FAQ

• CC utilizes an online account (myCC) that allows you to log in and make payments on your own schedule.

• Payments are made online through direct deposit or through the mail via check. Credit cards may also be accepted with an additional processing fee.

• Families are able to choose from a number of payment options:

  • 1-pay plan (July 1)

  • 2-pay plan (July 1, October 1)

  • 4-pay plan (July 1, September 1, November 1, and January 1).

  • We are also able to work with you to extend payment beyond the 4-pay plan. 

• All accounts must be paid in full before March of the school year.

Families need to complete a FAST form through the Catholic Central website. There is a processing fee of $48, and you will need to submit tax information.

Applications for tuition assistance open November 1 and are due April 1. Families are able to apply after the due date, but a late filing may impact the amount of an award based upon availability of funds.

Families are encouraged to reach out to the Admissions Office for a rough estimate of what you might qualify for in tuition assistance.

Estimate Tuition Assistance

Each application and corresponding financial analysis provided by FAST is reviewed by the Tuition Assistance Committee. Awards are based upon the availability of funding and the number of qualified applicants.

Tuition assistance awards range from $1,000 to approximately $11,00 (up to 75% of tuition). 

No, tuition assistance is a grant. Many of our families look to give back after graduation to help further the amount of aid we are able to offer additional families, but it is not required.

• Families need to apply each year for tuition assistance, but it is very rare for an award to change unless there is substantial change in circumstances on either the side of the family or school. 

• We budget for the amount you receive as a freshman to be repeated all four years.

Students must remain in good standing to receive tuition assistance.

Approximately 30% of our students receive tuition assistance. For the 2021-2022 school year, 83% of new families who applied receive an average grant of $5,200.

• Students who take the PSAT 8/9 in their school district in the fall (typically an October test date) can submit their scores in December in place of the HSPT.
• Many districts offer the PSAT 8/9 in the spring. Unfortunately we will not receive those test scores in time to properly place a student or consider them for acceptance.
• All other students who do not complete the PSAT 8/9 in October, or wish for a second test for consideration, must submit a score from the HSPT.

• The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a national placement exam we use to make sure that we are putting students in the correct classes as freshmen. This test is considered by a majority of Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit.

• The HSPT is scored on a percentile basis  compared to the rest of the students who took the same test across the nation at the same time. 
• We mainly use the National Percentile scores in Reading, Math, and Language.  We use the composite score to determine academic scholarships.
• When students receive their scores (emailed directly to you by the testing company) there will be a full breakdown of what the scores mean.

• The HSPT is to be taken as an 8th grade student.
• The HSPT is offered on 4 set dates each year: November, December, January, and February. 
• Students are strongly encouraged to test in November or December in order to stay on the normal admissions timeline. Students who wait until January or February can be accepted, but will miss the January acceptance deadline.
• Students must test on one of the four set dates in order to earn an academic scholarship.

• In short, no. The test is scored based on how much he should know at a set point in the school year on a national level. If he tests in February (or later) he would be expected to know 2-3 more months of information than a student who tests in November or December.

• If your son scores poorly on the HSPT, it does not automatically disqualify him from admission. The rest of the admissions materials all play into our decision regarding your son’s acceptance.
• Students who score in the 25th percentile or lower in Reading, Language, or Math may be required to complete our summer program with a “C” or higher in order to enroll in the fall. Classes are typically 4 weeks long, Monday-Thursday, and run from mid/late June to mid-July. The 4th of July may impact these dates, and more information is given after acceptance.

• No, we only use the first test score for a student.
• Students who submit both a PSAT 8/9 (from the fall of 8th grade) and the HSPT from one of the main 4 test dates can use the higher score.

• Students who qualify for a 504 plan or IEP at their middle school can receive accommodations for the HSPT.
• Catholic Central offers limited options for the December and February test dates.
• Students who wish to receive accommodations for the HSPT must submit this form to their current schools and have it returned to CC at least 1 week prior to the test date.

• Since this is a placement test, there really isn’t much studying to be done. It’s meant to give us an accurate measure of where your son should be placed in our classes, so a “true” reading is the most helpful.
• Students who wish to familiarize themselves with the test ahead of time can find numerous resources and study books online.

• We mainly use the National Percentile scores in Reading, Math, and Language for placement purposes.  We use the composite score to determine academic scholarships.
• The tests are not "entrance" exams. The scores are part of our process to make sure that we are placing your son correctly.

• Catholic Central serves as a testing sight for the HPST, but students are not required to take the test at Catholic Central. A number of students each year will opt to take the test at a different location and have the scores sent to Catholic Central.
• You can select the location and which schools receive your test scores when you register for the test.

• Registration is available online.
• Students can select the date/time/location and pay online ahead of time.
• Students can choose to have their scores sent to multiple schools.

• There is a $50 testing fee for the exam. 

• Parents will receive a copy of student test results via mail or email. Only one delivery method is available, which you will designate during the registration process.
• Results will be sent to families by the test company approximately 3-4 weeks after the test date. If you select to have a paper copy mailed to you, please be aware that delivery time may take longer than usual due to the increased demand of the postal service during this time.

Information on our scholarships

• CC offers three main internal scholarships and/or grants. Every student who applies for admission into 9th grade is considered for these scholarships, and they are awarded as determined by the Admissions Office and Administration:

  • Academic Scholarships

  • Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge (GDK) Scholarships

  • Shamrock Roots Scholarships

• CC is also partnered with several other organizations who offer scholarships to families. These organizations may require additional applications:

  • The Michael E. Bullock Scholarship

  • The Dominique Fischer Memorial Foundation Scholarship

  • The Archdiocese of Detroit

  • The McNish Foundation

CC does not offer athletic scholarships, per MHSAA guidelines.

Approximately 15% of our incoming class will receive a merit-based scholarship.

Yes, students are able to receive a merit-based scholarship on top of tuition assistance.

We work to keep everything included in tuition as much as possible. Additional fees include parking (approximately $50) and AP Testing ($90/test).

There are no book fees/bills. All regular semester books are provided by Catholic Central at no additional cost to the student.

Families need to provide their own device. 

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