Tuition & Affordability

School Building Main Entrance - Fall 2019

2023-2024 Tuition: $15,700

Tuition is set to be all-inclusive. There are no added costs for books, technology, tutoring, early/late access to the building, etc.

Families are required to provide their own device.

Tuition Assistance

We work very hard to keep Catholic Central affordable for every family,and will work with you on payment plans as well as grants when applicable.

View our Tuition FAQ

To Apply for Tuition Assistance

Meet with Admissions
- Each family's unique circumstances are taken into account. A frank and honest discussion with Admissions will help us advocate for your son.
Complete the FAST form (all legal guardians)
- Submit your tax forms

Tuition Assistance Awards will be maintained for the duration of enrollment, but families must submit the FAST form and taxes each year to verify circumstances. Substantial charge in circumstances may result in aid being adjusted.

Estimate Tuition Assistance*

1 Dependent

Family income of $75,000 could qualify for $7,000 - $9,000 of aid per year
Family income of $100,000 could qualify for $4,000 - $6,500of aid per year
Family income of $125,000 could qualify for $1,000 - $4,000 of aid per year
Family income of $150,000 could qualify for $0 - $2,000 of aid per year
Family income of $175,000 or more - unlikely to receive need-based assistance, but encouraged to schedule a meeting with Admissions to discuss your individual family situation and options that may be available

2 Dependents

Family income of $75,000 could qualify for $8,500 - $10,000 of aid per year
Family income of $100,000 could qualify for $6,000 - $8,000 of aid per year
Family income of $125,000 could qualify for $4,000 - $6,000 of aid per year
Family income of $150,000 could qualify for $1,000 - $4,000 of aid per year
Family income of $175,000 could qualify for $0 - $2,000 of aid per year
Family income of $200,000 or more - unlikely to receive need-based assistance, but encouraged to schedule a meeting with Admissions to discuss your individual family situation and options that may be available

3 Dependents

Family income of $75,000 could qualify for $9,500 - $11,000 of aid per year
Family income of $100,000 could qualify for $7,500 - $10,000 of aid per year
Family income of $125,000 could qualify for $6,000 - $8,500 of aid per year
Family income of $150,000 could qualify for $4,000 - $7,000 of aid per year
Family income of $175,000 could qualify for $2,000 - $5,500 of aid per year
Family income of $200,000 could qualify for $0 - $4,000 of aid per year
Family income of $225,000 could qualify for $0 - $3,000 of aid per year
Family income of $250,000 could qualify for $0 - $1,500 of aid per year

4 or More Dependents

Family income of $75,000 could qualify for $10,000 - $11,500 of aid per year
Family income of $100,000 could qualify for $9,500 - $11,500 of aid per year
Family income of $125,000 could qualify for $8,500 - $11,000 of aid per year
Family income of $150,000 could qualify for $7,000 - $10,000 of aid per year
Family income of $175,000 could qualify for $6,000 - $9,000 of aid per year
Family income of $200,000 could qualify for $4,000 - $8,000 of aid per year
Family income of $225,000 could qualify for $3,000 - $7,000 of aid per year
Family income of $250,000 could qualify for $1,500 - $6,000 of aid per year

Scholarships & Grants

In addition to the scholarship applications, students must complete the regular application process.

Read the Scholarships FAQ

Academic Scholarships

Catholic Central offers Academic Scholarships to students entering the 9th grade based on the November, December, or January test dates of the HSPT in the student's 8th grade year. Students may qualify for Academic Scholarships based on their overall national composite score, typically in the 90th percentile or higher.

Fr. James Embser Award: $4,000 per year
Fr. John Sheehy Award: $3,000 per year
Fr. Bernard Regan Award: $2,000 per year
Fr. John Menner Award: $1,000 per year

Academic Scholarships may be renewed yearly, provided the student maintains a 3.6 or higher YTD GPA without any grade below a B on his transcript.

Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge Scholarships

Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge (GDK) scholarships range around $1,000 per year. There are a very limited number of these scholarships available for each class of incoming students (less than 10% of applicants).

GDK scholarships may be available for young men who meet one or more of the following criteria:

Would be the first in their family to attend Catholic Central
Have overcome substantial educational or economic obstacles
Exceptionally demonstrates the values of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge, as documented by their application, interview, and essay responses

GDK Scholarships may be renewed yearly, provided the student maintains a 3.0 or higher YTD GPA without any grade below a C on his transcript.

Athletic Scholarships

Per MHSAA Guidelines, Catholic Central does not offer any athletic scholarships.

The Michael E. Bullock Scholarship

For students with siblings on the Autism Spectrum .

Michael E. Bullock Scholarship Application

Archdiocese of Detroit Assistance

Students who belong to a parish in the Archdiocese of Detroit are also able to apply for additional assistance. This process is separate from Catholic Central awards.

Archdiocese of Detroit Assistance Application

Other Fees

In Case You Missed It...

Craig ’67, Brian ’94, Brennan ’27, and Kellan (hopeful ’30) with photo of Paul ’45

Class of 2027 Welcomes Fourth Generation Student

Brennan Smith ’27 is the fourth generation of the Smith family to enroll at Catholic Central, and younger brother Kellan is only a few years behind him! We asked Craig ’67, Brian ’94, Brennan ’27, and Kellan (hopeful ’30) a few questions on their CC experience. Be sure to scan the QR code to view their full responses!

Academic Team Places 8th in Nation

Varsity Academic Team competed against 304 schools in Atlanta, GA at the NAQT High School National Championship Tournament May 26 and May 27. The Varsity A team finished the preliminary games with a 7-3 record and qualified for the double-elimination playoffs. After losing in the opening round in the playoffs, the team rallied to win five consecutive games, including a win over #6 ranked Kinkaid (TX) to take 8th in the country. The team consisted of senior captain Will Carstens, who was named one of the tournament all-stars, and sophomores Nick Murray, Jacob Barta, and Ben Yancey.

[Detroit Free Press] Neal Rubin: Detroit Catholic Central quiz bowl is 1 of high school's most awarded teams (opens in new window/tab)

Read the recent academic team coverage by Neal Rubin of the Detroit Free Press.