Affordable Tuition - Althoff Catholic

TUITION, FINANCIAL AID, & SCHOLARSHIPS

Investing in Your Child’s Future

We understand that choosing a high school is a big decision—and that tuition is an important part of that decision. At Althoff Catholic High School, we believe a Catholic education is an investment in your child’s future, providing a strong academic foundation, lasting values, meaningful opportunities, and a community that supports students throughout their high school journey.

We also believe finances shouldn’t stand in the way of finding the right school for your child. That’s why we work closely with families to help make an Althoff education as accessible as possible.

For Catholic families registered in a Belleville Diocese parish, your parish provides a student assessment that helps offset the cost of tuition. Families may also qualify for academic scholarships, need-based tuition assistance, and other funding opportunities.

Last school year:

25% of Althoff families received financial assistance
The average need-based tuition assistance award was $1,500
Many students also received academic scholarships and additional outside funding

Most importantly, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Our team is here to walk you through tuition, scholarships, financial assistance, and the enrollment process, answer your questions, and help you understand the options available to your family.

If you’re considering Althoff Catholic for your child, we encourage you to start the conversation. Let us help you explore the possibilities and find a path that works for your family.

An Althoff education is an investment in who your child will become—and we’re here to help make that investment possible.

FINANCIAL AID

We are committed to helping families make an Althoff Catholic education possible. Each year, our Financial Aid application opens January 6, with a priority deadline of February 13. Families who apply by the priority deadline receive first consideration, as funding after that date is limited.

Application Fee: $35
Required Documents: Your 2024 (for school year 2026-27) 1040 tax form must be uploaded before your application can be verified and reviewed.
Notification: Families who meet the priority deadline will typically receive award letters before March 1.

Even if you believe you may not qualify, we strongly encourage you to apply. Having your application on file allows us to reassess should your financial situation change before the school year begins.

Financial need is assessed through the FACTS Grant & Aid Program. To begin your application, please log in directly to FACTS.

FACTS

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 2026-2027 is February 13.

Scholarship List

PARENTS & FRIENDS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  Incoming Freshmen
  5 Awarded, $500 each award
  Requirements
  Scholarship Criteria:
  ● Applicants will demonstrate academic merit by maintaining a “B” average in 7th & 8th grade.
  ● Applicant families must have completed the FACTS financial aid form.
  ● Applicant is to demonstrate good character and service to school, church and/or community.
  
  Essay Prompt:
  ● Althoff Catholic is a place where students grow not only academically, but personally and spiritually. Share how you believe a Catholic education can help you grow. What excites you about joining our community, and how do you hope to make a positive impact here? Tell us why Althoff Catholic is the place for you!
  
  Essay Instructions:
  ● Your essay should be 300-500 words (about 1-2 pages typed).
  ● You may discuss family, faith, activities, challenges or experiences.
  ● Make sure your essay includes:
  ○ A clear main idea.
  ○ Supporting examples.
  ○ How attending Althoff Catholic will shape your future.
  ● Please write clearly and honestly - we want to hear YOUR voice. DO NOT USE AI to assist in generating, must be written by a candidate only.
  
  Additional application materials:
  ● Letter of reference from Principal, Coach, Head of your Church, or a Community Leader.
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 2/13/2026
Amount: Varies
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
- Requirements:
  Determined based on placement test scores from the December 6 testing session. Top-scoring students will receive 50% off the tuition.
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 12/6/2026
Amount: Varies
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: 2/13/2027
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, 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: 2/13/2027
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: 2/13/2027
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: 2/13/2027
Amount: $1,000
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: 2/13/2027
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: 2/13/2027
Amount: $500
STEPHEN 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: 2/13/2027
Amount: $500.00
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: 2/13/2027
Amount: $1,000
CAPTAIN ELEANOR LEBEAU COOKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  Criteria:
  
  •    Freshman female student.
  •    Applicant must apply for financial aid through FACTS. Financial need shall not be a prerequisite to the award but shall be used as a tie-breaker to decide between similarly qualified candidates.
  
  Additional application materials:
  
  •    Submit an essay on the topic: "What success looks like and breaking through glass ceilings?”
  •    Submit a letter of recommendation from your grade school Principal.
  •    Documentation of service hours over the prior year.
- Other Information:
  Renewal criteria:
  
  • Maintain at least a B- grade point average
  • Complete a minimum of 6 hours of community service at a human-oriented non-profit or community organization, in addition to any community service requirements generally required of Althoff students.
  • Following the award of the Scholarship, the awardee agrees to act as a mentor to successive year awardees, following the example of Ellie in mentoring others.
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 2/13/2027
Amount: $4,000
PAM SCHUMACHER CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
- Requirements:
  • Applicant must show evidence of financial need by applying for financial aid through FACTS.
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 2/13/2027
Amount: $500
The Dorothy L. and Freddie L. Jones Family Memorial Scholarship
- Requirements:
  •    Student of an African American/Black ethnic/racial background.
  •    Residents living in East St. Louis, Cahokia Heights Madison, Dupo, Brooklyn, Fairmont City, Caseyville, Washington Park, Belleville, or unincorporated areas surrounding those communities.
  •    High priority will be given to students from Sister Thea Bowman School
  •    A recommendation from their Elementary school principal or Parish Priest
  •    Academic achievement (Applicant must have maintained at least a “B” average in their 7th and 8th-grade years.)
  •    Completion of Althoff’s financial aid application.
  •    Preference given to demonstrated financial need
  •    Preference given to “single-parent” households and member of a Catholic Parish in the Belleville Diocese
- Other Information:
  Additional application materials:
  •    Applicant will provide a written 750-1,000-word essay about: “A time when you experienced a hardship and how you overcame your hardship. What helped you through and how were you able to be resilient? Also, include why you wish to attend Althoff Catholic High School.”
  •    Submit a letter of recommendation from your grade school Principal.
  •    Documentation of service hours over the prior year.
  Renewal criteria:
  •    Maintains at least a B grade point average.
  •    Provides bi-annual progress report on meeting educational/career goals that will be reviewed by a designated family member. This may be performed virtually or in person and should be completed at the end of each semester.
  •    Actively planning and pursuing a higher level of learning at the collegiate level.
  •    As school attendance is important to academic success, student shall also maintain regular attendance of all classes in accordance with Althoff’s attendance policy.
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 2/13/2027
Amount: $2,500
Catholic Knights and Ladies of Illinois Building Club Scholarship
- Requirements:
  The Scholarship may be awarded to up to 4 students each year
  The Applicant must be entering their Junior or Senior year at Althoff to be eligible for the Scholarship
  Applicant must hold a “C” average or higher at Althoff
  Must be a member of the Belleville Diocese or willing to convert and join the Belleville Diocese
  Complete an essay on the subject of “What does an Althoff Catholic Education mean to me and why it is important.”
Category: Continuing Student Scholarship
Due Date: 2/13/2027
Amount: $2,000
Denise M. Chomicki and Class of 1978 Memorial Scholarship
- Requirements:
  The Applicant shall meet the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship
  1. Applicant must be a Belleville Diocese grade school student.
  2. Nominated by the current grade school principal
  3. Registered as an incoming freshman at Althoff.
  4. Maintained a “B” average or higher during their 7th and 6th grade years
  5. Provide evidence of financial need FACTS
- Awards:
  Annual awards shall be in the amount of two (2) $500 awards to winning student(s).
Category: Principal Recommended Scholarships
Due Date: 2/13/2027
Amount: 500
Folds of Honor
- Requirements:
  Since 2007, Folds of Honor has carried forth a single, noble mission: To provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. For elementary/high school it is titled the Children's Fund Scholarship and is available to Veterans and dependents with a 90%+ disability rating. To see if you qualify and for more information, please visit https://foldsofhonor.org/scholarships/military-scholarships/
Category: New Student Scholarships
Due Date: 3/31/2027
Amount: Varies

STUDENT LOAN

A low fixed-rate education loan from Your Tuition Solution provides monthly payments that can never increase. There are no supplemental fees, and it's easy to apply or add tuition for subsequent years. If you choose to finance tuition payments for multiple years, your tuition rate is locked in at the current rate.

Take a look at the benefits, learn more, calculate payments, or apply online at yourtuitionsolution.com

2026-2027 TUITION RATES AND CLASS FEES

Diocesan Catholic Students - $9,100

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

Out of Diocese Catholic Students - $9,600

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

Non-Catholic Students - $10,500

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 biannually, class fees must be received no later than July 1st.

$750 for all grades

Other Fees

$100 Application fee for new students
$75 Re-Enrollment fee for continuing students
$50 Parking Permit
$125 Athletic Fee. The fee is per sport, with a max of $375, family max $625
$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.}