Affordable Tuition - Althoff Catholic

TUITION, FINANCIAL AID, & SCHOLARSHIPS

At Althoff Catholic High School, we recognize tuition is a significant sacrifice for families. We believe the investment your family makes will be realized today and in years to come!

If you are Catholic, your registered parish in the Belleville Diocese pays a student assessment to Althoff Catholic High School to help offset the cost of education for your Catholic student. Through our scholarship and tuition assistance programs, we hope to make it a little easier for families who desire to send their children to our school. Last school year, 20% of our families received financial assistance with the average award being $1,500! We also have many students receiving academic and need based scholarships and outside funding to support their journey.

FINANCIAL AID

The financial aid application for the upcoming school year's tuition assistance process begins on January 1 with a February 14 priority deadline each year. After the priority deadline, limited funding may be available for later applicants. There is a $35 fee to submit the application. Even if you feel that you do not qualify for Financial Aid, we encourage you to apply. In the event that your financial situation changes prior to the start of the school year, we will be able to reassess your financial application on file.

The application for the upcoming year will require you to upload your 1040 tax form from 2022. Your application will not be verified and reviewed until all required documents are submitted.

A family's financial need is calculated through the FACTS Grant & Aid Program. If the priority deadline was met, Financial Aid award letters generally go out to eligible families prior to March 1. Please log in to FACTS to start your financial aid application.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year, a group of individuals choose to honor the legacy of their loved ones by offering scholarships to our incoming and continuing students. On average, between 20 and 30 scholarships are offered each year, depending on available funding. Scholarships are published on our website in the fall of each year with applications being made available to applied students in January. The deadline for the school year 2024-2025 is February 14.

Scholarship List

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
- Requirements:
  Determined based on placement test scores from the December 3 testing session. Top scoring students will receive 50% off the tuition.
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 12/3/2023
Amount: Varies
ASSUMPTION ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  RENEWABLE SCHOLASHIP
  Criteria:
  Applicant must be a Baptized Catholic
  Applicant must be a participating member of a Belleville Diocesan Catholic Parish.
  Applicants must have maintained a minimum of a “C” average in their 7th and 8th-grade years
  Applicant must show evidence of financial need
  Awards are usually announced in September
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: $3,000
AL & LEONA WULLER SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIP
  Criteria:
  The applicant must be a participating member of a Catholic grade school in the City of Belleville (Blessed Sacrament, Notre Dame, Queen of Peace or St. Teresa Catholic Grade School)
  Applicant must show evidence of financial need by applying for financial aid through FACTS
  Additional application materials:
  Submit an essay on the topic: Why do you want to attend Althoff Catholic High School and how will it contribute to your future success?
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: $1,000
GLENN SCHOTT SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  Criteria:
  Applicant must have maintained at least a "B" average in their 7th and 8th grade years
  Applicant must have participated in extra-curricular activities in grade school and intend to continue extra-curricular participation in high school
  The applicant must be determined to be a quality individual within the school and community.
  Additional application materials:
  Submit a letter of recommendation from your grade school Principal and/or Althoff Catholic personnel
  Submit an essay on the topic: Why do you want to attend Althoff Catholic High School and how will it contribute to your future success?
  Awards are usually announced in June
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: $1,000
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHAPTER 1028 SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  Criteria:
  The applicant must be a participating member of a Catholic grade school in the City of Belleville (Blessed Sacrament, Notre Dame, Queen of Peace or St. Teresa Catholic Grade School)
  Applicant must have maintained a “B” average throughout their 7th and 8th grade years
  The applicant must demonstrate good character and leadership through involvement in school clubs, organizations, parish and the community.
  Additional application materials:
  Submit a one-page essay on the topic: Why do you want to attend Althoff Catholic High School and how will it contribute to your future success?
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: Varies
CLASS OF 1969 SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  Criteria:
  The applicant must be a participating member of a Belleville Diocesan Catholic Parish.
  Applicant must show evidence of financial need by applying for financial aid through FACTS
  Additional application materials:
  Submit a letter of recommendation from your grade school principal and/or teacher
  Submit a one-page essay on the topic: How will an Althoff Catholic education help you achieve your life goals?
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: $1,000
JAMES H. WULLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIP
  Criteria:
  Applicant must have maintained at least a “C” average in grade school
  Applicant must have participated in extra-curricular activities in grade school and intend to continue participation in high school
  Applicant must demonstrate good character and school attendance
  Additional application materials:
  Submit an essay on the following prompt: Mr. Wuller valued Catholic education; it benefited him spiritually and financially throughout his life. He attended Cathedral Catholic Grade School, Cathedral Catholic High School, St. Louis University, and St. Louis University Law School. Mr. Wuller was able to remain focused and dedicated to his studies despite having lost both of his parents by the time he was 13 years old. Write about a time when you experienced a hardship and how you overcame your hardship. Examples may include, but are not limited to: loss of parent(s), sibling, medical conditions, and/or disabilities. What helped you through and how were you able to be resilient? Also, include why you wish to attend Althoff Catholic High School.
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: $1,000
BIELKE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  Criteria:
  Applicant must have maintained at least a “B” average in their 7th and 8th grade years
  Applicants must have participated in extra-curricular activities in grade school and intend to continue their participation in high school.
  Applicant must show evidence of financial need
  Additional application materials:
  Submit a letter of recommendation from your grade school Principal and/or Althoff Catholic personnel
  Submit an essay on the topic: Why do you want to attend Althoff Catholic High School and how will it contribute to your future success?
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: $1,000
JOHN & VIRGINIA (MCGOVERN) O'BRIEN SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  This is a renewable scholarship. In order to retain the scholarship each year, the applicant must maintain at least a "C" average.
  SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA:
  1. Applicants must be a Baptized Catholic.
  2. Applicants must attend a Catholic Grade School.
  3. Applicants must be registered for the Freshman Class at Althoff Catholic High School.
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: $1,000-Renewable
SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP
Category: Continuing Student Scholarship
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: $500
JAMES GLEESON SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  Criteria:
  • Applicant must be a Belleville Diocesan Catholic grade school student
  • Applicant must have maintained a minimum of a "B" average in their 7th and 8th-grade years
  • Applicant must show evidence of financial need – Completed Althoff Catholic Financial Assistance application required.
Category: Principal Recommended Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: $500
CATHERINE GLEESON SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  Criteria:
  • Applicant must be a Belleville Diocesan Catholic grade school student
  • Applicant must have maintained a minimum of a "B" average in their 7th and 8th-grade years
  • Applicant must show evidence of financial need – Completed Althoff Catholic Financial Assistance application required.
Category: Principal Recommended Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: $500
STEVEN J. MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  The purpose of the Stephen J. Miller Memorial Scholarship is to further the education of a student entering a Catholic High School from a parochial elementary school within the Diocese of Belleville.
  Criteria:
  • Applicant must be a Notre Dame Academy 8th grade student
  • Applicant must have maintained a minimum of a “C” average for their 7th and 8th-grade years
  • Applicant must show evidence of financial need – Completed Althoff Catholic Financial Assistance application required.
  • Applicant must submit a one-page essay on the topic: Describe the role of the Catholic faith in your life.
Category: Principal Recommended Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: $500.00
PARENTS & FRIENDS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  Scholarship Criteria:
  Incoming Freshman
  3 Awards, $500 each award
   Applicant will demonstrate academic merit by maintaining a “B” average in 7th & 8th grade.
   Applicant families must have completed FACTS financial aid form.
   Applicant is to demonstrate good character and service to school, church and/or community.
  
  Additional application materials:
   Letter of reference from Principal, Coach, Head of your Church, or a Community Leader.
   Submit in 500 words or less why you are the best candidate for the scholarship, and what makes you
  stand out from the crowd. This may include a description of your personality, your accomplishments, future goals, or positive impact you have made on the community, or a unique hobby.
  Most IMPORTANTLY, be creative! Think outside the box. DO NOT USE AI to assist in generating and/or must be written by the candidate only.
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: Varies
JEANNE MURPHY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  Jeanne Delores Murphy was born in East St. Louis, IL in 1927. She was the second of four children. Miss Murphy attended St. Joseph Grade School and the Academy of Notre Dame High School. Attending these two schools helped Jeanne realize the value of Catholic education. Upon her graduation from high school, she became a clerical assistant for two orthopedic doctors. She then took a position in the Human Resource Department at Anheuser-Busch, where she retired. She watched two generations of her nieces and nephews graduate from Althoff Catholic High School. Jeanne's faith and her family were always the most important parts of her life. She had a deep devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary. Her strong Irish background and love for people shaped her passion to always put theirs first.
  Scholarship Criteria:
  1. Applicants must have maintained a 3.0 GPA in their Freshman year.
  2. Applicants must be involved in one club and complete two service projects.
  3. Applicants must be a baptized member of the Catholic Church
  4. Applicants must be registered at Althoff Catholic High School.
  Please submit a two-page essay with the application.
  TOPIC: How do you see your faith in God being part of your life? How do you see yourself involved in your community in the next 10-15 years? What are your future goals for the next 10-15 years?
Category: Continuing Student Scholarship
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: $2,000
CRUSADER MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIP
  Principals are able to nominate up to 2 boys and 2 girls from each school for consideration.
  Criteria for Incoming Freshman:
  Applicants must have maintained at least a "B" average in their 7th and 8th-grade years.
  Applicants must have participated in multiple extracurricular activities in grade school and intend to continue extracurricular participation in high school.
  Applicants must apply for admission to the freshman class at Althoff Catholic.
  Evidence of volunteer work and church or community activity is highly desired.
  Criteria for Sophomore/Transfer Students:
  Applicants must have maintained at least a "B" average in their Freshman year.
  Applicants must have participated in multiple extracurricular activities during their Freshman year.
  Applicants must apply for admittance to Althoff Catholic High School.
  Evidence of volunteer work and church or community activity is highly desired.
  Application Procedure:
  Submit one to three letters of recommendation from your grade school principal, Althoff personnel, or other individuals who know your potential (teacher, coach, etc.)
  Complete admissions application.
  Submit a two-page essay on the following topic: What do you hope to accomplish during your years as an Althoff student?
Category: Principal Recommended Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: Full Tuition
BRUCE YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  RENEWABLE
  Criteria:
  • Applicant must be a Belleville Diocesan Catholic grade school student
  • Applicant must have maintained a minimum of a "C" average in their 7th and 8th-grade years
  • Applicant must show evidence of financial need
  • Applicant must demonstrate leadership and service to school and community
Category: Principal Recommended Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: $1,000
GEORGE MARTZ SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  Criteria:
  • Applicant must be a Belleville Diocesan Catholic grade school student
  • Applicant must have maintained a minimum of a "B" average in their 7th and 8th-grade years
  • Applicant must show evidence of financial need – Completed Althoff Catholic Financial Assistance application required.
Category: Principal Recommended Scholarships
Due Date: 2/14/2024
Amount: $1,000

STUDENT LOAN

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MAKE AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR CHILD

2024-2025 TUITION RATES AND CLASS FEES

Diocesan Catholic Students - $8,682

Second student in a family receives a $1,200 discount*
Third student in a family is FREE*

Out of Diocese Catholic Students - $9,215

Second student in a family receives a $1,200 discount*
Third student in a family is FREE*

Non-Catholic Students - $9,888

Second student in a family receives a $1,200 discount*
Third student in a family is FREE*

FLAT CLASS FEE

A flat class fee is charged to each student. This fee helps cover course fees, retreat fees, testing fees, internet access and use, student insurance, graduation fees, and the majority of the ebook costs, etc. The class fee also includes a schoolwide fundraising fee. You have the ability to receive a $150 tuition credit during the Crusader Mega Raffle fundraiser. The class fee is due July 1st each year and will be withdrawn from all FACTS Tuition Management accounts on this date. If you choose to pay your tuition annually or bi-annually, class fees must be received no later than July 1st.

$715 Freshman
$715 Sophomore
$765 Juniors
$765 Seniors

Other Fees

$100 Application fee for new students
$75 Re-Enrollment fee for continuing students
$40 Parking Permit
$100 Athletic Fee. The fee is per sport with a max of $300, family max $500
$2,000 one-time international student fee
Driver Education Fee is payable to MyTutor. Applicable only to students enrolled in the Driver's Ed class.
Returned Check Charge: a $25 fee will be charged for all checks returned to us by your bank.

Payment plans

A variety of monthly payment plans are available to offer flexible options to our families. These include 9, 10, and 11-month plans with the option of paying once a month or bi-weekly.

_{*Second and third student discounts apply to students concurrently enrolled at Althoff Catholic High School. Certain discounts cannot be combined within a family.}