attend participating private schools (traditional EdChoice). The program also provides students who are entering kindergarten through 12th grade scholarship opportunities based on
      different eligibility criteria (EdChoice Expansion).

      The maximum scholarship amount for the 24-25 school year is $8,408 for grades 9-12.

      Income Verification
      The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce uses an online Scholarship Income Verification System. The system is available for families to enter and submit their income information electronically to the Office of Nonpublic Educational Options for verification. Parents are able to enter household member information, income information and upload supporting income documents directly into the online system. More detailed instructions can be found under EdChoice Resources

      How do I know if we are eligible to apply for the EdChoice Scholarship?
      For EdChoice-traditional: The ODEW reviews designated schools annually. You can view the current list here 2024-2025 Designated School List

      For EdChoice-Expansion: Scholarships for EdChoice Expansion are awarded based on the Adjusted Gross
      Income (AGI) of a family’s household. If a family’s household income is at or below 450 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, they will be awarded the maximum scholarship amount. If a family’s household income is at or above 451 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, the student’s scholarship award will be prorated based on the chart found under EdChoice Expansion Resources.

      How do I apply for the EdChoice Scholarship?
      To apply for the EdChoice Scholarship, your eligible child must first apply and be accepted to STVM. We will provide you with an EdChoice application and further directions at the time of your child's acceptance.

      Is the EdChoice Scholarship renewable?
      Yes, the scholarship can be renewed each year through grade 12 as long as the student:
      • Does not move to another public-school district (unless the student would be assigned to an EdChoice-designated public school in the student's new district).
      • Takes all required state achievement tests.
      • Does not have more than 20 unexcused absences for the school year.
      What costs are not covered?
      EdChoice Scholarship funds are applicable to tuition only. Families are responsible for the remaining balance, as well as additional fees (i.e.,instructional, course materials, etc.). STVM offers various
      payment plans and other discounts to assist families with managing school costs.

  • Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship

    • Students on an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
    • Program details at Ohio Department of Education (ODE) JPSN
    • Please note, students must be enrolled at STVM before submitting state scholarship applications for the JPSN Scholarship. Please contact the Office of Enrollment for application information.
     

  • State of Ohio Autism Scholarship

    • Students with autism on an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
    • Program details at Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Autism Autism scholarship information
    • Please note, students must be enrolled at STVM before submitting state scholarship applications for the Autism Scholarship. Please contact the Office of Enrollment for application information.

Other Scholarships

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St. Vincent-St. Mary High School

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