Office of Financial Services
AFFORDING CCHS
Central Catholic understands the financial commitment necessary to send a son or daughter to a Catholic high school is significant for each and every family, especially in today’s environment. Due to the generous support of our alumni and benefactors, we have a significant number of scholarships available for students. Our Board of Directors has also approved additional financial assistance above and beyond the scholarship funds available.
In order to receive financial assistance, all families are REQUIRED to complete a FACTS Financial Aid Application each year. To apply, please visit the FACTS website. There is no cost to complete this, and families that submit the necessary information and documentation will be eligible for all scholarships and financial assistance available. The deadline to apply is February 26, 2027. If you have any questions, or need assistance with this process, please contact the Financial Services Office at (419) 255-2280 or via email at financialservices@centralcatholic.org.
2026-27 Tuition & Fees
SCHOLARSHIPS.
Central Catholic High School is fortunate to have generous donors who allow the school to provide academic and financially-based scholarships. To better serve our families, the scholarship application has been combined with the FACTS Financial Aid Application. The deadline for priority consideration is February 26, 2027.
Mother Seton Scholarship
Mother Seton is considered to be the foundress of American Catholic Schools. The Mother Seton Scholarship is a $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year and eligible for renewal) to Central Catholic High School. The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible:
- Student must graduate from a Catholic grade school.
- CCHS must be the student’s first choice on the High School Placement Test.
- Only incoming freshman are eligible for the scholarship and subsequent renewals.
Criteria to renew the scholarship each year is as follows:
- Student must commit to continue a relationship with their parish. For returning families, please complete the attached form and submit it to the Financial Services Office (Room 112) by May 22, 2026. Please click here for the renewal form.
- Student must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- Student must maintain a good disciplinary record with no D’s or F’s in conduct.
- Student’s parent or guardian must complete a FACTS Financial Aid Application.
EdChoice Scholarship
The Educational Choice Scholarship (EdChoice) Program provides students from designated public schools the opportunity to attend participating private schools. The program also provides low-income students who are entering K-12th grade scholarship opportunities.
EdChoice Scholarship Info →OHIO EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP.
Central Catholic High School accepts the Ohio Educational Choice Scholarship. The State of Ohio EdChoice Scholarship is up to $8,408 for the 2026-27 school year.
Applications and renewal forms are made available by the State of Ohio after February 1. Please visit the link below to download and print the necessary forms, and return them to edchoice@centralcatholic.org.
FINANCIAL AID FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
Are scholarships and financial aid available?
Yes, there are scholarships and financial aid available to help reduce the tuition amount due. We are fortunate to have generous donors that allow us to provide certain academic and financially based scholarships. The scholarship application period begins in November and the deadline for priority consideration is in February. Please click here for additional information on scholarships.
If you would like to apply for financial assistance, including scholarships and financial aid, you must complete a FACTS Financial Aid Application. This is a FREE on-line application. This application is available now. The deadline to receive priority consideration for financial aid is February 26, 2027. Funds may be limited after this date. Applications will continue to be accepted throughout the enrollment period. Please click here for additional information on financial aid.
What happens after I fill out the FACTS Application form?
It is a common misconception that FACTS awards financial aid. Unfortunately, they do not. Instead, they calculate the family’s estimated need and the school works to provide a financial aid package that will be realistic for the family. Please know that our funds are limited since the school’s funding for financial aid comes from the operational budget of the school and also designated donor support. We work very hard to allocate the limited funds available to us in a fair and equitable manner.
Once all the required supporting documentation has been received and the calculation of need has been performed by FACTS, the school will evaluate the estimate from FACTS and provide a financial aid package. The notifications of financial aid for new and returning students will be mailed by the end of March. For those families who apply after February 26, 2027 deadline, please contact the Financial Services Office at (419) 255-2280 for the next steps.
What if my family needs more aid after the initial award?
Central Catholic High School wishes to be able to provide an education to as many students as possible who truly desire to be at the school. While the school offers an extensive financial aid package, there are many times those regular financial aid and payment arrangements do not meet the needs of some families. Families who would like to appeal their financial aid determination may submit a tuition appeal. Please reach out to financialservices@centralcatholic.org for information on this process.
The family must have already completed the FACTS financial aid application and received an invoice for the upcoming school year before submitting an appeal. In order for an appeal to be reviewed, we may ask you to provide supporting documentation, and we may also need to meet with you. We will contact you if that is the case.
Do I need to reapply for financial assistance each year?
YES! Since a family’s situation can change from year to year, scholarships and financial aid are not automatically renewed. In order to receive any financial assistance, including scholarships and financial aid, the family must complete the FACTS Financial Aid Application.
Are there other ways to make the tuition and fees more affordable?
Yes, many parishes award scholarships to qualified applicants. Please contact your parish directly for more information.
What payment plan options are available to me?
Families can divide their tuition balance into monthly payments using a FACTS payment plan. This program automatically withdraws your monthly payment from a checking or savings account. Credit cards are also accepted but there is an additional fee charged by FACTS to use a credit card.
If you have additional questions, please call the Financial Services Office at (419) 255-2280.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Central Catholic High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. CCHS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFICE.
The Financial Services Office is located in Room 112. Office hours are 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. during the school year. Parents and guardians are asked to please call (419) 255-2280 to confirm a meeting time.
Vanessa Fuernstein
Accounts Receivable Specialist
